Moody’s Ratings indicates India’s strong domestic economy and low export dependence will help it withstand US tariffs and global trade disruptions. Government initiatives and easing inflation are expected to support economic growth, projected to be the highest among G-20 countries. While US tariffs pose uncertainties, India could benefit from capturing market share from other emerging […]
India better placed to face US tariffs: Moody’s
Trade tensions, policy uncertainty still hurting global growth, but India shows resilience: RBI
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Despite global economic headwinds like trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the Indian economy demonstrates resilience with sustained momentum in industrial and service sectors, according to an RBI report. Encouraging signs include record GST collections, a strong agriculture sector outlook, and declining CPI inflation. India’s stability and strong macroeconomic fundamentals position it as a promising destination […]
Jaguar Land Rover anticipates the UK-India FTA will streamline business operations, enabling a stronger focus on the Indian market. The automaker plans to expand its local assembly, potentially including the Defender model, and double its retail presence in India.
India has restricted imports from Bangladesh through northeastern land ports following controversial remarks by a Bangladeshi official. The move, effective May 17, redirects exports through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva ports, increasing logistics costs for Bangladeshi businesses.
Indian ports set to gain from ongoing supply chain shift? Moody’s weighs in on the China+1 strategy
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Indian ports are poised to gain significantly from the global China+1 strategy, as companies diversify their supply chains. Moody’s Ratings suggests that while Chinese ports may face financial headwinds, Indian and Indonesian ports could experience increased activity. This shift is driven by geopolitical tensions and India’s relatively low exposure to US tariffs.
State-owned oil companies currently operate an aging fleet that’s mostly on-charter from global companies and the shipping and petroleum ministries want to change that, said the people, who asked not to be identified citing rules. The plan’s first phase involves purchasing 79 ships, of which 30 of them would be medium-range vessels, they said.
Indian authorities are disputing the rejection of 15 mango consignments by the US, citing procedural lapses by American inspectors who allegedly bypassed protocol by directly reporting issues instead of notifying the irradiation facility in Mumbai. Despite the disruption caused by data recording errors, mango irradiation and exports to the US have normalized, with significant volumes […]
A recent Allianz Trade survey reveals a significant shift in exporter sentiment following the implementation of new U.S. tariffs. The survey, conducted across nine countries, indicates that 42% of companies now anticipate a decline in export revenues, a stark contrast to the pre-tariff optimism.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to accelerate negotiations for the initial phase of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. Discussions aim to finalize the first phase by fall, focusing on market access and non-tariff barriers.
India’s mango exports to the US grow, irradiation operations normalised after data error: Official
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India’s mango exports to the US are growing rapidly, reaching $10.01 million in FY24, up 130% from the previous year. A key irradiation facility in Mumbai, which processes the highest volume of mangoes for the US market, faced a brief disruption due to a data recording error in early May 2025. This led to the […]