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US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs

The United States has flagged concerns over India's increasing and burdensome import-quality requirements, among its many barriers to trade,

US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say

Indian and U.S. officials discussed trade issues including the reduction of tariffs and easing of non-tariff barriers, making progress towards a bilateral trade

India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India weighs scrapping import tax on US LNG, boost purchases, sources say

India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with

India weighs scrapping import tax on US LNG, boost purchases, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say

India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources

India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say
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India eyes tariff cut on more than half of US imports to shield its exports, sources say

India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the

India eyes tariff cut on more than half of US imports to shield its exports, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

India to scrap digital ad tax, easing US concerns

India will scrap a tax of 6% on digital advertisements online, the finance minister said on Tuesday, easing costs for U.S. tech giants such as

India to scrap digital ad tax, easing US concerns
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US trade officials to visit India for trade talks amid tariff concerns

A delegation of officials from the United States will visit India from March 25-29 for trade talks with Indian officials, a US embassy spokesperson

US trade officials to visit India for trade talks amid tariff concerns
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties

India and New Zealand aim to sign a free trade agreement in the next two months, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday, a move that could

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties
Asia|Business|Economy

India's February merchandise trade deficit narrows to its lowest in over 3 years

India's merchandise trade deficit in February narrowed sharply to $14.05 billion, the lowest level in more than three years, as imports fell amid

India's February merchandise trade deficit narrows to its lowest in over 3 years
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months, boosts rate cut hopes

India's retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, giving

India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months, boosts rate cut hopes
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defence products for fair new deal

India needs to buy more defence products and lower its tariffs on U.S. products for the two countries to be able to sign a "grand" bilateral

US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defence products for fair new deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India's exports face pressure from US, EU trade policies, govt official says

Indian exports are facing mounting pressure from aggressive trade policies by partners such as the United States and the European Union, a senior trade ministry

India's exports face pressure from US, EU trade policies, govt official says
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India's trade minister heads to US for talks as Trump tariffs loom, officials say

India's trade minister Piyush Goyal started on a trip to the United States on Monday to pursue trade talks, two government officials said, with

India's trade minister heads to US for talks as Trump tariffs loom, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

India, Britain step up trade talks amid Trump tariff threats

India and Britain will aim to more than double bilateral trade in a decade, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as the two

India, Britain step up trade talks amid Trump tariff threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India eyes to boost trade with US; January trade deficit as expected

India said on Monday that bilateral merchandise trade with the United States has increased by about 8% to more than $106 billion in the ten

India eyes to boost trade with US; January trade deficit as expected
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Indian industries see opportunity in Trump's trade goals

Indian industry and trade experts see an opportunity to expand business with the U.S. after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald

Indian industries see opportunity in Trump's trade goals
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Modi's US visit raises industry hopes amid tariff threats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day U.S. visit starting Wednesday, is expected to propose tariff cuts and increased energy and defence imports during

Modi's US visit raises industry hopes amid tariff threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India to review tariff surcharges on luxury cars, solar cells, may spur US imports

India plans to review import tariffs on over 30 items, including luxury cars, solar cells and chemicals, a senior finance ministry official said,

India to review tariff surcharges on luxury cars, solar cells, may spur US imports
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

India asks whether global tax deal can work after US withdrawal

India is assessing whether a global corporate tax deal agreed between 140 nations can work following U.S.

India asks whether global tax deal can work after US withdrawal
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

India vows to avoid protectionist signals on trade, says top official

India does not want to give any signal that it is protectionist, the top bureaucrat in the finance ministry said, after slashing import duties on

India vows to avoid protectionist signals on trade, says top official
Asia|Election|News|World

Low turnout, apathy in India election a worry for Modi's campaign

A lower turnout so far in India’s long general election has rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign managers, raising into question whether

Low turnout, apathy in India election a worry for Modi's campaign
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

India's economy seen growing at slower pace in March quarter

India's economy is expected to have grown at a slower pace in the January-March quarter than the previous three months, dampened by a moderation in manufacturing

India's economy seen growing at slower pace in March quarter
Business|Economy|News

India's fast economic growth lays firm ground for next government

India's economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace of 7.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024, helped by a strong performance in

India's fast economic growth lays firm ground for next government
Asia|Business|Economy

India to increase road toll charges from Monday

India will hike road toll charges across the country by 3-5% from Monday, officials said, after putting the annual increase on hold in April due to the country's

India to increase road toll charges from Monday
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters

Exit polls could not accurately capture discontent among the social and economic castes that are ranked lower in India in key states, resulting in an

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters

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