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Rare Earth Crunch Hits ECMS, Electronics Firms Seek Relief
Poonam Sharma
India's ambitious initiative to build its local electronics manufacturing ecosystem under the ₹22,919 crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has hit a crucial stumbling block — an ongoing global shortage of…
Tariffs halved under India-UK FTA , Scotch whisky gets cheaper
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – According to media reports on Friday stated that with tariffs cuts from 150 per cent to 75 per cent after India and the UK have signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the Scotch whisky imports…
A New Chapter in US–Bharat Trade: Racing Against Time
Countdown to August 1: US–Bharat race to seal interim trade pact before looming tariff deadline.
Tariff Tug-of-War: Bharat seeks protection for dairy and textiles, US pushes for digital and industrial access.
Strategic Stakes Rise:…
India-UK CETA ‘momentum’ to ‘Make in India’ led growth, export promotion says Modi
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a press statement with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer in London on Thursday said, “I am pleased that, after years of dedicated efforts, the CETA between our two countries has…
IEX Shares Plunge 30% After Market Coupling Nod by Regulator
Shares of IEX fell 30% on Thursday, touching a 52-week low after CERC approved market coupling norms.
New regulation effective January 2026 aims to introduce more competition in a market largely led by IEX.
Trading activity surged,…
Microsoft’s China Problem Becomes America’s Cyber Nightmare”
Poonam Sharma
It started with a discreet data glitch. Then there was an explosive exposé by ProPublica. And now, the Pentagon is in full damage-control mode, as Microsoft struggles to salvage its reputation. At the eye of the storm? A…
India–UK FTA Drives Auto Industry Boom: A Turning Point for Indian Mobility
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 25th July: The Indian automobile sector has hailed the recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a transformative step, with potential to redefine trade flows, competitiveness, and innovation across…
India breaks new Galaxy Z foldables record 2.1 lakh pre-orders
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Samsung, the company said on Thursday that ‘Made in India’ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE smart phones have received record pre-orders in India.
The newly-launched 7th generation…
ADB lowers India growth forecast to 6.5% from 6.7%
By Annjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Asian Development Bank on Thursday lowered India’s growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5 per cent from earlier 6.7 per cent on account of trade uncertainty and higher US tariffs that are expected to impact…
Trump announces ‘mega deal ever’ with Japan, claims US to gain 90% profits
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced the completion of what he called a “massive deal” with Japan, potentially “the largest deal ever made,” following intense and protracted negotiations between the two nations.…