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India’s Economy Just Hit 8.2 Percent Growth but the Tariff Storm Is Closing In
Read the story ↗: India’s Economy Just Hit 8.2 Percent Growth but the Tariff Storm Is Closing InRecord growth, record low inflation and a manufacturing soft patch put the RBI in a tough spot ahead of its December meeting.
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India and Canada are quietly rebuilding ties through minerals, clean energy, and strategy
Read the story ↗: India and Canada are quietly rebuilding ties through minerals, clean energy, and strategyAfter two years of diplomatic chill, India and Canada have restarted trade engagement with a focus on critical minerals, clean energy, AI, and long-term supply chain…
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India’s export engine is quietly rewiring itself and the world is underestimating it
Read the story ↗: India’s export engine is quietly rewiring itself and the world is underestimating itAcross textiles, electronics, petroleum, marine goods, agriculture, and services, India’s exports are shifting from legacy dependence to diversified momentum.
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Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?
Read the story ↗: Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?With improving Indo-China ties and a stronger BRICS alliance, the question resurfaces: is India ready to let Chinese products and apps back in?
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India pushes ‘country of origin’ rules as US tariffs and trade talks intensify
Read the story ↗: India pushes ‘country of origin’ rules as US tariffs and trade talks intensifyNew Delhi’s move to mandate e-commerce filters for locally made products comes amid tariff tensions and renewed trade negotiations with Washington.
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India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging Growth
Read the story ↗: India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging GrowthShared ambitions, complementary strengths, and changing geopolitics are bringing India and Latin America closer than ever before.
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Confusion Over India’s Russian Oil Cuts: Washington Says Halved, New Delhi Says Business as Usual
Read the story ↗: Confusion Over India’s Russian Oil Cuts: Washington Says Halved, New Delhi Says Business as UsualThe U.S. claims India has cut Russian oil imports by half, but domestic refiners and data show no sign of slowdown as trade tensions rise.
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Trump Says Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a Big Step Toward Ending Ukraine War
Read the story ↗: Trump Says Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a Big Step Toward Ending Ukraine WarThe US President claims India’s move to stop buying Russian oil could shift global pressure on Moscow, even as trade frictions grow between Washington and New…
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India’s Manufacturing Momentum Picks Up Pace, Says Ficci
Read the story ↗: India’s Manufacturing Momentum Picks Up Pace, Says FicciA sharp uptick in production sentiment signals renewed industrial strength across key sectors.
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Indian Economy Holds Steady as Trade Strategy Reorients for Global Shifts
Read the story ↗: Indian Economy Holds Steady as Trade Strategy Reorients for Global ShiftsDun & Bradstreet sees resilience in India even as external pressures rise.
