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India-US trade deal: Modi government eyes tariff cuts on more than half of US imports worth $23 billion, says report – The Times of India

India-US trade deal: Modi government eyes tariff cuts on more than half of US imports worth  billion, says report – The Times of India

WTO data indicates the U.S. trade-weighted average tariff stands at 2.2%, whilst India’s is 12. (AI image) India is willing to reduce tariffs on over 50% of American imports valued at $23 billion during the initial stage of a trade agreement under negotiation between the two countries, two government officials told Reuters. This significant reduction aims to prevent retaliatory reciprocal …

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Dramatic reversal! Foreign investors leaving Indian stock markets for China – but here’s why India is still an attractive bet – The Times of India

Dramatic reversal! Foreign investors leaving Indian stock markets for China – but here’s why India is still an attractive bet – The Times of India

Foreign portfolio investors have continued their exodus from Indian stock markets in early March as well. (AI image) Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, have come down significantly from lifetime highs. Investors have lost several lakh crore in the market correction and foreign portfolio investors have been withdrawing money continuously for several months now.Foreign portfolio investors have continued their …

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‘Stay on the right side of the weapon to…’: What Jaishankar has to say on dealing with weaponisation of global goods – The Times of India

‘Stay on the right side of the weapon to…’: What Jaishankar has to say on dealing with weaponisation of global goods – The Times of India

“The world today makes business decisions factoring in national security,” said Jaishankar. External affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that trade and business dealings between major economies are no longer just about cost, but also comfort and trust. Speaking at the Raisina dialogue in Delhi, S Jaishankar said that non-economic factors are increasingly influencing business decisions. Asked how he views …

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Stock market today: BSE Sensex ends flat; Nifty50 above 22,550 – The Times of India

Stock market today: BSE Sensex ends flat; Nifty50 above 22,550 – The Times of India

Market analysts anticipate stability in the coming days whilst monitoring international developments. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, remained largely unchanged on Friday, following a 2% increase in the previous two sessions. While Reliance Industries showed positive movement, IT stocks declined amid worries about US tariffs and unstable trade policies affecting global markets.The BSE …

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Elon Musk’s Tesla in India: Trump-led US wants zero tariff on cars imports – The Times of India

Elon Musk’s Tesla in India: Trump-led US wants zero tariff on cars imports – The Times of India

India currently imposes import duties of up to 110% on vehicles, which Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has publicly criticised. (AI image) Elon Musk’s Tesla cars in India: Donald Trump-led US government is seeking India’s agreement to remove tariffs on automobile imports as part of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. However, India is hesitant to immediately reduce such duties to zero, …

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Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in green, crosses 74,000 mark; Nifty50 near 22,450 – The Times of India

Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in green, crosses 74,000 mark; Nifty50 near 22,450 – The Times of India

Market experts indicate that sustained recovery will depend on developments regarding US tariff policies and continued interest in domestic equities. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, surged in opening trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex went above the 74,000 mark, Nifty50 was near 22,450. At 9:18 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 74,068.32, …

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