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
US may have shaved its metal tariffs but the steel wall facing Indian exporters remains standingTariff modifications in the United States bring a touch of relief for Indian exporters, particularly with reduced duties on select metal-in...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM 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
Indian steelmakers grapple with resurgence of cheap Chinese importsChinese steel exports to India surged in April, reaching a two-year peak. This influx of cheaper steel, including hot-rolled coils and stai...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
UK’s 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
Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headacheIn the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia ...
21 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Explained: Why Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, other stocks tumbled up to 4% on ThursdaySugar stocks declined up to 4% on Thursday after India prohibited sugar exports with immediate effect until September 30. This move comes a...
14 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to ChinaPresident Donald Trump embarks on a trip to China this week to meet President Xi Jinping. Several prominent US executives from technology a...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sinkIndia is boosting Russian oil imports and reviving supplies from Africa, Iran, and Venezuela. This strategy aims to fill a crude oil gap ca...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Boost R&D or lag in 6G race, MoS Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani tells telcos as revenues surgeMinister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged Indian telecom operators to boost R&D spending to shape next-generation mobile networks, noting the...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Textiles Ministry plans duty cuts to shield industry amid West Asia crisisIn a bid to navigate the turbulent waters of global shipping issues, India's textiles ministry is advocating for lower duties on rayon pulp...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
India may get a crude hit from Trump's curbs on Russian & Iranian oil buying freedomThe United States has ended sanctions waivers that allowed countries, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian oil without penalties, a ...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Trump pushes pharma tariffs, but exemptions limit impactThe United States has introduced tariffs on branded drug imports. However, many exemptions will limit their effect. Companies investing in ...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Trump tariffs hit patented drugs: Jefferies, Nomura explain impact on pharma stocksThe US has slapped up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs, sparing generics and biosimilars but exposing India’s speciality pharma players. S...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.14 AM IST