Donald Trump Levy 126% Tariffs on Indian Solar ImportsÂ
United States President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 126 per cent tariffs on solar imports from India, which could threaten the India-US trade deal. This move suggests that America’s priority is its policy, even at the expense of the India-US trade agreement. The US Commerce Department announced the levied tariff after determining that New…
Bachatt: Making Daily Saving Simple for India’s Self-Employed
Millions of self-employed people, gig workers, and micro-entrepreneurs in India earn their living daily, but conventional financial products may not be enough for serious savings and wealth building. Recognising this gap, Bachatt was founded in 2024 with the bold vision of helping these earners develop easy savings habits similar to their spending habits, starting with…
India-UK CETA Set for April 2026 Implementation, 99% Exports to Go Duty-Free
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to be implemented by April 2026, according to an Indian government official. The agreement is currently awaiting parliamentary ratification in the United Kingdom, while approval from the Union Cabinet is required in India. Once approved, both CETA and the Double Contributions Convention (DCC) will be…
India-US Trade Pact, Russian Oil and Kremlin Reaction
India’s recently announced trade agreement with the United States has sparked international attention, particularly around its implications for India’s Russian oil imports and broader geopolitical ties. U.S. President Donald Trump said the pact would cut U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and include conditions under which India would halve or sharply reduce purchases of…
Trump Cuts Tariffs to 18%, Bringing Relief to India
Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India to reduce tariffs to 18% from 50%, in exchange for halting Russian crude oil purchases and easing trade restrictions. This significant move to ease tariffs has sparked a rally across Asian countries’ markets. Even though the details of the deal are not yet clear, sentiment…
Budget 2026 Sets Ground For India’s Tech & AI JumpsÂ
The Finance Minister launched the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. This mission aims to strengthen local capabilities in the semiconductor, chemicals, and gases market, which is projected to reach about $400 billion by 2030, according to the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India. Lately, capital expenditure and investment in specialised equipment are shifting…
India’s China Exports Jump, U.S. Trade Weakens in Dec
Amid steep tariff measures imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump’s Administration, India’s export landscape is undergoing notable changes. December records suggest that exports to China rose sharply, while U.S. exports have softened after the Trump administration’s tariff surge last year. Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast…
When Data Never Dies: Asia’s Blockchain Dilemma
The emerging AI economy of Asia, valued at billions of dollars in data-driven market worth, now faces a troubling paradox. Even the technologies designed to ensure online trust are becoming tools of irreversible exposure. Once heralded as protectors of transparency, blockchain is now being used to create systems of unchangeable memory, which pose significant privacy…
November 18, 1993: South Africa’s New Dawn of Democracy
November 18, 1993, marked a pivotal date in the transformation of the South African political landscape. The country’s political parties enacted a new interim constitution, ending apartheid’s remnants and paving the way for the first multiracial elections after years of struggle, division, and global isolation. This historic event marked the end of white minority rule…
Turnaround Strategy: Meaning and Business Examples
Most corporate organisations fail due to mismanagement. When a corporate organisation encounters economic distress, the organisational management puts a strategy or plan to get things back on track and call it a turnaround strategy. Moreover, when a plan or strategy doesn’t work as expected, the leadership corrects it through specific actions or restructuring under the…
