According to that framework, the U.S. had agreed to reduce tariffs on India to 18% from 50%. It had removed the 25% tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil and was to cut the remaining 25% to 18% under the pact
In the financial year 2024–25, total India-Russia trade reached an all-time high of about $68.7 billion, up sharply from roughly $13 billion in 2021, marking nearly a five - to six- fold increase over four years.
As EV adoption gathers pace, there is a greater need to focus on reducing vulnerability to external shocks
Latitude59, an influential startup and technology conference that takes place here annually, is also keen on hosting a networking event in India next year under its aegis
The Finance Ministry said India's macroeconomic position in May 2026 reflects cautious resilience, adding that strong services exports, adequate foreign exchange reserves and a stable labour market provide a firm foundation
“Our current interim trade agreement is on the table for us to finalise, and that will unlock prosperity for both of our countries,” says the U.S. Ambassador to India
Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.
More than 30 start-ups from across Asia showcased their growth stories at the ongoing Philanthropy Asia Summit
At India-Norway Business and Research Summit, Modi, Store discuss enhancing investment, trade in India
As of today, the requirement is 10,000 company secretaries, President of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India said at the sidelines of Tamil Nadu State Conference
Taxi driver Ravi Ranjan, who lives with his wife and child in New Delhi, said shipping disruptions caused by the Iran war had forced him to pay higher prices for cooking fuel at a time when India’s prime minister was also urging residents to reduce driving and travel. It was all hitting his bottom line, Ranjan said, as he was paying three times as much for liquid petroleum gas after facing delays on delivery of the cooking fuel. “I used to get a cylinder of LPG for 1,000 rupees (US$10), now I...
As Telangana’s rabi season enters a crucial phase, farmers are grappling with delayed crop procurement, shortage of transport vehicles and inadequate storage facilities. With untimely rains threatening farm produce lying under the open sky, many cultivators fear mounting losses and fresh debt despite a record harvest. Travelling through farming villages and purchase centres, P. Sridhar, K. Shiva Shanker, P. Laxma Reddy and B. Chandrashekhar capture the growing distress unfolding across the countryside
Petrol in Delhi will now cost ₹97.77 a litre, while diesel will be priced at ₹99.67
PLFS 2025 points to improving employment trends alongside structural gaps in skills and participation
Officials said Koppal district has emerged as an important mango-growing region, with mango cultivation spread across more than 6,500 hectares. Kesar mango, in particular, has gained popularity among growers and consumers
India’s travel industry fears that an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid unnecessary foreign travel will squeeze new bookings after inflationary pressure knocked down summer overseas inquiries by as much as 15 per cent, industry and analysts say. The pullback is set to hit the peak season for outbound tourism, when affluent families seek cooler locations in Europe and Australia, during school holidays that run from April to June. “The prime minister has a great following, and...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact
India and the U.S. issued a joint statement on February 7 finalising a framework for an interim trade agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade