The dispute over newsprint supplies from abroad and imposition of anti-dumping duty raises certain basic issues of dealing with imports of essential inputs and generally goods which India is exporting in a big way.
New technologies, new risks
New technologies have burgeoned in several areas in the '80s and '90s. Foremost among these is microelectronics, followed by biotechnology, energy, remote sensing and telecommunications.
Devalue for short term reprieve
If there is one word that drives moods during an economic transition phase, it is "exports". In recent times, Indian export performance has worried industry, finance and government circles alike.