Economy

Gems, jewellery shipments up 5% in August as exporters rushed to beat Trump tariff

While the exporters attempt to minimize the impact of tariff threat remained key reason, other positive elements including Free Trade Agreements such as India-UAE CEPA and reduced duties on imports for raw materials also played a pivotal role | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Gems and jewellery exports increased five per cent last month to $2.12 […]

US tariff shield: Export promotion mission heads to Cabinet, Rs 25,000 crore support on table

The government’s proposed Export Promotion Mission, designed to shield Indian exporters from global trade shocks, is set to be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval soon, sources told PTI. Inter-ministerial consultations on the scheme have been completed.The mission, first announced in the Union Budget, is expected to offer about Rs 25,000 crore worth of […]

US unilateral exit: Parliament Panel sees America’s tariff move as India’s chance to rework IT agreement under WTO; what it recommends

A parliamentary panel has recommended that India should consider renegotiating or even exiting the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO), pointing to the US’s unilateral exit from WTO obligations and use of tariffs to protect its domestic industry as a possible template, sources told PTI. The Standing Committee on Communications and […]

‘We don’t plan wars’: China hits back at Trump’s tariff threat over Russian oil; slams US appeal to Nato

US President Donald Trump (R) and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi (R) China has hit back strongly at the Donald Trump-led US after Washington called on its Nato allies to impose major sanctions on Beijing — 50 to 100 per cent — alleging China’s role in funding Russia and adding to its lethal potency in […]

US tariff hit: Indian home textile exports set for 5-10% fall; Crisil warns of profitability pressure this fiscal

India’s home textile exporters are set to face a revenue fall of 5-10% this year, along with lower operating profitability, after the United States enforced a steep 50% tariff from 27 August, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. Exports make up nearly three-quarters of the industry’s turnover, making the impact significant.As per news agency […]

’Not far apart on tariff deal’: Trump’s India ambassador nominee says issues to be resolved ‘in weeks’; calls India a strategic partner

The US ambassador-designate to Delhi, Sergio Gor, emphasised that India’s role as a strategic ally will influence regional and international developments. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the American ambassador to India, Sergio Gor has said that India-US trade deal issues will be sorted within weeks. At a Senate committee hearing for […]

Merchandise trade deficit: Figure may narrow to $26.1 billion in August on festive gold demand; US tariff risks remain

India’s merchandise trade deficit is likely to ease marginally in August 2025, supported by a rise in gold imports ahead of the festive and wedding season, according to a report by Union Bank of India.The report estimated the deficit at $26.1 billion in August, compared with $27.4 billion in July, noting, “Merchandise trade deficit likely […]

Trump tariff shock: Fitch warns US economy is slowing down; says evidence visible in ‘hard’ economic data

GDP fluctuations caused by Donald Trump administration’s tariff-related factors mask the actual economic deceleration. (AI image) The US economy is slowing down, a fact that is now evident in ‘hard’ data according to Fitch ratings’ latest Global Economic Outlook report. “The US economy is slowing down. Our growth forecasts for both 2025 and 2026 are […]