Raghav Srinivasan covers Indian political campaigns, party strategy, and electoral dynamics with an appreciation for institutional discipline and ideological conviction. A student of conservative political thought, he writes with precision about the organizational machinery that shapes Indian democracy.
Recent work
Philippines Earthquake Reinforces India's Indo-Pacific Humanitarian Leadership Role
A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines' Mindanao island, prompting evacuations and tsunami warnings across the Indo-Pacific. The disaster highlights India's growing role as a first responder in the region, where over 40,000 Indian nationals work in key sectors.
Gold Plunges $117 as Middle East Tensions Reshape India's Commodity Strategy
Gold dropped $117 to $4,476 and silver fell $2.4 to $73.5 as renewed Iran-US tensions triggered oil price surges and precious metals volatility. The sharp correction erases recent gains while creating potential opportunities for India's commodity import strategy.
US Tax Uncertainty Creates Strategic Opening for India's Diplomatic Investment Agenda
Capitol Hill staff are exploring a year-end bipartisan tax package addressing retirement and international taxation, even as Republicans pursue expedited budget reconciliation. The legislative uncertainty creates both challenges and opportunities for Indian businesses and diaspora communities operating across the US-India economic corridor.
India Restricts Silver Bar Imports as Precious Metals Policy Tightens
The government has moved high-purity silver bars from free import category to restricted, requiring licensing for 99.9% pure silver imports. This follows earlier tariff hikes on precious metals and tighter gold import norms as authorities seek greater control over bullion flows.
Modi's Fuel Conservation Call Exposes India's Energy Vulnerability Amid West Asian Crisis
Prime Minister Modi called for restraint in fuel consumption and delayed gold purchases during a Telangana event, citing the need to conserve foreign exchange amid rising oil prices from US-Iran tensions. The appeal signals growing concern over India's energy import dependence and macroeconomic stability.
Bangladesh's Hostile Rhetoric Exposes Diplomatic Miscalculations After Bengal Victory
Bangladesh Foreign Minister's threats over West Bengal and Teesta, amid Pakistan's continued focus on Indus Waters one year after Operation Sindoor, highlight the shifting regional dynamics where India's neighbors struggle to adapt to New Delhi's transformed strategic doctrine.
The Accountant Who Counted Every Booth: Piyush Goyal's Relentless Tamil Nadu Campaign
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's four-month campaign as BJP's Tamil Nadu election in-charge combined industrial policy credentials with systematic booth-level organisation, negotiating a 27-seat NDA alliance and deploying star campaigners from PM Modi to Pawan Kalyan across a state where BJP won just four seats in 2021.