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India Remains on US Priority Watch List Amid Concerns Over Intellectual Property Rights

The US has kept India on its Priority Watch List due to concerns over intellectual property rights protection, highlighting issues like patent revocations, high customs duties, and...

Sebi Chairman Urges Long-Term Investment in India Amid Global Challenges

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlights India's economic resilience and advises retail investors to stay invested for the long term, despite global challenges. He emphasizes th...

India Assesses Air Cargo Impact Amid Pakistan Airspace Closure: Exporters Remain Optimistic

The Indian government is assessing the impact of Pakistan's airspace closure on air cargo exports. Exporters suggest minimal disruption, with only a small percentage of goods like ...

India's Remarkable Achievement: 171 Million Escaped Extreme Poverty in a Decade, Reports World Bank

India has lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, according to the World Bank. The country's extreme poverty rate dropped from 16.2% to 2.3%, ...

Surge in India's Mid-Market GCCs: Unlocking New Opportunities and Talent

India's mid-market Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are booming, with over 480 centres and 2.1 lakh employees. These GCCs are leveraging a diverse talent pool and focusing on high-...

India Shields Steel Industry from Global Dumping, Goyal Announces Bold Measures

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announces protective measures for the domestic steel industry against global dumping and low pricing, emphasizing self-reliance ...

India's Economic Optimism Grows: Business Confidence Index Rises to 139.3 in Q4

India's Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 139.3 in Q4 of FY2024-25, reflecting steady optimism among businesses. The index, based on economic expectations, financial position...

India's Fiscal Strength Shines: Direct Tax Collections Jump 15.6% to Rs 27 Lakh Crore in 2024-25

India's direct tax collections grew by 15.59% to Rs 27.02 lakh crore in 2024-25, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate taxes and a surge in securities transaction tax receip...

India Considers Major Shift: Opening Up 49% Foreign Investment in Nuclear Power Sector

India is contemplating allowing foreign firms to own up to 49% of nuclear power plants, aiming to expand its nuclear sector and reduce carbon emissions. This could influence intern...

India's Trade Position Strengthens as RBI Signals Potential for Third Consecutive Rate Cut in June

India's trade position shows resilience as the RBI considers a third rate cut to bolster economic growth, amidst global trade challenges and optimistic market sentiments.

India's Economic Surge: Composite PMI Reaches 8-Month Peak in April Amid Manufacturing and Services Boom

India's private sector expansion reached an eight-month high in April, with the Composite PMI rising to 60.0, signaling robust growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. Re...

Strategic Diplomacy: India's Path Through US-China Tariff Wars, GTRI Advises

Amid US-China tariff tensions, GTRI advises India to engage with both nations strategically, focusing on domestic manufacturing and global trade principles, while navigating the co...

India Imposes 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports to Shield Domestic Industry

The Indian government has imposed a 12% provisional safeguard duty on five steel product categories for 200 days to protect domestic players from import surges, following DGTR's re...

India Takes Bold Step: Imposes 12% Provisional Safeguard Duty on Steel to Shield Domestic Industry

India introduces a 12% provisional safeguard duty on certain steel imports to protect its domestic industry from low-cost foreign competition, effective for 200 days. The move is w...

India Launches Monthly Unemployment Reports to Enhance Economic Transparency Starting May 15

India will start publishing monthly unemployment data from May 15, shifting from quarterly and annual reports to enhance economic transparency. The initiative includes plans for br...

Emerging Markets Shift: India's Strategic Advantage Over China Amid Trump's Tariff Turmoil

Mark Mobius discusses India's opportunity to lead the global supply chain shift from China amid Trump's tariff policies, emphasizing the need for reduced bureaucratic hurdles. He a...

India Aims to Surpass China and Brazil, Becoming the World's Second Largest Iron Ore Producer

India is set to become the world's second-largest iron ore producer, surpassing China and Brazil, with a potential annual production of 700 million tonnes. This growth promises sig...

India's Wholesale Inflation Drops to 2.05% in March Amid Significant Food Price Declines

India's wholesale inflation eased to 2.05% in March, down from 2.38% in February, primarily driven by a sharp decline in food prices. Despite the monthly drop, the WPI based inflat...

India's Deeptech Revolution: How Government and Big Business Can Fuel the Next Wave of Innovation

India's deeptech ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, with significant government funding and a surge in startup investments. However, challenges such as market depth and capita...

India Emerges as the Next Global Toy Manufacturing Powerhouse Amid US-China Trade Tensions

India is leveraging the US-China tariff war to position itself as a global toy manufacturing hub, with significant growth in exports and a call for domestic industry protection and...

India Stands Firm: 'No Negotiations at Gunpoint' Amid Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause

India reaffirms its stance against negotiating under pressure as US President Donald Trump imposes a 90-day pause on tariffs, excluding China. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal ...

India's Strategic Silence at WTO as China Condemns US Tariffs: A Deep Dive

India maintained silence at the WTO as China criticized US tariffs, highlighting India's strategic stance amid ongoing trade talks with the US. Other nations expressed concerns ove...

India Maintains Strict Investment Checks on China Amid Global Tensions and Domestic Concerns

The Indian government remains cautious about easing investment checks on Chinese companies due to global tensions, domestic concerns, and the opaque nature of Chinese businesses. D...

India Thrives Amidst Global Trade Tensions: NSE CEO Highlights Resilience Post-US Tariffs

NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan discusses India's economic resilience post-US tariffs, highlighting the stock market's strength and optimism for stabilization as negotiations progress...

India Gains Competitive Edge in US Market Amidst Global Tariff Hikes, Experts Reveal

India emerges as a strategic winner in the US tariff hikes, with its exporters better positioned than competitors facing higher duties. Key sectors are exploring new markets, and t...

How India Stands Strong: The Least Vulnerable Economy Amid Trump's Global Tariff Shockwaves

Amid global tariff shockwaves from Trump's policies, India emerges as the least vulnerable economy with minimal GDP impact and strategic advantages in trade.

India Emerges as a Smartphone Manufacturing Powerhouse Amid Global Tariff Shifts

India is becoming a key player in global smartphone manufacturing due to shifting US tariffs, with Apple and Samsung potentially expanding their operations in the country. The situ...

India Reacts to Trump's 26% Reciprocal Tariffs: A Mixed Bag, Not a Setback

India views Trump's 26% reciprocal tariffs as a 'mixed bag', not a setback, with ongoing discussions for a bilateral trade agreement. The US aims to implement new tariffs starting ...

India's Government Unveils Comprehensive 360-Degree Incentives to Boost Key Sectors

The Indian government is enhancing its Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme with a 360-degree approach to support key sectors like footwear, textiles, and specialty chemicals, ...

India's BankTech Sector Set to Skyrocket: $1 Billion Investment Forecast by 2027

India's BankTech sector is poised for significant growth, with investments expected to reach USD 1 billion by 2027, driven by digital transformation and emerging technologies like ...

India's Copper Demand to Skyrocket by 7% Amid Clean Energy and Infrastructure Expansion

India's copper demand is expected to grow by 7%, driven by clean energy and infrastructure projects. With production lagging behind consumption, the country faces a significant dem...

India Aims for a Solar Power Revolution: Expanding PV Module Capacity to 125 GW by 2030

India plans to significantly increase its solar PV module and cell manufacturing capacity by 2030, aiming for 125 GW and 40 GW respectively. This move is part of India's broader st...