Boost for Ujjwala beneficiaries: Govt approves Rs 30,000 crore payout to OMCs for LPG losses; move aims to ensure stable supply

NEW DELHI: In a major relief to public sector oil firms, the Cabinet on Friday approved a Rs 30,000 crore compensation package to offset their losses from selling domestic LPG below cost amid elevated international prices.The package will be paid to Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in…

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New steel ministry rules rattle medical device makers: Medical device makers seek BIS exemption; industry warns of system disruption

Representative image (AI-image) Medical product manufacturers face potential supply disruptions due to new steel ministry regulations, which require raw materials used in steel products to meet Indian standards.Industry leaders expressed concerns about their inability to comply with the latest rules that mandate BIS certification for imported raw materials like hot rolled steel and ingots. Previously,…

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US tariff hit on India: Electronics sector faces $20–30 billion potential loss; semiconductors could be next in line

India’s electronics sector could face a major hit, with potential losses of $20-30 billion in future business opportunities due to US tariffs, which may expand to include semiconductors, according to industry experts and company executives. Despite Apple and Samsung likely receiving tariff exemptions, including 100% semiconductor tariffs, due to their planned US investments and existing…

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‘Why Russian oil?’: Orders to US put on hold, cancelled overnight – Indian exporters recount ‘harrowing night’ after Trump’s 50% tariffs

Indian exporters were in shock after Trump announced 50% tariffs (AI-generated image) US buyers frantically contacted Indian exporters throughout Wednesday night, delivering unsettling news. Orders faced suspension or cancellation following US President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.A Rs 600 crore garment export company’s CEO, who wished to remain anonymous…

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India-US trade deal: With Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs looming, India reviews market access offers for US; three-pronged strategy to protect exporters

India-US trade deal: India remains optimistic about finalising the Bilateral Trade Agreement this month. (AI image) With US President Donald Trump doubling the tariff rate to 50%, India is looking to review its market access offers to America in some sectors. India is conducting a fresh assessment of its market access proposals to the United…

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Trump tariffs: Prolonged 50% duty could cut India’s growth by up to 0.8%; next round of trade talks ‘important’, says Morgan Stanley

Trump tariffs could hit India’s economic growth (AI image) India’s economic growth could face a sharp slowdown if the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump remain in place for an extended period, according to Morgan Stanley. The impact could range between 0.4 per cent and 0.8 per cent, the bank said…

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Trade war: Donald Trump’s 50% ‘penalty’ tariffs threaten India’s manufacturing goals, warns Moody’s; GDP growth could slow by 0.3%

US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% could deal a major blow to New Delhi’s manufacturing ambitions, ratings agency Moody’s warned on Friday.Moody’s cautioned that the steep tariff gap compared with other Asia-Pacific nations could reverse some of India’s recent gains in attracting global investment, hurting both growth and…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in red; BSE Sensex down over 120 points as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sentiment

Market experts anticipate sideways trading, influenced by US-Russia diplomatic negotiations, India’s stance on US tariffs and corporate earnings trends. Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday as Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India and its likely impact on exports and economy hit sentiment. While Nifty50…

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