Bhumika Sevkani

Bhumika Sevkani, a Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution with a focus on emissions trading systems, joins to delve into China's ambitious carbon emissions caps. The discussion spans the intricacies of China's Emissions Trading System and its implications for global markets. They explore the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its potential impact on India's steel and aluminium exports. Is China's approach a robust climate strategy or merely a trade tactic? Tune in to find out!

Bhumika Sevkani, a Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution focusing on green technologies, sheds light on China's hydrogen economy. She discusses the country's substantial investments in green hydrogen and its plans for carbon neutrality by 2060. The conversation highlights the vital role of state subsidies and regional strategies in boosting hydrogen production. Bhumika also notes China's ambition to not just lead in domestic production but to export technology, paving the way for its dominance in the global clean energy market.

In this discussion, Bhumika Sevkani, a research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, dives into the potential of the India-U.S. TRUST initiative. She highlights how it aims to enhance tech ties in AI, defense, and critical minerals amidst geopolitical tensions. The conversation explores India's journey toward technological self-reliance while shifting from Russian defense imports to American partnerships. Sevkani also dissects the implications of these changes on trade dependencies and trust-building between the two nations.