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US tariffs: 25% of India’s textile exports to be hit over next month; here is what experts say

India’s textile exporters may be bracing for a major blow as the United States’ steep 50% tariffs come into force, with experts warning that nearly one-fourth of the country’s textile exports could be hit over the next six months. America is the largest market for Indian apparel, and order cancellations have already begun troubling exporters.The…

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Donald Trump vs Fed gov: Lisa Cook sues Trump admin; asks to ‘confirm her status’ as board member

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has taken the Trump administration to court after the US president tried to fire her.Cook’s lawsuit, filed by lawyer Abbe David Lowell, seeks an injunction to block her dismissal and “confirm her status” as a member of the central bank’s governing board.The case is being seen as an extraordinary legal…

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US tariffs: Duty-free cotton to boost exports; ‘make Indian textiles more competitive’ says ministry

The Centre’s move to extend the import duty exemption on cotton until 31 December 2025 is set to strengthen India’s position in global textile markets, reviving orders for small and medium enterprises as well as export-oriented units, the government said.The announcement comes at a critical time, as Indian textile exporters are worried abou the impact…

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Mutual funds’ share in household savings jumps 6x in decade on inclusion, low rates & confidence boost

MUMBAI: The share of mutual funds in the household sector’s gross financial savings increased from 0.9% in 2011-12 to 6% in 2022-23. Assets under management have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. This has made mutual funds a stabilising force in equities and helped cushion the equity market against volatility triggered…

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US tariffs: FM Sitharaman holds inter-ministerial meet; explores measures to shield exporters

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to explore possible support measures for exporters hit by steep US tariffs, PTI reported cited sources.The meeting was attended by senior officials from the ministries of finance, commerce, textiles, MSMEs, chemicals and fisheries.The discussions came in the wake of Trump administration’s decision to impose a…

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