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US Allows India to Purchase Russian Oil Already at Sea to Ease Global Supply Pressure The United States has allowed India to purchase Russian oil that is already loaded on vessels in waterways, as part of a temporary measure aimed at easing global supply pressures during the ongoing conflict in...

Indian Stock Market Weakness Offers Long Term Buying Opportunity, Says Morgan Stanley Mumbai, March 4: Even as Indian equities struggle amid volatility and subdued sentiment, global brokerage Morgan Stanley believes the current market phase presents an attractive entry point for long term...

Middle East Conflict May Weigh on India Growth Despite Trade Deal Boost: BMI Geopolitical Tensions Could Discourage Investment in India New Delhi, March 3: Fitch Group company BMI has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could dampen investor sentiment in India, potentially...

Jairam Ramesh Questions US Tariff Move on Indian Solar Modules New Delhi, February 25: The Congress on Wednesday termed the India US interim trade deal as distinctly one sided and called on the government to put the agreement on hold, warning that it could prove disastrous for lakhs of farmers...

India to Defend PLI Schemes at WTO Panel After China Flags Compliance Concerns India on February 25 said its measures to promote domestic manufacturing in the automobile and renewable energy sectors are fully compliant with global trade norms and will be strongly defended before the dispute...

India to Resume US Trade Talks After Tariff Clarity, Says Piyush Goyal Trade Negotiations With US Put on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty New Delhi, February 24: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that India will resume trade talks with the United States as soon as there is...

New US Tariff Policy Reshapes Asia-Pacific Trade Outlook A uniform 15 percent US tariff announced by US President Donald Trump is expected to benefit several Asia-Pacific economies that were previously subject to higher country-specific duties, according to a report released Tuesday by Moody’s...

New Delhi, February 24: Silver prices in India witnessed a marginal uptick in futures trading on Tuesday, supported by rising global uncertainties linked to fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for March delivery climbed Rs 252...

Uniform Tariff Could Benefit Select Asia-Pacific Economies New Delhi, February 24: A proposed uniform 15 percent tariff announced by US President Donald Trump could alter the trade equation for several Asia-Pacific economies, according to Moody’s Analytics.In a statement issued on Tuesday...

New Delhi, February 23: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday underscored that quality must become the defining pillar of India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem if the country is to achieve its long-term economic aspirations.Addressing the first National Quality...

New Delhi, February 23: The government has announced financial support for micro and small exporters to help them secure international approvals and meet regulatory requirements such as Europe’s REACH and CBAM norms. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s export competitiveness and helping...

US Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Tariff Landscape New Delhi, February 23: Indian exports to the United States will be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff for 150 days starting February 24, following a ruling by the US Supreme Court that invalidated President Donald Trump’s earlier tariff...

Commerce Ministry Reviewing US Tariff Decision New Delhi, February 23: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that it is too early to assess the impact of the recent tariff changes announced by the United States, noting that the commerce ministry is currently examining the...

Seoul, February 23: South Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable trade relations with the United States, with the government pledging continued “amicable” consultations to safeguard favorable export conditions secured under the bilateral tariff agreement between the two...

India and US Pause Talks to Assess Legal and Policy Implications New Delhi, February 22: India and the United States have decided to reschedule their official meeting on the proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, as both sides move to assess the implications of a recent US Supreme Court...

Chief Negotiators’ Meeting in Washington Deferred New Delhi, February 22: India and the United States have decided to reschedule the proposed meeting of their chief negotiators that was set to take place in Washington from Monday to finalize the legal text of the interim trade pact.The Indian...

Middle Eastern Suppliers Gain Share as Russian Volumes Face Sanctions Pressure New Delhi, February 22: India’s crude oil import strategy is moving into a phase of calibrated rebalancing, with Middle Eastern suppliers led by Saudi Arabia regaining market share even as Russian volumes remain...

Jaishankar Highlights Strategic Trade Deals and Economic Security Focus Mumbai, February 17: India is stepping up its global economic engagement from a position of confidence and capability, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, asserting that the country’s reform trajectory...

India Steps Up Global Economic Engagement Mumbai, February 16: India is intensifying its engagement with international partners from what it describes as a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, pointing to recent trade agreements including developments...

PM Modi Calls Budget 2026 a Launchpad for Developed India, Urges Private Sector to Act Boldly Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 and a series of recently concluded global trade agreements as the foundation for India’s journey toward becoming a Developed...