Tariffs are important but not everything. Latent protectionism shows up in legal challenges, legislative blockades and dramatic U-turns. For India, there’s a lot of follow-up to be done in both EU and the US
Trade deals are always about give and take. But with President Trump, it is often unclear what — and how much — one may need to give in return. Expectations, therefore, should be tempered. Yet, compared to the prospect of facing 50% tariffs, it represents a clear improvement
The trade deal provides a boost to growth. Also, CPI and GDP are set to undergo base revisions, making forecasts tricky. Therefore, MPC may pause on rates while RBI continues to support liquidity
Iranian media said the country’s naval forces warned a vessel to leave Iranian territorial waters after failing to produce the necessary legal documents.
Experts suggest that investors and markets will now seek clarity from managements on how much incremental growth tariff normalisation can deliver in CY26 and CY27.
The US Labor Department announced a delay in key jobs data due to a partial government shutdown. President Trump urged the House to quickly pass a spending bill to end it.
Analysts flag sentiment boost for exporters, but say near-term revenue impact for IT services remains limited
Textile exports worth nearly $11 billion and gems and jewellery shipments of almost $10 billion are expected to benefit substantially from the tariff reduction.
The finance minister also said the government did not assess the potential impact of US tariff actions while framing Budget proposals.
Tehran is closely monitoring hostile movements across the region, Hatami said, adding that “our finger is on the trigger,” according to the report.
China launched the WTO dispute in March 2024, accusing Washington of unfair competition over its support to companies in the energy transition sector and to electric cars manufactured on US soil.
India and the United States have concluded six rounds of talks for a trade deal so far.
US companies are looking to invest in India in E&P and looking as a strong trading partner for gas, the oil minister said.
Meta AI researcher Zifan Wang, who spent seven years in the US, said being denied re-entry after a visit to China was “unexpected and crazy.”
The IRIS2 network will eventually have 290 satellites in multiple orbits.
Back in 2024, ONGC Videsh has sought a ‘specific license’ to operate in Venezuela from the US Department of Treasury.
India’s smartphone exports to the US are booming. Why? Apple ensured that they were exempt from tariffs. There’s a lesson here. MNCs can be our allies in their self-interest. We can get richer in the bargain
US tariffs, weak external demand and geopolitical risks dominate pre-Budget concerns
A suspect accused in a $100-million jewellery and gold heist was deported from the US before facing trial, raising questions about coordination between federal prosecutors and immigration authorities.
The go-fast approach is designed to fulfill the Trump administration’s goal of swiftly increasing crude flows
Bessent said that although the tariffs remain in place, reductions in Indian purchases of Russian crude offer a basis to reconsider punitive duties introduced under the Trump administration.
More than half of the US is preparing for the winter storm, which is reportedly spreading from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes.
Ilahi's remarks came after Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that continued assassination threats made by leaders in Tehran would be met with the country getting "blown up".
On non-tariff barriers such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Wadhawan said India has been able to meet the bloc’s existing standards for exports and can navigate stricter regulations.
“I’m doing it to save lives. I’m doing it for Europe. It doesn’t affect us very much. I have the ability to get things done like this, and we’ll see if I can get it done," Trump said.