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  • India-US deal's a great start, but follow-up on the day after is critical

    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 

  • India-US trade deal is costly but much-needed

    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 

  • US trade deal cements case for monetary pause 

    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 

  • US-flagged oil tanker hailed by small armed ships in Hormuz Stena Imperative

    Iranian media said the country’s naval forces warned a vessel to leave Iranian territorial waters after failing to produce the necessary legal documents.

  • From tariff shock to turnaround: Can India-US trade deal reset textile outlook?

    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.

  • US jobs data release delayed due to shutdown, creating economic uncertainty

    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.

  • India–US Trade Deal: IT, AI services and engineering goods seen as key beneficiaries

    Analysts flag sentiment boost for exporters, but say near-term revenue impact for IT services remains limited

  • $48.2 billion of Indian exports to get tariff relief under US trade deal

    Textile exports worth nearly $11 billion and gems and jewellery shipments of almost $10 billion are expected to benefit substantially from the tariff reduction.

  • Customs duty changes in Budget part of ongoing reforms, not linked to US tariffs, says FM Sitharaman

    The finance minister also said the government did not assess the potential impact of US tariff actions while framing Budget proposals.

  • Iran renews threat to strike Israel as US attack fears grow

    Tehran is closely monitoring hostile movements across the region, Hatami said, adding that “our finger is on the trigger,” according to the report.

  • WTO faults US in dispute brought by China over clean energy subsidies

    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‑US trade deal key for rupee, investors may reassess stance after conclusion of talks: CEA

    India and the United States have concluded six rounds of talks for a trade deal so far.

  • Indian companies keen on equity stakes in US LNG projects: Hardeep Singh Puri

    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 scientist moves to London after US denies re-entry post China visit: 'America’s loss'

    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.”

  • EU deploys first satellite service in bid to limit US dependence

    The IRIS2 network will eventually have 290 satellites in multiple orbits.

  • India holding discussions with US, Venezuela over $600 million OVL’s stuck dividends

    Back in 2024, ONGC Videsh has sought a ‘specific license’ to operate in Venezuela from the US Department of Treasury.

  • OPINION | How to win allies and get rich at the same time

    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 

  • Global headwinds replace inflation as top worry for economists ahead of FY27 Budget: MC Poll

    US tariffs, weak external demand and geopolitical risks dominate pre-Budget concerns

  • US allows accused in $100-million jewellery heist to leave country: 'Loophole is bigger'

    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.

  • US pushes for quickest fixes to boost Venezuela oil output

    The go-fast approach is designed to fulfill the Trump administration’s goal of swiftly increasing crude flows

  • US signals relief for India with possible rollback of 25% tariff: 'There is a path'

    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.

  • Trump mocks global warming as Americans brace for massive winter storm looms

    More than half of the US is preparing for the winter storm, which is reportedly spreading from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes.

  • 'We are also ready for everything': Iran on Trump's 'wipe off the face of earth' warning

    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".

  • Ex-commerce secy Wadhawan says India–EU FTA to aid labour-intensive exports amid US tariffs

    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.

  • Ahead of US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks, Trump says 'I’m doing this more for Europe than for me'

    “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.

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