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US economy shows surprising 3.8% growth rate after major revision of Q2 GDP

The US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8 per cent from April through June, the government reported in a dramatic upgrade of its previous estimate of second-quarter growth. US gross domestic product the nation's output of goods and services rebounded in the spring from a 0.6 per cent first-quarter drop caused by fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3 per cent. The first-quarter GDP drop, the first retreat of the US economy in three years, was mainly caused by a surge in imports which are subtracted from GDP as businesses hurried to bring in foreign goods before Trump could impose sweeping taxes on them. That trend reversed as expected in the second quarter: Imports fell at a 29.3 per cent pace, boosting April-June growth by more than 5 percentage points. Consumer spending rose at a 2.5 per cent pace, up from 0.6 per cent in the first quarter and well above the

Govt aims to expand trade in energy products with US: Piyush Goyal

India assures US of a bigger role in its energy security, with plans to boost trade in energy and nuclear cooperation, while avoiding mention of Russian oil imports amid tariff tensions

GJEPC urges FM for relief as US tariffs hit gems and jewellery sector

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Wednesday met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and sought urgent relief measures for the sector, which has been severely impacted by the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US, a statement said. GJEPC stated that the resumption of India-US trade discussions is encouraging, but the immediate introduction of relief measures to help the sector survive and sustain employment is essential as the talks may take time to conclude. "We are pleased that India-US trade discussions have resumed, which is encouraging news. However, the process may take time, and until a resolution is achieved, it is essential to introduce relief measures to help the sector survive and sustain employment, the industry body stated. "We have requested allowing SEZ units to undertake reverse job work and DTA sales to keep factories and artisans engaged, extending export obligation periods for the US shipments, and providing an interest moratorium

Datanomics: Corn symbolises thorny issues in US-India trade talks

India's corn imports from the US were just $ three million in FY18, accounting for 0.3 per cent of total agricultural imports from that country

Flash PMI eases to 58.5 in September on weak export orders

India's Flash PMI slowed in September as weak export orders hurt manufacturing while domestic demand ahead of festivals offered support, easing price pressures and lifting confidence

US tariff impact: Cut and polished diamond exports to fall 17-20% in FY26

India processes over 90 per cent of the world's polished diamonds by volume and exports nearly 47 per cent of the country's total gems and jewellery exports

US calls Piyush Goyal's visit for trade talks an important step forward

According to people aware of the matter, Goyal will meet United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly

Tariff turbulence: Mass-market products feel the US tariff pinch

US tariff hikes choke Indian exports; apparel, textiles, auto parts and gems face slowdown as workers in NCR clusters fear job losses

India-US relations mired in tariffs, personal ambitions and mistrust

The chief complaints of the Trump administration have centred on 'higher' tariffs charged by India on American goods and the trade surplus India enjoys with the US

Markets hit two-month highs on Fed hopes and trade optimism; rupee rebounds

Indian equities rose to two-month highs on optimism around India-US trade talks and expectations of a US Fed rate cut, with strong FPI and DII inflows supporting sentiment

Rupee gains as dollar weakens on expectation of rate cut by US Fed

The dollar index declined 0.3 per cent on Tuesday, supporting a rally in most Asian currencies, including the rupee

FIIs under-own India; consumption next rally driver: LKP Sec's Ashwin Patil

India remains under-owned: FIIs hold 19 per cent of equities, lagging emerging market averages and FIIs have broadened exposure into small-and mid-caps

US tariff: Export Promotion Mission Scheme to be placed before Cabinet soon

The inter-ministerial consultations for the Export Promotion Mission have concluded and the proposal will soon be sent to the Union Cabinet seeking its approval, sources said. The government is considering support measures worth about Rs 25,000 crore for exporters under the Export Promotion Mission, announced in the Budget, for six financial years (2025-2031), PTI had reported citing sources last month. The mission, if approved, can help insulate domestic exporters from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs. The US has imposed a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, starting August 27. "So export promotion mission, you know, the inter-ministerial consultations have happened, and soon we will be going to cabinet. Already in the Budget, there was an announcement, and it would be a kind of a scheme which would be fungible," sources said.

US signals softer stand in BTA: Access to high-end cheese, not milk market

US signals softer dairy stance, eyeing premium cheese exports to India as trade talks restart; India wary of opening sensitive farm sector

Policy stability key to India's manufacturing future: Maruti Suzuki MD

Takeuchi cited Suzuki Motor Corporation's decision to produce its first global electric vehicle, the e-VITARA, in India as evidence of the country's rising status in world markets

Exporters seek RBI relief amid US tariff, insurers seek GST input tax relief, Netbanking 2.0 & more

Banks and NBFCs are looking to raise funds overseas in the next two to three quarters, taking advantage of tighter dollar bond spreads after S&P upgraded India’s sovereign rating.

Stock Market Close: Sensex adds 356 pts, Nifty at 25,114; metal, financials shine; FMCG, PSBs drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE today, September 12, 2025: Among sectors, the Nifty IT was the top gainer, rising 0.74%. On the flipside, the Nifty FMCG index was the top loser, down 0.24%

Tariffs to dent India Inc's Q2; Fed cut to benefit India most: Swastika MD

Recent US tariffs of up to 50 per cent on over half of India's exports are creating significant headwinds for Q2 FY26 corporate profits, says Nyati

Exporters, industry bodies knock on RBI's door for US tariff buffer

Exporters and industry bodies sought RBI relief including moratoriums, relaxed NPA norms, and REER settlements to counter the impact of 50 per cent tariffs by the US

Trade overtures: India should support exporters, affected businesses

With the US imposing steep tariffs on Indian exports, New Delhi must support affected firms while pursuing new markets, as trade talks with Washington remain uncertain