New Delhi and Washington must expedite trade talks to limit further damage to bilateral ties between the two countries
The US President’s threat to India goes beyond his worries over the trade deficit, and New Delhi should astutely address the issues during the next round of trade talks
A high 25 percent US reciprocal tariff and a ‘penalty tariff’ threaten to put a spoke in India’s US exports. Here are some scenarios that could play out, that investors can keep a watch out for
The recent EU-US trade deal represents a strategic stability play that masks deeper vulnerabilities in global value chains, with China controlling over 40% of intermediate goods in key sectors while American consumers face additional costs
Washington has locked in tariffs on almost 45% of American imports
The UK has sidestepped the tricky issue of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) , which, if imposed, can significantly affect India’s gains from the trade deal
Lifting curbs on Chinese FDI with adequate safeguards may not be a bad idea for India’s factory growth
From auto and textiles, footwear and jewellery, to whisky and salmon, the trade deal has encompassed most sectors. Will companies bite the bait?
Formalising the trade deal with Britain during Narendra Modi’s visit will give New Delhi more bargaining power in tariff talks with different nations, including the US
The US plan to narrow the focus of G20 to just financial matters could be difficult to achieve, as global focus is on sustainable development
If the government can push through the SEZ Amendment Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament, it will be a fillip for industry
Only China and Canada have retaliated against US president’s tariff war
India's trade data reveals a dual slowdown in both exports and imports during June 2025, suggesting economic headwinds may have started to bite
The current global economic milieu suggests the possibility of a bipolar world order where India will have to play its cards right
Private equity cheers the legislation while Tesla and AI start-ups lose out
The crucial factor for Asia’s nation-states is to assess both their need for economic nationalism and security vulnerabilities—both economic and military
Financial markets are displaying scepticism toward Trump's new tariffs, with Asian stocks remaining resilient and currencies stable as investors bet these threats are merely negotiating tactics
The FOMO factor is prompting America’s trade partners to rush for agreements as Trump’s policy pivot remains unpredictable
President Xi Jinping’s near-certain absence at the BRICS summit could weaken the bloc’s effort to increase Global South’s heft in the world order
Restoration of ties with Canada is the high point as India’s Prime Minister reaches out to top world leaders to strengthen bilateral ties
If the situation worsens, it may become a concern but the more immediate problem stems from how retail traders are positioned on the leverage front
The Israel-Iran conflict isn’t just about ideology—it’s a fierce struggle over oil routes, trade corridors, and regional dominance. Beneath the headlines lies a complex web of U.S. strategy, Gulf alliances, and competing global powers
The US is pushing for steep cuts in duties on its agricultural exports, including shrimp and dairy, and for the removal of non-tariff barriers, without providing significant reciprocal access to Indian products.
The US and China will attempt to resolve their differences in a meeting in London, which is scheduled to begin on Monday. But there are many layers to their differences, and one meeting may not be enough. At best, they would be able to formulate a tariff-focused agreement for a short trial period
The WTO chief wants New Delhi to play a leadership role in the multilateral trade body while acknowledging India’s areas of concern