SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 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
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
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practicesThe United States is proposing a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil. This action follows an investigation into unfair trade practices. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM 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
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
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
29 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
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
Sun Pharma most exposed Indian company to Trump's new tariff threat, warns JefferiesIndian drug maker Sun Pharma faces significant exposure to potential US tariffs on medicines. Global brokerage Jefferies warns that while g...
02 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
India's Counterstrike: Budget 2026 arms India with plans to blunt out Trump's tariff attackBudget 2026 targets export growth and domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to simplify customs, r...
02 Feb, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food pricesThe Trump administration is planning to offer exemptions on certain tariffs. This move aims to reduce high food prices that are causing con...
14 Nov, 2025, 05.31 AM IST
Trump administration will not spare electronic products from tariffs, says US Commerce SecretaryU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that electronics, specifically semiconductors, will face new tariffs within a month, follo...
14 Apr, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
Trump says EU tariff proposal 'very, very bad to us'President Trump dismissed the EU's proposal for tariff exemptions on industrial goods, including cars, deeming it insufficient to address t...
08 Apr, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
- Ultra mega power projects may get full duty waiver on equipment buys
Large power projects, including ultra mega power projects (UMPPs), may soon get a total duty waiver for purchasing equipment without going ...
20 Feb, 2008, 02.22 AM IST
- Hydro power policy may end tariff-based bidding
The government has decided to give exemption to private developers from tariff-based bidding for a period up to January 2011.
25 Dec, 2007, 04.20 AM IST