US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharma imports: How it impacts India

[ad_1] A year after US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs shook global markets, Washington is back with another round, this time targeting drug and metal imports. The earlier tariffs, announced on April 2 last year, had sent ripples across major financial markets as investors assessed their impact. Now, the US has unveiled fresh measures […]

40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday stepped in with fresh measures to help industry beat the impact of higher input costs by fully exempting 40 petrochemical products from customs duty for three months, while indicating that more measures are in the offing as the war in West Asia has hurt global trade and economy. […]

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As India and Bangladesh look to work towards a pragmatic reset in ties, Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah Friday called on external affairs minister S Jaishankar and also commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal.Jaishankar said that the conversation with Hamidullah was focused on advancing bilateral ties. In a social media post about […]

‘Safeguarded agriculture, dairy’: Piyush Goyal hails India-US trade deal in Parliament

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended the India-US bilateral trade agreement in the Lok Sabha, saying India had “successfully safeguarded” its sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, after nearly a year of negotiations between the two sides. “As the Members of the House are aware, since Prime Minister […]

Why Trump administration is still imposing 18% tariff on India – Explained

[ad_1] US trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday outlined the Trump administration’s rationale for imposing an 18% tariff on Indian goods, citing Washington’s large trade deficit with New Delhi.Greer said the US is working to formally finalise the trade agreement with India announced earlier this week and is in the process of putting the details […]

India-US trade deal: Some key questions that still remain unanswered

[ad_1] India-US trade deal (AI image) India-US trade deal: While the announcement of India-US trade deal brought a welcome relief rally in domestic stock markets and cheered exporters, a lot still remains unknown about the key details of the trade agreement. The biggest takeaway from US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s social […]

India seals trade pact with New Zealand, gets tariff-free access to markets

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand on Monday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) that is expected to deepen economic ties between the two nations, with both countries vowing to double bilateral trade in the next five years.The FTA, the third to be sealed this year after the ones with UK and Oman, will […]

‘Strong wicket’: Piyush Goyal says November exports show healthy rise; merchandise trade picks up after October slump

[ad_1] India’s exports posted a healthy rise in November after a sharp fall in October, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, indicating that outbound shipments had regained momentum despite global volatility. He did not reveal the numbers, with the commerce ministry set to release official data on December 15.According to PTI, Goyal […]

From Ranji Trophy to India’s Adman: Piyush Pandey was a cricketer before revolutionising advertising | Cricket News

[ad_1] Piyush Pandey (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India woke up to shocking news on Friday, October 24, as Piyush Pandey, widely regarded as ‘India’s Adman,’ passed away at the age of 70. While Pandey’s legendary status in Indian advertising is well known, few remember that he began his professional journey on the cricket field before […]

US-India trade talks: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal to visit America on September 22

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A high-level delegation led by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States on September 22, 2025, to hold discussions on the India-US trade deal, the ministry of commerce & industry announced on Saturday.The delegation aims to advance ongoing trade negotiations and work towards the early conclusion of a […]