LiveIndia’s Trade Deficit Rebounds to $21.5 Bn in March After 3-Year Low
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $21.54 billion in March, reversing the relief seen in February when it had narrowed to a three-year low...
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India Plans to Export 40,000 Tonnes of Shrimp to US After Tariff Pause
India’s seafood exporters are preparing to ship 35,000–40,000 tonnes of shrimp to the US after President Trump paused a 26% tariff hike on 9th April,...
India’s Industrial Growth Slows to 2.9% in February on Weak Manufacturing
India’s factory output (IIP) grew 2.9% in February 2025, slowing from 5.2% in January due to weaker growth across key sectors. Manufacturing and mining growth...
China 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...
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...