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India may emerge as low-tariff hub for US-bound consumer durable exports

Electronics makers begin talks with US importers; Dixon, Super Plastronics see opportunity

Statsguru: Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs present a mixed bag for India

India is not a major player in the US market - 10th-biggest with a share of just 2.68 per cent in the US' total imports in 2024

New CPI series from February 2026 to include rural housing inflation

The new CPI series with an updated base year is slated to come into effect in February 2026, along with a new series for other macro indicators like GDP and IIP

Developed nations easing stance on non-trade issues in FTA talks: Report

India has always maintained issues like sustainability, labour, and the environment should be addressed in separate forums or international platforms rather than being integrated into trade agreements

'RBI may again cut repo rate by 25 bps as inflation eases, growth slows'

In February, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent

India eyes trade win as US tariffs hit rivals harder, BTA talks underway

India and the US are holding intense discussions on a proposed 'fair, balanced and equitable trade deal' bilateral trade agreement

Trump speaks with India, Vietnam, Israel on trade deals ahead of deadline

While US President Donald Trump had initially framed tariffs as non-negotiable, he later hinted at possible compromises

How US levy could play out: Export tariff rates before and after April 9

EY analyses how the US move would pan out across sectors in India

US tariffs: Govt tightens vigil on China imports amid dumping concerns

The Department of Commerce has been holding internal meetings, chaired by Commerce Secretary, to firm up a strategy in this connection

RIL, Nayara in US tariff crosshairs on exposure to Russia and Venezuela

India may run a $36 billion trade surplus with the US but incurs a trade deficit in energy, according to the Indian government data

Datanomics: India's BoP moderately weakened even before Trump's tariffs

This happened because there was capital outflow of around $27 billion on a net basis between October-December against a net inflow of $36 billion during July-September in FY25

Rubber makers brace for cuts in output as Türkiye may gain edge in US mkt

Farmers' groups brace to fight against impact on growers

India, EU to step up trade talks after US imposes reciprocal tariffs

The geopolitical uncertainties are forcing European nations to scout for new markets, including India, considering it is one of the fastest-growing large economies

RBI proposes new regulations for export, import transactions under Fema

In July last year, the RBI had issued the draft, and based on the feedback received from the public and subsequent further consultations with various stakeholders

Cabinet approves four rail projects in three states worth Rs 18,658 crore

Projects will give rail connectivity for 4.7 million people, 88 million tonnes goods

RBI to issue ₹10, ₹500 notes bearing signature of Governor Malhotra

The RBI said that all banknotes in the denomination of ₹500 in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series and ₹10 issued in the past will continue to be legal tender

Forex reserve sees rise of $6.59 bn in last week of March, hit 5-month high

India's forex kitty jumped USD 6.596 billion to USD 665.396 billion during the week ended March 28, the RBI said on Friday.

Govt approves four railway ministry projects worth ₹18,658 crore

These four projects, spread across 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 1,247 km

Higher US tariffs on rival manufacturing hubs can benefit India: MAIT

About 60 countries will see tariffs higher than 10 per cent. The baseline 10 per cent tariff becomes effective on April 5 then any higher tariffs will come into effect on April 9

US tariffs to have small, indirect impact on India: NITI member Virmani

In the long term, the eminent economist said the final BTA with US will aim to enhance the potential gains during the next 5 to 10 years