‘Severe sectoral pain’: India’s exports to US fall for third straight month as Trump imposes 50% tariffs; what should be the policy response?

About one-third of Indian exports to the US face no tariffs, indicating that the actual impact on tariff-affected goods is significantly higher. (AI image) India’s exports to the US have fallen for the third straight month in August as Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs came into effect. According to Global Trade and Research Initiative founder […]

Economy

India’s e-commerce logistics market growing faster than industry, to grow at 16% CAGR by FY30: JP Morgan

India’s e-commerce logistics market is set to expand rapidly, outpacing the overall industry with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 per cent by FY30, according to a report by JP Morgan.The growth will be driven by rising customer penetration in tier-2 and smaller cities along with tech-driven efficiencies. “We see India’s B2C e-commerce […]

Economy

US rejects India’s consultation request on tariffs on copper and derivative products

The US failed to notify the WTO Committee on Safeguards on taking a decision to apply the safeguard measure, India said | Photo Credit: KHAM The US has rejected India’s consultation request on American tariffs of 50 per cent imposed on copper and copper derivate products arguing that these tariffs were not safeguard measures as […]

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India’s defence sector needs multi-player ecosystem for robust national capabilities: Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran India’s defence sector required the involvement of multiple players to develop robust national capabilities, as no single firm can address all of the country’s defence needs, said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Tuesday. During his visits to Solar Industries Defence Facility in Nagpur, Tata Sons Chairman affirmed the […]

India’s first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve! Megha Engineering bags Rs 5,700-crore project; why it’s important

The venture includes a crude oil filling expense of $1.25 billion (Rs 11,020 crore) at present rates. (AI image for representative purpose) India is looking to build its first-ever private sector strategic petroleum reserve in the next five years. The massive Rs 5,700 crore project contract has been awarded to Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd.According […]

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India’s kharif oilseed acreage lower as farmers shift to maize, rice despite surplus rain

A shift in farmers’ preferences towards maize and rice crops driven by better economics has led to a decline in area under oilseed crops during the kharif 2025. This comes despite favourable rainfall in most parts of the country and the Government’s announcement of higher MSP (minimum support price) for oilseeds.  As of September 12, […]