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 as […]
$80-billion automobile components industry looks for path to steer around Trump wall
Gurgaon: Manesar, one of the three main engines alongside Chennai and Pune of India’s massive automobile sector, is bracing for impact as the 50% tariff regime comes into effect. But unlike garment exporters, the auto ancillary industry does not have to contend with a blanket 50% tariff, giving it some wiggle room. Jagdeep Rangar of […]
Jobs in industries rise by 5.9% in 2023-24: Survey
New Delhi: Employment in industries rose by a healthy 5.9% in 2023-24 to over 1.9 crore from 1.8 crore in the previous year, a survey showed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the gross value added grew by 11.9% in current prices in the year 2023-24 compared to 2022-23.The ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) released the […]
India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038: EY report
NEW DELHI: India’s economy could reach $20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2030 and may emerge as the second-largest economy by 2038 with $34.2 trillion GDP, an EY report said. The report also said with appropriate countermeasures, India can limit adverse impact of higher US tariffs on selected exports to about […]
Blow for exporters! How will Donald Trump’s tariffs hit India Inc? Check sector & company-wise list
The tariff has increased sharply from 12% to 62%, expected to severely impact exporters such as Shahi Exports, Richa Global Exports, and Eastman Exports Global Clothing. Production is concentrated in Delhi NCR, Tiruppur, Bengaluru, and Ludhiana. With Indian garments effectively priced out of the US market, sourcing is expected to shift to Bangladesh, Vietnam, and […]
US tariffs hit Indian exports: Industry stresses diversification; opportunity to boost resilience & future-ready trading partner
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods from August 27 will hurt major export sectors but also presents an opportunity for India to strengthen its position as a resilient and future-ready trading partner, industry bodies said on Wednesday.The tariff is expected to hit sectors such as textiles, gems and […]
Trade war: India-US trade negotiations crucial, says finance ministry; warns secondary, tertiary effects of tariffs pose challenges
NEW DELHI: The finance ministry on Wednesday cautioned that while the immediate impact of US tariffs on Indian exports may be limited, their secondary and long-term effects could pose significant challenges. The remarks come as Washington’s 50% duties on Indian goods took effect from August 27, covering exports worth over $48 billion. India To Divert […]
‘Deal dependent upon…’: India indicates no compromise on red lines for US trade pact; ‘we cannot overlook some..’
India has explicitly stated its position regarding the protection of farmers, fishermen and small-scale industries, with no room for compromise on these matters. (AI image) India-US trade deal negotiations are contingent on how each country deals with ‘red lines’ sources have said. The US has imposed 50% tariffs on India for its exports to America, […]
EU trade commissioner likely to visit India next month; talks to advance FTA, final hurdles in focus
European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic is expected to visit India next month to assess the progress of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, PTI reported citing an official on Wednesday. The visit is likely to coincide with the conclusion of the 13th round of talks, scheduled from September 8 in […]
Trumps tariffs ‘wake-up call’: Amitabh Kant sees US duties as opportunity; urges bold reforms & efficiency
Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said India should view the US tariff hike as a wake-up call to implement bold and once-in-a-generation reforms while diversifying its export markets for long-term growth.Addressing the BN Memorial Lecture organised by IRS (C&IT) Association, Kant said, “This is India’s century, irrespective of Trump’s tariff, I strongly believe that […]