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US-India Trade Tensions Escalate: 50% Tariffs Threaten Indian Manufacturing and Jobs

The US's imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian imports threatens to severely impact India's manufacturing and labor-intensive sectors, with experts warning of slowed exports, investm...

India and US Aim for Quick Success in Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations

India and the US are focusing on early mutual benefits in their bilateral trade agreement, with talks covering tariff and non-tariff matters. Industry concerns over transparency an...

India Eyes Technological Parity with US Allies in Upcoming Trade Agreement Negotiations

India is negotiating with the US for technological parity and duty concessions in key sectors under a proposed trade agreement, aiming to boost its tech and labor-intensive industr...

Unlocking India's Potential: CII's Seven-Point Blueprint for Massive Employment Generation

CII proposes a seven-point agenda for the FY26 budget to boost employment in India, focusing on an integrated national employment policy, support for labor-intensive sectors, and e...