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ExplainSpeaking: What Trump’s tariff abuse teaches IndiaSubscriber Only
August 8, 2025 07:32 IST
Experts suggest that the 50% tariffs could result in India’s GDP falling by more than half a percentage point. But, Trump is not singling out India, and India should not impose retaliatory tariffs. Here's why.
As Apple pledges $100 bn additional investment in US, likely impact on IndiaSubscriber Only
August 7, 2025 15:33 IST
If Apple chooses to go deeper on manufacturing in the US, New Delhi could feel some of its effects. Here's how
Explained: Trump’s additional 25% tariff on India brings tariffs on India to 50%, highest tariffs worldwideSubscriber Only
August 6, 2025 21:10 IST
In July, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Indian imports. He threatened additional tariffs this week for 'buying massive amounts of Russian Oil'
A reminder for Trump: US wanted India to buy Russian crude to keep oil market stable, prices in checkSubscriber Only
August 6, 2025 14:40 IST
Trump Indian oil imports Russia: Trump has been berating India over its Russian oil imports and pressuring New Delhi into cutting down on imports from Moscow in the hope that threatening or penalising a key trade partner would force the Kremlin’s hand into ending the war in Ukraine.
How India’s pesticide market is changingSubscriber Only
August 4, 2025 07:57 IST
The growth is now coming not from insecticides or fungicides, but herbicides. And the driver for that is shortage of labour for manual weeding.
Sacking over hiring numbers: How Trump has undermined US data collectionSubscriber Only
August 3, 2025 20:53 IST
The firing of the commissioner of the US’ Bureau of Labor Statistics over a bad set of jobs numbers is the latest in a series of troubling issues plaguing America’s data collectors.
What Trump is actually doing — and why India needs to press reform & resetSubscriber Only
August 3, 2025 20:52 IST
Global trade and tech order is changing, talks with US based on maintaining status quo will leave India more vulnerable
Is India’s economy ‘dead’ as Donald Trump claimed?Subscriber Only
August 3, 2025 10:11 IST
Trump says India’s economy, the fastest growing in the world, is ‘dead’. Here’s how India stacks up against other countries on growth. But the data also show significant concerns for India on a range of indicators
ExplainSpeaking: Key takeaways from IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook on India, the US, and the worldSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 11:21 IST
The broader message is captured by the title of the report — “Global Economy: Tenuous Resilience amid Persistent Uncertainty”. However, it hides considerable variation in the economic prospects of different countries.
How Trump’s 25% tariffs announcement could impact future India-US trade negotiationsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 13:39 IST
Trump tariffs India impact: Indications are that the outer limit for a deal, currently pegged at around October from New Delhi’s perspective, might need to be brought forward.
From 58th to 55th largest – how Nigeria’s GDP climbed up the world rankings in 1 daySubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 17:52 IST
A change in the base year and GDP computation methodology has increased the size of the Nigerian economy. India, too, is in the process of updating its GDP data.
More than minimum: Why govt is mulling ‘living wage’, and what it could mean for women at workSubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 14:39 IST
While living wage standards would benefit all workers, the impact could be more significant for women, who face higher opportunity costs
Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy: A brief history of quick commerce, its rise, impact, and possible future in IndiaSubscriber Only
July 27, 2025 18:36 IST
The huge popularity of 15-minute deliveries from online platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart derives from the great convenience that it offers to customers. But the model faces stresses and challenges, and its profitability and sustainability over the longer term remain an open question.
Three times the price of other cooking oils: Here’s why coconut oil is on fireSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 07:55 IST
A tight global supply, the result of lower production in the Philippines and Indonesia, plus diversion for the production of biodiesel, has made coconut oil the most expensive of all cooking oils today
The UK trade deal, and cues for the big one — the pact with the USSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 07:19 IST
India UK trade deal 2025, US tariffs on Indian goods: India and the US have concluded a week-long round of trade negotiations earlier this month to finalise an interim trade deal seen as crucial for New Delhi to skirt reciprocal tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline.
UK trade deal: India gains big in food, footwear, textile; to cut tariffs in auto, liquorSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 14:07 IST
New Delhi extracted enhanced market access in export-oriented sectors such as marine and animal products, including seafood, dairy, and meat products, with tariffs reduced to zero from up to 20 per cent.
Why a strong rouble is a double-edged sword for Russia
July 25, 2025 04:21 IST
The rise is driven primarily by the Russian central bank’s tight monetary policy and optimism after US-Russia talks in February raised hopes for a peace settlement in Ukraine.
Tariff Tracker, July 23: Trump’s 3 trade deals with Japan, Philippines, IndonesiaSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 16:43 IST
On Tuesday, the US president agreed on trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, and issued a statement detailing the terms of the trade deal with Indonesia. His 'Liberation Day' tariffs will become effective August 1, unless countries enter into trade deals with the US
Explained: Why food inflation may remain lowSubscriber Only
July 21, 2025 07:50 IST
A second successive good monsoon, combined with the government allowing imports of pulses and edible oils at zero/low duties, is likely to keep a lid on prices going ahead
Explained: Biostimulants that aid plant growth, now under the Centre’s scrutinySubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 06:31 IST
Biostimulants can help enhance the yield from a harvest, but are officially treated as distinct from fertilisers and insecticides. Their market is estimated to grow in the next few years.
Why Trump’s cane sugar push for Coca-Cola does not make senseSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 15:48 IST
Sodas in the United States are sweetened using high fructose corn syrup. Trump has said that Coca-Cola will now shift to cane sugar, claiming the latter is “just better”. Here’s why the US President is wrong
US plans sanctions on Russia’s trade partners: The full picture for India, explained in 3 pointsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2025 16:14 IST
Impact of US sanctions on India Russia Oil Trade Explained: What exactly is this US sanctions threat on countries that trade with Russia, and how far can it impact India? We explain, in 3 points.
What China’s GDP growth data tells us about its challenges, strengths amid tariff warSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 11:08 IST
Why have the data released this week surprised global analysts for the second time in two quarters? What domestic and external challenges does China’s economy face, and how has it managed them?
Jane Street vs SEBI: As trading firm seeks relief, a recall of its actions and the regulator’s allegations of market manipulationSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 17:44 IST
What is Jane Street accused of doing? What is F&O trading, and why has SEBI warned retail investors of the risks that are involved in it? Almost two weeks after SEBI’s interim order, here’s what to know.
Tariff Tracker, July 14: Trump’s latest tariff announcements, and the impact so far on the USSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 16:21 IST
What are the latest tariffs announced by the US President? How do things stand presently, and why has China been spared in the latest round of levies?
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