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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: Backing govt stand on the trade deal with the US, Indian industry on Wednesday said the economy remained resilient and businesses will pursue a diversification strategy to offset impact of 50% additional tariffs imposed by American President Donald Trump on Indian exports.While acknowledging challenges, Apparel Export Promotion Council chief Sudhir Sekhri wrote to…
Stock market investors may remain jittery in the near term after the steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering the United States came into effect on Wednesday, with analysts flagging textiles, gems and jewellery, and leather stocks as likely to remain in focus when trading resumes on Thursday.The additional 25 per cent levy…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…