India to Get Textile Exports Benefits From the USÂ
The Union Commerce Minister announced that India is likely to receive tariff benefits on textile exports, similar to those Bangladesh receives, under the United States’ trade agreement. Indian garment traders will be able to use American cotton once the deal is signed and will also enjoy zero tariffs from the US. Additionally, Piyush Goyal said…
Indian Refineries Skips Russian Oil For US Trade Deal
India’s refineries and trading sources said they are avoiding Russian crude oil purchases and have decided to stay away from such trades for the long term to help New Delhi secure a trade deal with the US. India and the US announce a framework for a deal, with finalisation expected by March, to reduce tariffs…
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…
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…
The Triad of India, Russia and China Building Financial Independence in a Multipolar World
On August 31, 2025, SCO leaders convened in Tianjin, highlighting their multipolar ambitions. China’s President Xi Jinping greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and officials from Central Asia, Iran, and Belarus. The widely circulated images showed more than mere handshakes; they symbolized a changing global landscape where Western influence is waning….
India-US Set to Renegotiate AÂ Digital Trade DealÂ
US sales of goods and services in India will become easier as both nations are renegotiating a trade deal, focusing on facilitating digital trade. Both parties agreed not to request information about source code, proprietary knowledge, specific technologies, production processes, etc., as a precondition of running a business in India. Through this agreement, numerous sectors…
Indian Rupee Records Low Due to US Dollar Heavy Demand
The Indian Rupee hit a fresh low on Thursday, pressured by the US’s heavy dollar demand, which reflects mounting import concerns over the negative impact of US tariffs on India’s domestic growth. The rupee fell to a record low of 88.4425 per dollar last Friday, down from 88.10 in the previous session, breaching its previous…
Sensex Drops 849 Points, Below 81,000 Amid a US-Tariff Selloff
The equity benchmark index, Sensex, dropped by 849 points on Tuesday, falling below the 81,000 level. This decline was driven by widespread selling pressure following the United States’ announcement of a draft notice regarding the implementation of an additional 25% tariff on Indian products. Additionally, relentless foreign fund outflows and a weak global trend negatively…
India-US Trade Pact Closes as Tariff Deadline Looming
As time runs out before the July 9 tariff deadline, India and the US are wrapping up talks on a limited trade deal confirmed by officials. While the agreement represents a notable advance in India-US ties, the deal is expected to sidestep delicate sectors like dairy, agriculture and genetically modified foods, with negotiation centred on…
How Tech Giants Are Navigating a Fractured World
Tensions between the United States, China, and the European Union in geopolitics quietly lead to major changes in the tech industry. Because of these tensions, known as the “silent tech wars,” companies are changing their strategies in semiconductors, data sovereignty, and AI. Export controls, trade restrictions, and different regulations make it difficult for companies, which…