Textile exports: India extends duty-free cotton imports by 3 months; relief for exporters hit by US tariffs

The government on Thursday announced a three-month extension for duty-free cotton imports, allowing the benefit to continue until December 31 to aid textile exporters hit by 50 percent US tariffs.“In order to support exporters further, the Central government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till…

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‘Trump a great peacemaker’: Secret letter from Xi Jinping helps revive India-China ties; move to counter US tariff war

In March, when Trump escalated trade tensions with China, Beijing initiated discreet diplomatic communications with India. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s global tariff war has had one major consequence – India and China, the world’s second and fifth largest respectively – are growing closer, with focus on trade ties. The development is significant since…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold rate exhibiting bullish trend – what’s the outlook and should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: The bullish sentiment in gold is supported by both technical and fundamental factors. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their bullish trend in the near term, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The analyst also believes that the…

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Union AIBOC opposes IDBI Bank privatisation

New Delhi: All-India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) criticised govt’s move to privatise IDBI Bank, saying that it would be betrayal of parliamentary assurances given at the time of its transformation in 2003. Privatisation of IDBI Bank is not just the sale of shares, it is the sale of people’s savings, AIBOC said. Source link

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In Delhi’s neighbourhood, Trump tariff hits mood

Gurgaon: Either side of Delhi, the mood was grim Wednesday at India’s largest export hubs for readymade garments as 50% tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump kicked in, coinciding with the start of India’s festive season.The immediate effect is a halt in orders and bargaining from clients asking exporters to share the burden, industry…

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Rug pulled from under carpet industry

Varanasi: With the American market accounting for almost 60% of India’s carpet exports of Rs 16,000 crore, amounting to nearly Rs 9,600 crore, the tariff hike is making the industry sweat, reports Rajeev Dikshit. Already, 85% of orders from US buyers have been put on hold.The sector is now looking towards govt for relief as…

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