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India-US tariff trade deal: Indian, American industry bodies and leaders rejoice

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India-US tariff trade deal: Indian, American industry bodies and leaders rejoice

Industry bodies and leaders in both India and the U.S., and across sectors, have welcomed the announcement of a deal between India and the U.S. under which tariffs on India are set to be slashed from the current 50% to 18%. India-U.S. trade deal updates on February 3, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump took to the…

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From 50% Cliff To 18% Relief — The Long Road To The Trade Pact

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India has sealed a ground-breaking trade deal with the United States wherein reciprocal tariffs on New Delhi have been slashed to 18% from 25% earlier, US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday.  The deal was cracked after months of rigorous negotiations between envoys of both the countries.  Here…

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Europe Prioritised India Trade Deal Over Ukraine’s Interests, Says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged that Europe was putting trade ahead of the interests of the Ukrainian people by signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, expressing his disapproval of the deal, according to CNBC. According to his statement, Europe was purchasing refined products made in India via Russian oil and was not…

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Budget 2026, Q3 Results, Auto Sales, US Fed Policy, Economic Survey To Drive Sensex, Nifty

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The week ahead promises intense action on D-Street packed with domestic events, primary market buzz, corporate action, and some major global cues, which will keep investors busy as Indian equities navigate the first few weeks of 2026 with caution amid new geopolitical tensions. The ongoing December quarter results and listings will drive stock-specific action, while…

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India-US Trade Deal Delay Could Trigger Deeper RBI Rate Cuts, Says Goldman Sachs Economist

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India’s strong macroeconomic indicators have paved the way for robust growth outlooks for fiscal year 2026-27, but the delay in India-US trade deal may lead to revisions of some barometers. According to global brokerage Goldman Sachs, India’s mass consumption trend, especially in the rural and lower income segments of urban spaces, is in a nascent…

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U.S. Ambassador Gor arrives in India, says ‘incredible opportunities ahead for two nations’

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U.S. Ambassador Gor arrives in India, says ‘incredible opportunities ahead for two nations’

Sergio Gor, left, is congratulated by President Donald Trump, after being sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to India, in the Oval Office of the White House, on November 10, 2025, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP  U.S. ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, known to be a key member of President Donald Trump’s inner circle, arrived India on…

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Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs: Nirmala Sitharaman

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Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs: Nirmala Sitharaman

 India only safeguarded its domestic industries against flooding which happens from a “predator”, the Finance Minister said. File | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said global trade is increasingly “getting weaponised” through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She said…

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Rupee falls against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee falls against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (December 16, 2025), weighed down by sustained Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) outflows and no breakthrough in the India-U.S. trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and…

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Stock markets trade lower in early deals on foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

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Stock markets trade lower in early deals on foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index, Sensex and the 50-share National Stock Exchange index, Nifty declined in early trade. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (December 15, 2025) in-tandem with a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Also, uncertainty over…

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Rupee slumps 9 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.41 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee slumps 9 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.41 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purpuse only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.41 against the U.S. dollar on Friday (December 12, 2025), as uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiment. Forex traders said the rupee is under…

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