Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high U.S. tariffs: FIEO

Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high U.S. tariffs: FIEO

Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) expressed serious concerns over high U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and said that textiles and apparel manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have halted production amid worsening cost competitiveness due to these steep duties. The U.S. duties on Indian goods will increase to 50% from August […]

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RBI open to help tariff impacted sectors, says Governor Malhotra

RBI open to help tariff impacted sectors, says Governor Malhotra

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaks during the FIBAC banking conference in Mumbai, on August 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Should the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump kick in, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), like in the past, would step in and provide financial support to worst impacted sectors […]

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U.S. tariff impact: India sees Asia’s biggest earnings downgrades

U.S. tariff impact: India sees Asia’s biggest earnings downgrades

Analysis by MUFG indicates that a sustained 50% tariff could cut India’s GDP growth by 1 percentage point over time, with the biggest hit to employment-sensitive sectors such as textiles. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto Indian companies have seen the steepest earnings downgrades in Asia, with analysts slashing forecasts as steep U.S. tariffs heighten risks […]

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Govt may roll out ₹2,250 crore export promotion mission soon: Official

Govt may roll out ₹2,250 crore export promotion mission soon: Official

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government is expected to soon announce support measures under the proposed ₹2,250 crore export promotion mission to help insulate industry from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs, an official said. “We are in dialogue with exporters to see how we can support them […]

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Punitive U.S. tariffs could cause Kerala economy to regress into COVID-19 era, says State Finance Minister

Punitive U.S. tariffs could cause Kerala economy to regress into COVID-19 era, says State Finance Minister

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA Kerala’s Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Friday (August 8, 2025) said the United States of America (USA)‘s punitive tariffs on India could send shock waves through Kerala’s economy.  He said U.S. President Donald Trump’s “tariff bullying”, ostensibly to punish India for importing crude from Russia, […]

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Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high U.S. tariffs: FIEO

Indian fuel exports escape Trump’s tariff net, no Russian penalty yet

India’s exports of petroleum products such as diesel and jet fuel to the U.S. continue to be exempted from the levy of any import duty or tariff, and President Donald Trump has, for now, not indicated the penalty he plans to impose to deter New Delhi’s energy trade with Russia. On Wednesday, Mr. Trump had […]

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India, United States discuss expediting conclusion of first phase of trade pact

India, United States discuss expediting conclusion of first phase of trade pact

Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) held discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to expedite negotiations on the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. Mr. Goyal is in Washington for […]

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