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US Solar Tariffs On Four South East Asian Countries May Help India Boost Exports
NEW DELHI: The prohibitive tariffs imposed by the US on solar imports from Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand may open new opportunities for Indian solar manufacturers to expand their businesses, according to industry players and experts. However, with Indian domestic manufacturing capacity just about to become sufficient to cater...
Experts Call For New Set Of Policies For Manufacturing Revival
NEW DELHI: For the manufacturing sector to grow at a rate faster than the broader economy, and raise its share in the gross domestic product (GDP), a fresh set of policies would be required, in addition to the ones that are tried like production-linked incentives, industry executives and experts...
Xi Jinping Wins The First Round In The Battle Of Attrition Against Trump In Tariff War
By Nitya Chakraborty Chinese President Xi Jinping has won the first round in the protracted battle against Donald Trump over his declaration of tariff war against China. After waiting for long three weeks for a personal call from XI Jinping offering talks to discuss the proposed tariff hikes, Trump...
Narendra Modi Is Facing His Crucial Choice – How To Deal With Pakistan ISI?
By Sushil Kutty Pakistan on Wednesday, a day after Pak Army Chief Gen Asim Munir-inspired ‘Muslim terrorists’ shot dead Hindu Indian males ‘touristing’ in Kashmir’s scenic ‘Pahalgam’, a spot eulogized as “Kashmir’s Switzerland”, woke up to the tragedy in India and in a gesture of commiseration expressed “concern at...
India Allowing USA To Raise Its Share In Defence Imports At The Cost Of Russia
By Anjan Roy Notwithstanding dooms-day-sayers words, United States is already claiming progress in trade talks with India. A White House press briefing last night has claimed as much, as US vice President, J.D. Vance, mentioned in his addresses and interactions with Indian officials in the last two days. The...
Reasons Why Gold Is The New Diamond: A Joy Forever
By K Raveendran Gold’s surge past the $3,500 mark represents more than just another financial milestone—it is a profound reflection of global market anxieties, geopolitical tremors, and a shifting investment paradigm that places growing scepticism on the stability and credibility of traditional economic hegemonies, particularly that of the United...
May Day’s Call For Global Unity Of Working Class Is More Relevant Today
By Krishna Jha The occasion of May Day, observed on May 1 by crores of workers and young people across the globe as a day of international working-class solidarity, necessitates a reassessment of our collective objectives in the context of an escalating global crisis of capitalism. Throughout more than...
Centre’s Intriguing Silence On Posting Advisors To Manipur Governor
By Rabindra Nath Sinha KOLKATA: Political observers, bureaucrats – retired and serving – and employees’ unions in Manipur are intrigued at the prolonged indecision on the part of the Union government on the issue of appointment of advisors to aid and assist the Governor who is in command of...
India, US Have Finalised Terms For Bilateral Trade Agreement: USTR
NEW DELHI: India and the US have finalised the terms of reference outlining the roadmap for negotiations of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to a statement issued by the US. US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said that these ongoing talks will help achieve balance and reciprocity...
Reforms Key To India’s Growth Story Over Next Two Decades: FM
SAN FRANCISCO: India’s quest for sustained growth over the next two decades hinges on a new paradigm, driven by bold reforms, enhanced domestic capabilities, and strategic institutional collaborations suited for the evolving global landscape, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The last two Union Budgets have laid the...
IMF Lowers India’s Growth Projection To 6.2% For FY2025-26
NEW YORK: The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025-26, slower than earlier estimated rate of 6.5 per cent, due to escalated trade tensions and global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. “For India, the growth outlook is relatively more stable...
Global Strategists Positive On India But Expect Asia Growth To Decelerate
MUMBAI: Global strategists at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America (BofA) are positive on India even as the latter downgraded its forecasts for Asia growth amid persistent pressures from tariff shocks. However, they believe that uncertainty is still at historic levels and weak global markets can cap absolute returns....
RBI’s LCR Guidelines To Boost Credit Growth By 1-1.5%
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) final guidelines on the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) framework are expected to boost credit growth by 1–1.5%, according to brokerages. The softer-than-expected norms could unlock Rs 2–3 lakh crore, which can be deployed for lending. A lower run-off factor will also provide...
After The Passing Away Of Pope Francis, A Conservative Shift In Vatican Is Likely
By Pablo Castaño ROME: There may come a time when we look back on the last decade as an anomaly in the modern history of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis — the figurehead of these years, and a radical by the standards of the Catholic hierarchy — is gone,...
Reconciliation Path Of Uddhav Thackeray With His Cousin Raj Has Many Roadblocks
By Sushil Kutty Filmic conclusions can be happy and unhappy. This one is filmic because it began with an interview involving filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar and needs a grand opening: Will cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray end estrangement and join hands against the BJP and the Shinde Sena? To...
Apart From Trade, China And Asia-Pacific Security Figured In Modi-Vance Talks
By T N Ashok NEW YORK: U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday as New Delhi looked to avoid the 27% American tariffs, but, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Modi had established a...
Trump Is In Backfoot In Tariff War, India Should Extract Maximum Benefits
By Anjan Roy The visit of the US vice president, J.D. Vance beginning Monday indicates a subtle turn in the relations between the two countries, India and US. There is a personal note in this four day visit amidst the turmoil in global trade over Trump’s tariff war.. Vance...
India In Urgent Need To Save Its Cities, People, And The Economy
By Dr. Gyan Pathak India is in urgent need to save its cities, people, and economy from multiple crises. Politics in classification of urban and rural areas may not save it, rather it creates mismatch between the stark reality on the ground and the proper planning and effective action...
