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Why a Budget proposal to roll back a century-old tax exemption has sparked anger among military veterans

February 11, 2026 6:27 pm

Disability pensions for armed forces personnel have been fully exempt from income tax since 1922. The Budget, however, proposes to do away with the exemption for a certain category of retired personnel — those who did not have to leave the forces owing to the disability and continued serving until superannuation.

Explained: US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal — how this affects India

February 11, 2026 4:17 pm

India US joint statement update: The US has softened its claims about the gains it had secured from India as part of the trade deal. The updated factsheet tempers the wording in one section from 'committed' to 'intends', removes the mention of 'certain pulses' from another section, and drops one point altogether.

How gold rally is affecting small jewellers, as big players turn to innovation

February 11, 2026 10:37 am

With gold prices unlikely to slow down, established players like Titan and Caratlane might remain stable but the fate of smaller players hangs in the balance.

Stocks of textile exporters, including Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Arvind Pearl Global Industries, declined up to 5% on Tuesday following the US-Bangladesh agreement.

How India’s US deal tariff advantage over Bangladesh vanished overnightSubscriber Only

February 11, 2026 3:36 pm

Trade deals signed by Bangladesh and India further assume significance as ties between New Delhi and Dhaka have soured in the last few months.

How the US trade deal will change India's feed market

February 10, 2026 1:24 pm

India has not opened the door to American GM corn and soyabean. But it has provided a window for US sorghum and DDGS that might not be small

Trump effect: Harley-Davidson could make a comeback in India after US deal

February 08, 2026 4:31 am

While India is one world’s biggest motorcycle markets, it is a relatively small market for high-end premium bikes. After struggling to gain a foothold in the Indian market for several years, the iconic American brand shut its shops in 2020.

Trump order announces rollback of 25% additional tariffs: What it says India has 'committed to'

February 09, 2026 7:02 pm

The executive order, issued separately from the joint statement, says India has agreed to 'stop' importing Russian oil, increase energy purchase from US and expand defence ties. Notably, the joint statement makes no mention of Russian oil

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How India-US trade pact can affect GPU access, data centre investment opportunities

February 08, 2026 12:33 pm

India’s electronics industry, which has grown significantly in recent years, is expected to see increased activity as the new framework promises to provide improved market access and technology flows.

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Udit Misra writes: Did Trump’s tariffs help manufacturing jobs in the US?Subscriber Only

February 07, 2026 6:56 am

In his weekly column, "GDP: Graphs, Data and Perspectives", Udit Misra writes that a central reason cited for US President Donald Trump's global tariffs was the revival of domestic manufacturing. Official data, however, points to a decline in US jobs.

Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. That is easier said than doneSubscriber Only

February 07, 2026 6:57 am

The challenges in replacing Russian oil with US or Venezuelan crude are not only commercial but also technical. Then there are the considerations around India’s strategic autonomy. Analysts expect a gradual reduction in imports rather than a sudden stop.