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India-US deal major catalyst for semiconductor ecosystem: President IESA

IESA said India-US trade deal can be a major catalyst for India's electronics, semiconductor, and technology ecosystem

India-US trade deal major boost for 'Made in India' initiative: FM

Sitharaman expressed gratitude to the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump following annoucement of the trade deal

India, US agree to a trade deal; reciprocal tariff reduced to 18%: Trump

The announcement came after a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump

India-US trade deal: What tariffs are India's export competitors paying?

India-US trade deal: A closer look at how American tariffs on Indian exports compare with those faced by key rivals such as China, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh across major sectors

India-US deal boosts Make in India, unlocks growth for farmers: Goyal

Goyal also said the trade deal will help India get technology from the US

Indian stocks poised for foreign buying surge after US trade deal

Trade deal's finalisation comes just a day after Budget, which offered fresh support for exporters and sectors including rare earths, reinforcing early signs of improving investor confidence

India-US trade deal: Timeline of negotiations, tariffs and turning points

After the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would "never compromise" on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen

India-US trade deal a win-win for citizens, industries, says Vaishnaw

In a post on X, Vaishnaw, the Union minister for information and broadcasting, said, 'Trade deal between the US and India will lead to a brighter future for both countries'

Manufacturing PMI climbs to 55.4 in January on new orders, hiring

Rising outstanding business volumes drove goods producers to hire extra staff, and the pace of job creation rose to the quickest in three months, the survey stated

Lords committee flags risks for UK industries in India free trade agreement

UK parliamentary panel backs the India-UK FTA as historic but warns British firms may face delayed gains, sectoral risks and tougher competition from Indian exports

Govt notifies new baggage rules; duty-free limit hiked to ₹75,000

The new baggage rules, 2026, come into effect from midnight on February 2 and replace a decade-old baggage rule

India-US trade talks: Most sticky issues resolved, says Commerce Secretary

However, the secretary did not put a timeline on the finalisation of the deal, nor did he put a number on the level of convergence achieved by both sides

Customs revenue growth target modest, achievable in FY27: CBIC chief

The FY'27 tax revenue targets are realistic and achievable, the CBIC chief added

Bihar's growth surpasses national average: State finance minister

Bihar's fiscal trajectory demonstrates "disciplined financial management" with the total expenditure by the state government increasing from ₹1.66 lakh crore in 2020-21 to ₹2.82 lakh crore in 2024-25

India manufacturing PMI rebounds in Jan to 55.4 as orders, output pick up

January manufacturing PMI: The rebound in January came after the seasonally adjusted PMI touched a two-year low of 55.0 in December 2025

US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow

India became a major buyer of Russian oil after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered Western sanctions that drove down its price

Budget 2026 proposes seven high-speed rail corridors linking growth cities

Budget 2026 outlines seven high-speed rail corridors linking cities such as Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi, aiming to cut travel time, reduce carbon emissions and support balanced regional development

Budget 2026: Biopharma Shakti plan aims to make India a biologics hub

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Biopharma Shakti, a ₹10,000 crore, five-year plan to boost domestic biologics, biosimilars, clinical trials and regulatory capacity

Budget 2026 keeps infra at core, raises capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion

Union Budget 2026 scales up capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion, keeping infrastructure at the centre of growth while signalling continued commitment to fiscal consolidation

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman pegs fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pegged FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, signalling continued fiscal consolidation, with net tax receipts seen at ₹28.7 trillion and higher tax devolution to states