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India could soon be the world’s third biggest economy – NZ needs to build the trade relationship urgently

Written by Rahul Sen, Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, Auckland University of Technology

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India’s economy has emerged as a bright spot in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently the fifth largest global economy, it is predicted to become the third largest by 2030.

It is expected India will contribute 15.4% to global economic growth this year, second only to China. Prioritising our trade and economic...

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India could soon be the world’s third biggest economy – NZ needs to build the trade relationship urgently

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products

Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better

What to expect from car subscription models in 2026

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Why an always-on commitment to guest experience is a business’ secret weapon

Married to the job? How having a self-employed partner might be hurting your happiness

For Any Retail Start Up: Essential Practices

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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