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Trump tariffs: Shipments to US likely to shrink 6.4% in 2025, says GTRI

The contraction will be led by a drop in exports of fish and crustaceans, which may fall by a fifth

Indian firms in FDI-ban sectors can issue bonus shares to existing NRIs

The move is set to give much-needed clarity to companies in the tobacco sector that have been seeking clarification regarding the issuance of bonus shares, experts said

Jaishankar discusses early conclusion of BTA with US Secretary of State

This development comes as the country has been negotiating a BTA with the US in order to avoid hefty reciprocal tariffs

Setting the record straight: USTR claims vs India's medical device policy

The Indian medical device industry faces challenges from international trade dynamics, regulatory barriers, and domestic policy inconsistencies

Lenders add 25K beneficiaries under Tarun Plus category of Mudra Yojana

As many as 24,557 new borrowers took loan under the Tarun Plus category amounting to Rs 3,790 crore in a short period of four months during FY25

Trump tariffs: Govt sets up working group to monitor possible import surge

Additionally, concerned officials have been directed to hold a series of bilateral meetings with the identified 20 countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, and France for pushing India's exports

Experts call for faster India-US trade talks to unlock market potential

They also said that the pact is critical for India to address long-standing non-tariff barriers in sectors like chemicals, telecom equipment, and medical devices

India's exports to US may decline by $5.76 bn due to high tariffs: GTRI

However, it added that India's competitive position in select product segments may help cushion some of the losses

Finance ministry to study EPFO, global models for UPS investment plan

The UPS was approved by the central government in August last year to provide a guaranteed pension to retirees with a minimum of 25 years of service

US tariffs: Recessionary phase not ruled out in key economies, says Montek

The rise in tariffs will raise prices in major economies and trigger an economic slowdown, possibly even prompting a recessionary phase, says Montek

US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%

"We still expect growth to be in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent as projected earlier, though it may be closer to the lower end of the band," a government official said

US buyers rethink India orders as Trump's reciprocal tariff woes bite

Buyers are reassessing existing orders, with some seeking discounts. They are also exploring the best possible sources for imports, given the varied but steep reciprocal tariffs, exporters said

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

Trump tariffs: With crude off the table, US nudges India towards LNG

Importers signal willingness, but warn of drawn-out talks

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