Economics
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India & Brazil sign rare earths pact, will ‘wait and watch’ US SC tariff order fallout
India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on critical minerals and rare earths during PM Modi's meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Ináci...
The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* that President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the Interna...
States must drive next wave of reforms for 2047 goal: Niti CEO
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam stated that states must now lead the next wave of reforms for India to achieve developed nation status (Viksit Bharat) by ...
Congress asks PM Modi to put interim US trade deal on hold, seek renegotiation
Following the US Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA-based tariffs, the Congress party urged Prime Minister Modi to put the India-US...
India-US tariffs after Supreme Court verdict: An explainer
Following the US Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* striking down IEEPA-based tariffs, India's tariff situation ...
Trump announces hike in tariffs to 15 pc on all countries
The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling on February 20, 2026 (*Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump*), held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (...
Indian goods face only 10 pc reciprocal levy in US after court ruling, new order: Exporters
Following the US Supreme Court striking down IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026, and the US government subsequently issuing a new executive order under...
India now faces 10 pc tariffs in US for 150 days; govt says studying implications
Following the US Supreme Court's invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs, the Trump administration imposed a 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 of the...
10% US tariffs on India to give major export boost to domestic labour-intensive sectors
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under IEEPA on February 20, 2026, ruling them illegal in a 6–3 decision Following...
Pharma exports up 9.4 pc in FY25; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026-27
India's pharmaceutical exports grew 9.4% in FY2024-25 to reach $30.47 billion, crossing the $30 billion mark for the first time, according to data released b...
Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on February 21, 2026, that India is actively working to expand its Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) w...
US Supreme Court invalidates many of Trump's tariffs. What happens to all the trade deals now?
The US Supreme Court struck down the majority of Trump's tariffs imposed via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in a 6–3 ruling on Febru...
Exporters cautious after SC strikes down Trump tariffs, fear fresh moves
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court, in a 6–3 majority ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, struck down President Trump's sweeping "reciprocal...
Banco do Brasil aims to boost Brazil-India trade to $100 billion: Tarciana Medeiros
At the India-Brazil Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi (February 21, 2026), Banco do Brasil President Tarciana Medeiros announced the bank's aim to serve as a ...
ET Explainer: What will US tariff be now?
On February 6, 2026, the US and India announced a framework for an interim bilateral trade deal, reducing the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% t...
India, Brazil have huge potential to grow trade: Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva undertook a state visit to India from February 18-21, 2026, leading a delegation of approximately 14 ministers ...
National Launch of Access Pass for Fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Opens New Horizon Marine Fisheries Sector.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, launched the Access Pass for Fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ...
Net FDI remains in negative zone in Dec too amid highest ever repatriation
India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month in December 2024, driven by record-high repatriat...
Corporate investment push strengthens, Rs 4.35 lakh crore lined up in FY26: RBI article
Private sector firms have earmarked Rs 4.35 lakh crore for capital expenditure (capex) in FY2026, up from Rs 4 lakh crore in the preceding year, indicating a...
USTR Greer likely in India next month, deal to come into effect in April
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer is expected to visit New Delhi around March-end to sign the India-US interim trade agreement. The ag...