US trade representatives emphasised to their Indian colleagues that addressing the Russian oil issue was essential. (AI image) India-US trade deal is contingent on India curbing its Russian crude oil imports, US trade negotiators have reportedly told Indian officials. Trade officials from the United States have informed India’s negotiators that a curb in Russian oil…
Market analysts anticipate continued stability with an upward trend, supported by potential consumption increases as GST rate reductions take effect. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday as IT stocks tanked following Donald Trump administration’s H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000. While Nifty50…
New Delhi: A team of officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Chief Negotiator for India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks Brendan Lynch, visited India on Monday to advance discussions on a proposed trade pact. According to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the delegation held talks…
Acknowledging issues in trade deal talks with the Donald Trump administration, Jaishankar said that India has its ‘red lines’. Amidst ongoing tensions between India and the US on trade deal stalemate and the former’s continued Russia crude oil purchases, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it cleat that India’s policies will be in its…
India-based corporates have limited direct exposure to US tariffs, but sectors such as pharmaceuticals that are currently unaffected could face risks if Washington announces further measures, Fitch Ratings has cautioned.The US has imposed a 25% “reciprocal” tariff on Indian goods from August 7, 2025, and an additional 25% levy will take effect on August 27,…
New Delhi: In July 2025, India’s manufacturing sector showed very strong growth, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI reaching 59.2—the highest level in nearly 17 and a half years. This means factories are doing really well, helped by strong demand both inside India and from abroad. The overall business activity, which includes both manufacturing…
Trump’s tariffs on India appear to be a clear case of putting pressure on India to finalise a deal that would favour America. US President Donald Trump’s fresh 25% tariff rate on India has raised an important question – what’s next for trade talks between the countries? Is India stuck with a 25% tariff rate…
India-US trade deal: India would prioritise national interests over meeting deadlines in trade negotiations. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India is exercising caution in its trade negotiations with the US. This careful approach stems from complications in America’s recent agreement with Japan, alongside ongoing difficulties in finalising deals announced by President Donald Trump with Indonesia…
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 14:43 IST The India-UK FTA, which covers a broad range of sectors, is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade by an estimated $34 billion annually The FTA has reduced tariffs on 99 percent of products to zero, including various marine products. (Representative/News18 Hindi) India-UK FTA Deal: Even as the Indian stock…
India’s goods exports to the US increased by 22.8 per cent to $25.51 billion during April-June this fiscal year. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Amidst ongoing negotiations between India and the US, an American delegation is scheduled to visit India in August. India and the US are looking to seal an interim trade deal before…
