LiveChina Hints at Rate Cuts to Offset Trump’s Tariffs
A Chinese state newspaper signalled the need for monetary easing as US trade tensions threaten economic growth, suggesting the central bank should cut interest rates...
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Piyush Goyal to Discuss Export Strategies Amid Trump’s Tariff Moves
Union Minister Piyush Goyal will meet exporters at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi today from 3 PM to 5 PM to discuss challenges posed by...
RBI May Cut Rates on 9th April Amid Global Tariff Pressures
With global trade tensions rising due to tariff hikes, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy decision on 9th April. Experts...
India Raises Excise Duty by Rs 2 on Petrol & Diesel; Retail Prices Unchanged
On 7th April, the Indian government announced a Rs 2 per litre hike in Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel, effective from...
Cabinet approves Rs 6,839 crore for Vibrant Villages Programme-II to boost border development
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II) with an outlay of Rs 6,839 crore. The...
Trump’s Tariff Move a Wake-Up Call for Indian Manufacturing: PwC India
The latest US tariffs may not directly impact India. Still, they serve as a wake-up call for Indian manufacturers to enhance efficiency and scale, says...
India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 8-Month High at 58.1 in March
India’s manufacturing activity surged in March 2025 as the PMI climbed to 58.1, marking an eight-month high and signalling a strong recovery. New orders hit...
US slams high India duties on farm goods before 2nd April tariffs
The Donald Trump administration has raised concerns over India’s high tariffs on American farm goods just days before reciprocal duties take effect, increasing pressure on...
Provident Fund Update: Govt Raises Auto-Settlement Limit to ₹5 Lakh for 7.5 Crore Indians
EPFO is set to enhance the auto settlement limit for advance claims from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending final approval from the...
Govt to impose 10% import duty on desi chana from 1st April
The government will impose a 10% import duty on desi chana (Bengal gram) from 1st April. In May last year, the government allowed duty-free import...