Category: Economy
India-US trade deal: The apple math triggers anxiety among farmers in Kashmir, Himachal
The recent reduction of duties on apples imported from several of the 44 countries supplying India has raised concerns among domestic growers, a situation further…
India-UK FTA gives Britain first-mover edge over EU: British Parliament
London: The UK government has highlighted its first mover advantage by signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with a rapidly growing Indian economy ahead of…
US imports pressure sends corn, soybean prices down
Indian corn and soybean prices fell on Wednesday after New Delhi agreed to duty-free imports of U.S. soyoil and a protein-rich animal feed under a…
India’s complex fertiliser capacity set to rise 4 MTPA through FY29
India’s complex fertiliser manufacturing sector will add around 4 million tonne per annum (MTPA) of capacity through fiscal 2029, over the current base of 16…
India’s $500 billion US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit
NEW DELHI: India’s stated intention to buy $500 billion of U.S. goods over five years under a trade deal is drawing scepticism, with economists warning…
India deal will reverberate for years: US Trade Chief backs Delhi as China alternative
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday signalled strong American backing for deeper economic ties with India, calling a prospective bilateral trade deal “very important”…
Industrial Code Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Seeking to avoid any “future unwarranted complication” over continuity of certain laws replaced by the Industrial Relations Code of 2020, an amendment bill…
India’s economic resilience holds despite soft patches; FY26 growth seen at 7.4%: Fitch report
India’s economy remains resilient despite base-effect-driven slowing expected later in the fiscal year and moderating forward indicators, with FY2025-26 growth projected at 7.4% and risks…
India-US trade pact protects key sensitive sectors: Commerce Secretary
Nuremberg: India has always negotiated with a “clear mindset” on sectors that are “very” sensitive for the country in trade pacts and has protected all…
India’s trade deals with US, EU lift its credit outlook to ‘Stable’, CareEdge Ratings says
India’s recent trade breakthroughs with the US and the European Union, coupled with a calibrated fiscal roadmap in the Union Budget 2026-27, are reinforcing the…