US tariffs: India readies steps to protect exporters; domestic demand push in focus, says economic affairs secretary

India mulls measures to protect exporters after US tariffs (AI image) The government is preparing measures to cushion industries and workers from the fallout of the United States’ steep tariff increase on exports, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur. “There are certain employment-heavy sectors which do have exposure to the US and to that…

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Eight of India’s top-10 firms’ mcap tumbles: Rs 2.24 lakh crore wiped off; Reliance, HDFC hit hardest

Eight of the top-10 highest valued companies saw their combined market value decrease by Rs 2,24,630.45 crore in the previous week, with Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank experiencing the largest declines, following the negative trend in equities.The BSE benchmark index declined by 1,497.2 points, or 1.84 per cent last week.Among the top-10 companies, eight firms…

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‘Undefined mechanisms’: India halts US-mail including up to $100 parcels; postal service cites new tariff rules

India stops postal shipments to US (Representative AI image) India’s postal department has suspended all mail bookings to the United States, following new US governmental regulations that alter the protocol for incoming shipments.The official communication indicated that postal services, including letters, documents and gifts valued up to $100 destined for the US, will not be…

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‘Big year ahead’: Donald Trump touts $10 trillion investment for Americans; White House hails ‘worker-first’ agenda

Donald Trump (File photo) President Donald Trump marked Labor Day weekend by spotlighting what the White House described as “nearly $10 trillion” in new investments aimed at American workers, part of what officials are calling a “Golden Age of Prosperity.” “President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy, which…

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China’s factory output contracts for fifth month: PMI at 49.4 in August; trade talks with US drag on

China’s industrial production showed a slight improvement in August but remained in contraction for the fifth consecutive month, as per official figures released on Sunday, while trade negotiations with the United States persist before a new November tariff implementation.The Purchasing Managers’ Index, a crucial industrial output indicator, reached 49.4, according to the National Bureau of…

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UP’s Rampur mentha oil industry reels under US tariff: Exporters warn of losses as orders on hold; job cuts loom

The mentha oil sector in Rampur is experiencing severe difficulties, with exporters warning of substantial financial losses due to the US’s 50 per cent import tariff on Indian goods. The situation is endangering the financial stability of numerous agricultural workers and labourers, according to PTI reports. Mentha oil serves as a crucial aromatic ingredient in…

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India charts strategy to soften 50% US tariff on exports, govt working overtime with stakeholders: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said the government, along with various stakeholders, is working overtime to cushion India’s export sector from the impact of the 25% additional tariff imposed by the United States, which has raised the overall duty to 50%.Speaking virtually at an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce,…

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Some countries pressured us to open agriculture market; but India now stands tall: Agri minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said some countries had earlier pressured India to open its agricultural market, but the nation stands tall today and engages on the global stage with confidence. Without naming the United States, he drew a contrast between India’s past dependence on imported wheat and its current record harvests.“Some…

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