India’s much-talked-about savings from importing discounted Russian oil is not as large as believed. The gains are estimated to be just $2.5 per annum, far lower than the $10–25 billion, which is often quoted in media reports, a CLSA report showed on Thursday.“Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers,” CLSA…
The United States economy showed stronger growth than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, government figures showed on Thursday.According to the second estimates released by the US commerce department, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 3.3% between April and June, an upward revision from the 3.0% figure…
A day after the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods came into effect, Maruti Suzuki India chairman RC Bhargava said that India should stand united to face the 50% tariffs imposed by the US and not give “in to any kind of bullying”.“It is our duty as Indians to do our very…
The Indian aviation sector is expected to encounter greater turbulence in FY2026, with projected net losses that can climb to Rs 95,000 to Rs 1,05,000 crore compared to Rs 55,000 crore in FY2025. The escalation in losses is driven by slowing passenger traffic growth alongside increasing aircraft deliveries, as cited by ICRA. “During FY2025, the…
Kevin Hassett (Image: X@/ani_digital) Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports to the US took effect on Wednesday, with White House officials linking the move to both trade disputes and geopolitical tensions.US national economic council director Kevin Hassett described the India-US relationship as “complicated,” citing India’s “intransigence” to open its markets to American products…
The government on Thursday announced a three-month extension for duty-free cotton imports, allowing the benefit to continue until December 31 to aid textile exporters hit by 50 percent US tariffs.“In order to support exporters further, the Central government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till…
In March, when Trump escalated trade tensions with China, Beijing initiated discreet diplomatic communications with India. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s global tariff war has had one major consequence – India and China, the world’s second and fifth largest respectively – are growing closer, with focus on trade ties. The development is significant since…
New Delhi: Employment in industries rose by a healthy 5.9% in 2023-24 to over 1.9 crore from 1.8 crore in the previous year, a survey showed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the gross value added grew by 11.9% in current prices in the year 2023-24 compared to 2022-23.The ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) released the…
Gurgaon: Manesar, one of the three main engines alongside Chennai and Pune of India’s massive automobile sector, is bracing for impact as the 50% tariff regime comes into effect. But unlike garment exporters, the auto ancillary industry does not have to contend with a blanket 50% tariff, giving it some wiggle room. Jagdeep Rangar of…
Gold price prediction: The bullish sentiment in gold is supported by both technical and fundamental factors. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their bullish trend in the near term, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The analyst also believes that the…
