Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
US economy remains strong, India must accelerate reforms and AI adoption: Ajay SrivastavaMarket veteran Ajay Srivastava highlights the U.S. economy's robust performance, contrasting it with Indian investors' perceptions. He emph...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trumpās tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, 50% metal levies stayThe US has reduced tariffs on farm equipment to 15% and introduced a new 10% tariff for products using at least 85% US-origin metals. These...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India set to bargain hard in trade talks with US, UK this weekIndia faces critical trade negotiations with the US and UK this week. New Delhi seeks to protect its exporters from potential tariffs and s...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
UKās steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
A $500 billion question hangs over Rubioās India trade claim as original tariff bargain loses its footingThe potential $500 billion investment by India in US goods is now being closely examined. According to findings from a trade advocacy group...
24 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
āReallocate, Diversify, Repositionā: Ajay Srivastava flags rising macro risks for investorsIndian markets face rising macro risks from global shocks, currency pressure, and energy prices, impacting domestic consumption and corpora...
15 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
10 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST