Textile exports: India extends duty-free cotton imports by 3 months; relief for exporters hit by US tariffs

[ad_1] The government on Thursday announced a three-month extension for duty-free cotton imports, allowing the benefit to continue until December 31 to aid textile exporters hit by 50 percent US tariffs.“In order to support exporters further, the Central government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025…

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‘Trump a great peacemaker’: Secret letter from Xi Jinping helps revive India-China ties; move to counter US tariff war

[ad_1] In March, when Trump escalated trade tensions with China, Beijing initiated discreet diplomatic communications with India. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s global tariff war has had one major consequence – India and China, the world’s second and fifth largest respectively – are growing closer, with focus on trade ties. The development is significant…

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Industry says eco resilient, to pursue diversification strategy

[ad_1] New Delhi: Backing govt stand on the trade deal with the US, Indian industry on Wednesday said the economy remained resilient and businesses will pursue a diversification strategy to offset impact of 50% additional tariffs imposed by American President Donald Trump on Indian exports.While acknowledging challenges, Apparel Export Promotion Council chief Sudhir Sekhri wrote…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold rate exhibiting bullish trend – what’s the outlook and should you buy or sell?

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: The bullish sentiment in gold is supported by both technical and fundamental factors. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their bullish trend in the near term, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The analyst also believes that…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 drops below 24,550; BSE Sensex down over 600 points as Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs hit India

[ad_1] Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in opening trade on Thursday a day after 50% US tariffs came into effect on India. While Nifty50 went below 24,550, BSE Sensex dropped over 600 points. At 9:27 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,539.05, down…

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Rug pulled from under carpet industry

[ad_1] Varanasi: With the American market accounting for almost 60% of India’s carpet exports of Rs 16,000 crore, amounting to nearly Rs 9,600 crore, the tariff hike is making the industry sweat, reports Rajeev Dikshit. Already, 85% of orders from US buyers have been put on hold.The sector is now looking towards govt for relief…

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