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Priya Venkataraman
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Priya Venkataraman

Technology Trade & Digital Economy Reporter
📍 Bangalore, India
Digital Trade PolicyTech RegulationIndia Tech SectorCross-Border Data Flows

Priya Venkataraman covers the intersection of technology and international trade from Bangalore, the world's technology talent capital. A computer science engineer turned journalist, she holds a master's in Technology Policy from IIT Delhi. Her reporting on India's digital trade negotiations and the global regulatory patchwork around data has earned her the Press Institute of India Award for Excellence in Business Journalism.

Articles by Priya Venkataraman

11 articles
US Tech Giants and Trade Policy: How Export Controls Are Reshaping Silicon Valley
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with United States, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of ris...
21 April 2026 · 7 min read
India's Semiconductor Mission: $10 Billion Bet on Becoming a Chip Nation
Trade Policy
India's India Semiconductor Mission, backed by a ₹76,000 crore ($10 billion) incentive package, represents the coun...
3 April 2026 · 11 min read
How India's Import Tariffs on Electronics Are Forcing Global Tech Giants to Manufacture Locally
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with India, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
3 April 2026 · 10 min read
India's Digital Trade Policy: Navigating Data Localisation vs Global Integration
Trade Policy
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, enacted in August 2023 after years of debate, represents a significan...
26 March 2026 · 10 min read
India's IT Services and the New Trade Order: H-1B, Digital Visas, and Market Access
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with India, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
9 March 2026 · 11 min read
Startup India Goes Global: How Trade Agreements Open New Markets for Indian Tech Firms
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with India, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
2 March 2026 · 11 min read
US Export Controls on Semiconductors: How America Is Using Chip Trade as a Geopolitical Weapon
Trade Policy
United States's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances...
18 February 2026 · 10 min read
Brazilian Tech Startups in Global Trade: Fintech, AgriTech, and the Export of Innovation
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with Brazil, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and ...
29 January 2026 · 10 min read
UK Digital Trade Policy: Leading Global Standards in E-Commerce and Data
Trade Policy
United Kingdom's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliance...
20 January 2026 · 11 min read
EU Digital Markets Act: How Europe's Regulation Is Reshaping Global Technology Trade
Trade Policy
European Union's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliance...
21 December 2025 · 7 min read
TikTok, Huawei, and Trade Wars: When Technology Becomes a Diplomatic Battlefield
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with China, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
8 December 2025 · 11 min read