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India, Brazil well placed to withstand shocks, says Moody's Ratings

Although growth will remain the highest in Asia-Pacific, the region's integration in global trade means it is most exposed to US tariffs and their potential to slow growth

US slams India's high farm tariffs, seeks more dairy market access

It said India's World Trade Organization (WTO) bound tariff rates on agricultural products are among the highest in the world, averaging 113.1 per cent and ranging as high as 300 per cent

New project announcements at all-time high in March quarter: CMIE data

Electricity projects dominated the landscape, accounting for Rs 8.8 trillion in new announcements, surpassing manufacturing, which recorded Rs 6.3 trillion worth of new projects

India's rising content, account takedown requests politically driven: USTR

Content and user account takedown requests, as well as the debate around the motivation for such government actions, have been an issue for the Centre

Net GST collection surges by 7.3% to Rs 1.76 trillion in March 2025

The gross GST collection - the amount before adjusting for refunds - rose by 9.9 per cent in March to Rs 1.96 trillion

Reciprocal US tariffs prompt India, others to lower duties: Donald Trump

The statement came just days before Trump plans to outline country-based reciprocal tariff plans on April 2 to counter "unfair trade practices" that, according to him, have hurt America for decades

India likely to dial down plans to curb personal computer imports

Import licensing requirements were to be implemented in 2023. The govt has so far deferred the timeline on four occasions and has now set Dec 2025 as deadline

USTR report turns up the heat on India on trade and tariff issues

Dubs India's 17% average import levy 'highest of any major world economy', before reciprocal tariff rollout

FinMin to hold review meeting with banks on Thursday on govt schemes

The meeting will be chaired by the Department of Financial Services secretary M Nagaraju

SC Ralhan takes charge as new president of FIEO, replaces Ashwani Kumar

Ralhan has over 50 years of experience in exports, particularly in the engineering and hand tools industry. He is also the Managing Director of Ludhiana-based Sri Tools Industries

States, Union Territories to borrow up to Rs 2.73 trillion in Q1FY26

Bond market participants said that the borrowing amount was along expected lines

Cargo at state-owned ports grew by 4.4% to 855 mmt in FY25, shows data

According to the provisional data, Deendayal Port or Kandla Port and Paradip Port in Odisha handled the highest cargo out of all major ports at 150 mmt each

Government approves export of key commodities to Maldives for 2025-26

Items which are restricted or prohibited will be allowed only through the six designated customs ports including Mundra, Tuticorin, and Kandla

98.2% of ₹2000 notes back in system, Rs 6.3K cr worth notes still out: RBI

Since October 9, 2023, RBI issue offices are also accepting Rs 2000 banknotes from individuals and entities for deposit into their bank accounts

M&A 2.0: Can a new mergers playbook simplify the dealmaking process?

The existing rulebook is strewn with regulatory roadblocks, making mergers and acquisitions, especially for smaller companies and listed entities a burdensome process

Capex not cut, states got Rs 1.46 trn special assistance in FY25: FM

Sitharaman said that state governments have requested for continuing the scheme and enhancing the outlay for the scheme from time to time. In FY25, a total of Rs 1,53,673 crore was earmarked for this

Datanomics: Religious sites drive tourism, boost jobs and revenues

According to the recent Ministry of Tourism data, religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating ₹1.34 trillion in revenue

Govt presses on policy to shield local industries amid Trump tariffs threat

Jitin Prasada's reply in Parliament comes just a day before US President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs come into effect

India must assess each demand of US through lens of its priorities: GTRI

The USTR's report highlights several trade and regulatory challenges between the US and India

USTR flags barriers for med device export to India ahead of Apr 2 deadline

Move comes even as domestic medtech manufacturers lobby asked GOI to work towards a fair deal