US tariffs: Duty-free cotton to boost exports; ‘make Indian textiles more competitive’ says ministry

[ad_1] The Centre’s move to extend the import duty exemption on cotton until 31 December 2025 is set to strengthen India’s position in global textile markets, reviving orders for small and medium enterprises as well as export-oriented units, the government said.The announcement comes at a critical time, as Indian textile exporters are worried abou the…

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Mutual funds’ share in household savings jumps 6x in decade on inclusion, low rates & confidence boost

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The share of mutual funds in the household sector’s gross financial savings increased from 0.9% in 2011-12 to 6% in 2022-23. Assets under management have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. This has made mutual funds a stabilising force in equities and helped cushion the equity market against volatility…

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US tariffs: FM Sitharaman holds inter-ministerial meet; explores measures to shield exporters

[ad_1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to explore possible support measures for exporters hit by steep US tariffs, PTI reported cited sources.The meeting was attended by senior officials from the ministries of finance, commerce, textiles, MSMEs, chemicals and fisheries.The discussions came in the wake of Trump administration’s decision to impose…

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US economy: Q2 GDP growth revised upward to 3.3%; driven by low imports and strong consumer spending

[ad_1] The United States economy showed stronger growth than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, government figures showed on Thursday.According to the second estimates released by the US commerce department, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 3.3% between April and June, an upward revision from the 3.0%…

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‘Exaggerated’: India’s gains from discounted Russia oil just $2.5 bn, says CLSA; far below estimates

[ad_1] India’s much-talked-about savings from importing discounted Russian oil is not as large as believed. The gains are estimated to be just $2.5 per annum, far lower than the $10–25 billion, which is often quoted in media reports, a CLSA report showed on Thursday.“Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers,”…

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Donald Trump tariffs: Why did Nifty50, BSE Sensex tank in trade? Top reasons stock for market fall

[ad_1] Investors simultaneously grappled with additional challenges, including unfavourable global market indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Thursday, a day after Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India came into effect. While Nifty50 closed at 24,500.90, down 211 points, BSE Sensex ended at…

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‘If Indians don’t budge, Trump won’t need it’: Kevin Hassett cites India’s ‘intransigence’ as US tariffs take effect; calls ties ‘complicated’

[ad_1] Kevin Hassett (Image: X@/ani_digital) Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports to the US took effect on Wednesday, with White House officials linking the move to both trade disputes and geopolitical tensions.US national economic council director Kevin Hassett described the India-US relationship as “complicated,” citing India’s “intransigence” to open its markets to American…

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