Building Blocks of the Indian Economy

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In Season 4 of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we explore India's economic relationship with THE WORLD. Could India emerge as a great trading nation once again, just like in ancient times, when even the birds in the trees were made of gold?

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October 26, 2026Episode 1415 min

Can India win the (economic) Asian Games?

S4 E14 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we look at India's key competitors in export markets - Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. How do such small countries regularly beat India in the race for exports? How can India catch up? History buffs, do check out the book - The Ring of Services: The Story of a Very Indian British Raj https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07F5Y3H1N/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

October 20, 2026Episode 1315 min

Japan is India's (economic) best friend

S4 E13 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we travel to the land of the rising sun, Japan! We learn how Japan has been India's most trusted economic partner for more than 70 years. But what is the most important thing that Japan sends to India? History buffs, do check out the book - The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email amarvkfilms@gmail.com

October 13, 2026Episode 1215 min

What is India's biggest export to Australia?

In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we travel Downunder - yes, to Australia! We find out about the budding trade relationship between India and Australia and learn that India's biggest export to Australia is not a good, or even a service. History buffs, do check out the book The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

October 6, 2026Episode 1115 min

What happens when the Indian Elephant trades with Asian Tigers?

S4 E11 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we examine India's free trade agreement with ASEAN - the Association of South East Asian Nations. Has India benefited from this agreement in its trade with the Asian Tigers - Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam? History buffs, do check out the book The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

September 29, 2026Episode 1015 min

Does India get scammed at the World Trade Organization?

S4 E10 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we look at India's membership of the World Trade Organization, the WTO. Has India won or lost after joining the WTO way back in 1995? History buffs, do check out the book - The Ring of Services: The Story of a Very Indian British Raj https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07F5Y3H1N/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

September 22, 2026Episode 915 min

Singapore is India's Angel Investor

S4 E9 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we look at some of the biggest foreign investors in India. Singapore regularly tops the list - but where does it get all its money from? History buffs, do check out the book - The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

September 15, 2026Episode 815 min

India's trade with Dubai is all Golmaal

S4 E8 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we look at India's trade with the United Arab Emirates. The UAE ranks as one of India's biggest trading partners. But how much of this "trade" is actually real? History buffs, do check out the book - The Ring of Services: The Story of a Very Indian British Raj https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07F5Y3H1N/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

September 1, 2026Episode 715 min

The real reason Chinese imports flood into India.

S4 E7 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we look at the India - China trading relationship. It is all one-way, with Chinese imports flooding into India. But exactly when did the flood of Chinese imports start, and why? History buffs, do check out the book - The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

August 25, 2026Episode 615 min

Does America want to be India's doodhwallah?

S4 E6 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we take a look at the India - United States trade relationship. The Americans want access to India's agricultural market, but maybe they should take a different approach. History buffs, do check out the book - The Ring of Services: The Story of a Very Indian British Raj https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07F5Y3H1N/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

August 18, 2026Episode 515 min

Does India have the machines to Make in India?

S4 E5 In this week's episode of Building Blocks of the Indian Economy we learn that behind every factory is a factory. That is, every factory needs machinery, made at another factory! Where does India get its machines from? History buffs, do check out the book - The Licence Raj: An Economic Comedy of Errors https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876M8HYV/ Email: amarvkfilms@gmail.com

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