Why it works for both sides: Relief for exports, choices for agriculture
The patience of Narendra Modi govt seems to have paid. The US-India joint statement issued by the White House on Feb 6 gives some relief. It indicates what is likely…
The $500 billion question: What will India import?
NEW DELHI: India’s commitment to import $500 billion of goods from the US over five years depends not just on the ability of Indian companies to place orders but also…
India offers limited access to agri goods; protects staples, dairy
NEW DELHI: Ending months of uncertainty, India and US announced the finalisation of the first tranche of the trade deal early Saturday that will see Washington lower “reciprocal tariffs” on…
India-US trade deal: Interim pact brings ‘certainty and clarity’ for pharma sector
NEW DELHI: The interim India-US trade arrangement provides certainty and clarity to the domestic pharma sector, with medicines staying outside reciprocal tariffs, and Washington signalling negotiated treatment for generics under…
India, US signal intent to counter China’s economic dominance
NEW DELHI: Among the key terms of the India-US joint statement is both sides’ agreeing to strengthen economic security alignment to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation through complementary actions,…
India-US trade deal: Harley, Tesla to benefit, but no risk to desi firms
Lower duties may add speed to Harley, Jeep & Tesla‘s India ride NEW DELHI: US giants Harley Davidson, Jeep and Tesla are the likely big winners of the trade deal…
India stands its ground on dairy, agri products
NEW DELHI: India has managed to protect its ground on dairy and farm products by retaining protection on the import of corn and soyabean, both genetically modified (GM) crops in…
Govt rolls out draft rules to simplify income tax filing
NEW DELHI: The income tax department Saturday unveiled the draft income tax rules which aim to simplify tax filing and usher in ease of compliance. The new rules, which will…
‘Will not hurt farmers, MSMEs’: Piyush Goyal says India ‘fully protected’ in US trade deal
NEW DELHI: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday assured that the India-US trade deal framework will not harm Indian farmers, MSMEs, artisans, or craftsmen, and said their interests remain fully…
India eyes full semiconductor value chain under ISM 2.0 with design firms in focus, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 will prioritise building domestic chip design capabilities, strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem and expanding the talent base, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, outlining the…