‘50% is not tariff, it’s an embargo’

Gokaldas Exports is among the largest players in the garments business, supplying goods to top global markets. The company’s managing director Siva Ganapathi speaks to TOI over the impact and plans to tackle the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods. Excerpts:What will be the impact of the 50% additional tariff on Indian…

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Kushagra Bajaj’s daughter joins grp, 5th gen of family

MUMBAI: Bajaj Group chairman Kushagra Bajaj’s daughter Anandamayi (22) joined the $2.5-billion family business as general manager (strategy) earlier this month. Her entry into the group is part of a growing trend of women from major business families taking up management roles. Anandamayi, whose mother Vasavadatta Bajaj is the sister of Aditya Birla Group chairman…

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'Europe has lot of opportunities'

Bharat Forge, heavily reliant on the US auto sector, faces potential headwinds from new import duties. Vice-Chairman Amit Kalyani acknowledges possible near-term demand issues but remains optimistic about resolving the situation with American buyers. If talks fail, the company will explore opportunities in Europe, leveraging FTAs. Source link

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Land reforms needed to make India a mfg hub: Industry body

NEW DELHI: India must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking competitiveness agenda, and undertake factor market reforms such as land reforms, to help realise the goal of emerging as a global manufacturing and investment hub.“India has made remarkable progress in several areas of reform, but land remains a domain where foundational changes are overdue in terms…

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‘Failed to show respect’: Adidas designer Willy Chavarria regrets ‘Oaxaca slip-on’; accused of copying Mexican design

Willy Chavarria (L); Sandals known as “huaraches” displayed at a market in Oaxaca (R) US fashion designer Willy Chavarria has said he regrets that sandals he made with Adidas copied a traditional design from Oaxaca in southern Mexico.“I deeply regret that this design has appropriated the name and was not developed in direct and meaningful…

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Aviation market: India is ‘interesting’ and key to growth, says Malaysia Airlines; aims to be core service link without domestic JV

Malaysia Airlines Berhad sees India as an “interesting” and high-potential market and wants to be accepted as one of the country’s core service providers connecting it to the rest of the world, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad, Izham bin Ismail has said.The Southeast Asian premium carrier, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, operates 77…

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US market outlook: Wall Street braces for CPI test as rally nears record highs; analysts flag pullback risk; tariff impact in focus

A fresh look at US inflation trends this week is set to test Wall Street’s record run, with several strategists warning that equities may be primed for a pullback after months of near-uninterrupted gains.The benchmark S&P 500 closed on Friday up more than 8% for the year and near all-time highs, while the Nasdaq Composite…

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India’s passport climbs several ranks in world’s most powerful passports rankings; US, UK no longer powerhouses – top points to know

The strength of Indian passport has increased substantially in recent times. India’s passport has climbed several ranks in the latest Henley Passport Index list of the world’s most powerful or strongest passports. The strength of Indian passport has increased substantially in recent times, enabling Indians to access more than 60 nations without prior visa arrangements…

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