Vishwamitra Research Foundation

April 2025

Comparing Emerging Economies: India's Business Competitivenes Ranking Report

April 2025

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor - paving a new path for global trade

The India-EU trade agreement is likely to close on 7 out of 23 sectors by december: let’s study its impact on both economies

As negotiations between India and the European Union accelerate toward a December deadline for partial sectoral agreements, the selective closure of seven priority sectors represents a pragmatic approach to unlocking significant economic benefits while managing complex political sensitivities that have delayed comprehensive trade liberalization for over a decade.

How will the H1-B visa restriction enable ‘Reverse Brain Drain’ in India?

As the Trump administration's dramatic increase in H1-B visa fees creates unprecedented barriers for skilled Indian professionals seeking to work in the United States, India faces both immediate challenges and long-term opportunities to transform decades of talent outflow into a strategic advantage for domestic innovation and economic growth.

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In order to further India’s position in international affairs, VRF Bharat brings together a vibrant network of academics, decision-makers, and business executives. Our approach is focused and results-driven, as opposed to traditional think tanks with broad objectives. We curate meaningful research, facilitate crucial debates, and provide decision-makers with specific insights.

We believe that India’s leadership in the Global South must be backed by strong intellectual and diplomatic engagements. Whether it’s through cultural diplomacy or strategic cooperation on emerging technologies, VRF Bharat is at the forefront of India’s global narrative.

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Research & Publications

As negotiations between India and the European Union accelerate toward a December deadline for partial sectoral agreements, the selective closure of seven priority sectors represents a pragmatic approach to unlocking
As the Trump administration's dramatic increase in H1-B visa fees creates unprecedented barriers for skilled Indian professionals seeking to work in the United States, India faces both immediate challenges and
As the Trump administration's protectionist trade policies collide with security imperatives in the Indo-Pacific, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue faces its most significant internal tensions since its revival, testing whether economic
As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade relationships, NATO's threat of secondary sanctions against India over Russian oil purchases risks undermining the very supply chain resilience and strategic partnerships that European
As the world's most populous nation navigates the complex terrain of climate commitments and economic imperatives, India's balanced approach to the global energy transition demonstrates how developing countries can pursue
As the global order evolves toward multipolarity, India's strategic approach of maintaining flexible partnerships across diverse groupings reflects both the pragmatic necessities of contemporary geopolitics and the enduring influence of
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