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Rupee advances amid drop in oil prices; opens 16 paise higher at 87.50/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 16 paise higher at 87.50 against the dollar, according to Bloomberg

Bound for home: Trade tensions spark Parliament debate on US deportations

On August 1, the DMK's K Kanimozhi asked in the Lok Sabha whether the government had taken steps to ensure humane treatment for deported Indians

India will emerge stronger amid US tariffs, says Goyal as trade talks go on

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is in negotiations with the US, EU and others for trade agreements, aiming to exceed last year's $825 bn exports despite tariff challenges

Tariffs and the chicken-out game: Will India hold out till November 2026?

From an investment and trading perspective, it's clear there is no upside to tariffs for either nation

Trump tariffs raise alarm, but how dependent is India on US imports

India's exposure to US imports is limited, but sectors like aerospace, LNG, and high-end tech remain strategically vulnerable

US Democrat slams Trump over 50% tariff on India, says risks years of work

Prominent US Congressman and Democrat Gregory Meeks said the US has deep economic, and people-to-people ties with India, and trade concerns should be addressed in a mutually respectful way

US links India tariff hike to 'national security' over Russian oil imports

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro links extra 25% tariffs on India to its refusal to stop buying Russian oil, calling it a national security threat amid ongoing US-India trade tensions

Moody's warns US 50% tariffs could erode India's manufacturing growth

Credit rating agency says India's manufacturing growth momentum and electronics competitiveness are at risk if tariff dispute with US persists

US calls India strategic partner, vows dialogue despite trade tensions

The US affirms full dialogue with India amid tariff disputes and Russian oil concerns, emphasising direct engagement to resolve differences, while reiterating New Delhi's status as a strategic partner

US tariffs could threaten $30 billion in Indian electronics exports

Semiconductor duties, exclusion of non-smartphone items from exemptions likely to derail electronics $80 billion export targets

Rupee may test 88.5 levels amid tariff tensions, FPI selloff: Analysts

Indian Rupee outlook: Analysts suggest that the local unit might largely stay range-bound between 86.50 to 88.50 levels

Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production

A 50% US tariff on Indian garments, tied to Russian oil purchases, has shocked buyers and suppliers, prompting plans to shift production to countries like Ethiopia and Nepal

FPI selloff may worsen as Trump ups India tariffs pressure

Analysts have largely attributed the selloff to the trade uncertainty triggered by Donald Trump's tariff-related policies

Trump is winning the tariff war hands down; markets remain unshaken

His tariffs are bringing in higher revenues, shielding American industry - and the markets remain unshaken

Trump tariff may cut chemical, apparel, jewellery exports by 50-70%: GTRI

The imposition of a 50 per cent US tariff on Indian goods will impact exports of nine product categories, including shrimp, organic chemicals, apparel, and jewellery by 50-70 per cent, think tank GTRI said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff, raising the total duties to 50 per cent on goods coming from India, as a penalty for New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil. The 50 per cent duty will come into effect from August 27. This is on top of the usual US import duties, called Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs. This decision makes India one of the most heavily taxed US trading partners, worse off than China (30 per cent) or Vietnam (20 per cent), and on par with Brazil. GTRI, in its analysis, has categorised India's export segments in three categories- very high impact sectors (exports may be down by 50-70 per cent), high-impact sectors (exports may be down by 30-50 per cent), and low or no impact areas. In the first .

Nayara seeks India's help to ship fuel as EU sanctions disrupt operations

Nayara Energy has asked the Indian government for help with fuel shipping and payments after EU sanctions disrupted its operations and made it hard to find vessels and banking support

Reliance flags crude supply risks amid US tariff blow on Indian exports

Reliance warns of refining margin pressure as US doubles tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent over Russian oil imports; 25 per cent came into effect on Thursday, second 25 per cent begins August 27

India hit with 50% tariffs: How countries are reacting to Trump's trade war

India slammed Trump's 50% tariff as unjustified; Canada, Brazil, and China also face new US trade actions, prompting strong backlash, WTO threats, and fresh retaliation

Ready to pay heavy price for our farmers, fishermen: Modi on Trump tariffs

This is PM Modi's first response after Trump doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent over Russian oil imports, with the PM stressing India's agri-sector will not be compromised

Trump's tariff hike could shave 0.3 pp off India's GDP: Goldman Sachs

India condemns new 25% duty on exports; total levy now at 50%; analysts expect talks before August 27 deadline