India’s resilience amid US tariffs: Strategic reforms and strong demand

India’s resilience amid US tariffs: Strategic reforms and strong demand

India’s economy remains robust despite stalled trade talks with the US, showcasing its ability to withstand tariff pressures through strategic reforms and strong domestic demand. Over the past decade, India has transformed into a diversified economic powerhouse, driven by initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat

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India’s US envoy meets Senator Graham amid tariff dispute and Russia oil row

India’s US envoy meets Senator Graham amid tariff dispute and Russia oil row

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has met US Senator Lindsey Graham as trade talks between New Delhi and Washington remain stalled, and tensions rise over the Trump administration’s penal tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. “Spoke to Senator Lindsey

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Trump doesn’t understand Asia or India, says Jim Rogers on US tariffs

Trump doesn’t understand Asia or India, says Jim Rogers on US tariffs

As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with another 25 per cent set for August 27, noted American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers said on Friday that Trump “doesn’t understand much of the world,” especially Asia and

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Personal finance insights: News & Features

Personal finance insights: News & Features

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Lisa Curtis calls Trump tariffs on India ‘shocking’, highlights India’s economic strength

Lisa Curtis calls Trump tariffs on India ‘shocking’, highlights India’s economic strength

Former U.S. National Security Council official and foreign policy expert Lisa Curtis has criticized the recent decision by former President Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, calling it “shocking” and inconsistent with the strategic relationship between the

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Trump links India oil tariff to Ukraine peace talks progress

Trump links India oil tariff to Ukraine peace talks progress

US President Donald Trump speculated that the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian oil imports from Russia may have influenced progress in ongoing talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war. “We put a 50 per cent tariff on India,” Trump

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Anand Mahindra: India must turn US tariffs into transformative opportunity

Anand Mahindra: India must turn US tariffs into transformative opportunity

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has responded to the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports by urging India to seize this moment as a turning point. He called on the nation to pursue bold economic reforms and turn adversity into opportunity.

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Trump imposes extra 25% tariffs on Indian imports

Trump imposes extra 25% tariffs on Indian imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. The move is part of Washington’s broader sanctions strategy targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

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Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India over Russian oil imports

Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India over Russian oil imports

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move raises total tariffs on India to 50%, making it the highest among major U.S. trading partners. India

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Trump hails ‘great’ ties with South Korea after new trade deal

Trump hails ‘great’ ties with South Korea after new trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the relationship with South Korea as “great,” following a major trade agreement between the two countries concluded earlier this week. The statement came during a press interaction where Trump also confirmed an upcoming summit with South Korean

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India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report

India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report

The recent imposition of a 25% tariff with penalties on Indian exports to the U.S. is a “bad business decision,” but global supply chains are likely to self-correct over time, according to an SBI Research report released Friday. Indian firms should seize this

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Personal finance insights: News & Features

Personal finance insights: News & Features

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Iran slams US for using sanctions to pressure nations like India and Iran

Iran slams US for using sanctions to pressure nations like India and Iran

Iran has accused the United States of weaponizing sanctions to assert control over independent countries such as Iran and India, calling it a modern form of economic imperialism that violates international law and undermines national sovereignty. In a strongly worded post on X,

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Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC

Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC

US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports may serve as a starting point for renewed trade negotiations, according to HSBC Global Research. The bank noted that India’s commitment to dialogue despite the tariff threat reflects its willingness

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Trump imposes 50% universal tariff on copper imports to boost domestic industry

Trump imposes 50% universal tariff on copper imports to boost domestic industry

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 50% universal tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper and copper-intensive derivative products, effective August 1. The move aims to protect and strengthen the domestic copper industry, which is considered vital to national

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US also imposes high tariffs to protect local industry, WTO data shows

US also imposes high tariffs to protect local industry, WTO data shows

As US President Donald Trump criticizes India for high tariffs, World Trade Organization (WTO) data shows that the US itself levies steep duties to protect its domestic industries. The US imposes tariffs as high as 200% on dairy products, 132% on fruits and

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India’s tier 2 cities now have 4,625 EV charging stations: Centre

India’s tier 2 cities now have 4,625 EV charging stations: Centre

India’s tier 2 cities now host 4,625 operational electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as of April 1, 2025, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, shared the data in a written

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More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official

More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official

With the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs approaching, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that more negotiations are needed to finalize a trade agreement between India and the United States. In an interview with CNBC, Greer emphasized that while discussions with

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India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report

India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report

As India accelerates its global trade partnerships, the long-awaited trade agreement with the United States remains elusive despite ongoing negotiations. According to a recent Newsweek report, India’s recent success with the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlights its growing global economic clout—and the

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Personal finance insights: News & Features

Personal finance insights: News & Features

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