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US–Bangladesh trade pact dents India’s tariff edge in American market
The US-Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement signed in February 2026 sets a 19% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, with a zero-duty quota for textiles and...
India likely to pursue critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe
India is actively negotiating agreements with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands for joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling of...
India-US trade framework to accelerate aviation growth, says Boeing India chief
The India-US trade framework announced in early February 2026 includes significant provisions for the aviation sector: tariff relief on aircraft and...
NRIs hold 0.6% of all NSE listed companies, even as Budget 2026 hiked their limit to 10%
Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, raised the individual investment limit for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in NSE-listed...
India-US trade deal to boost exports, but energy, metals remain concerns: SBICaps
An analysis by SBI Capital Markets (SBICaps) noted that the India-US interim trade deal will boost Indian exports through the reduced 18% reciprocal tariff...
U.S.-Bangladesh trade agreement a cause of concern for Indian apparel exporters
The United States and Bangladesh signed a trade agreement reducing the US reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 19% (down from a proposed 37%), with a...
US claims India will remove digital services tax: Here's what it means
The US claimed India will remove its digital services taxes as part of the India-US trade deal framework announced in February 2026. India had already...
Amid rising imports of cheap teas, Tea Board orders all consignments to be tested from May 1
The Tea Board of India has directed that all imported tea consignments will be subject to mandatory laboratory testing at NABL-accredited laboratories from...
RBI proposes to raise unsecured loans to 20% of total for urban co-op banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) on February 10-11, 2026, as part of the...
Bangladesh textile exports to US go 'tariff-free': What it means for India
Under the newly signed US-Bangladesh trade deal, ready-made garments (RMG) made from US-origin cotton and synthetic fibres will enter the US market at zero...
Indian exporters cheer as US trade deal signals growth in orders
Indian exporters expressed strong optimism following the announcement of an India-US interim bilateral trade agreement, with expectations of significant...
US, India to work towards interim agreement, aim to conclude BTA: White House fact sheet
Leaders of India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually beneficial, balanced trade relationship ensuring benefits for exporters and workers in...
US pushes India on digital taxes, e-trade rules
A White House fact sheet on the India-US trade deal listed digital services taxes and e-commerce trade rules as key negotiation items, alongside IPR, labour...
Bangladesh strikes trade deal with US, gets exemption on textile exports made with American cotton
Bangladesh and the United States formalised the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, granting Bangladeshi goods a flat 19% US tariff and zero duty for a specified...
US-India trade deal: White House fact sheet says Interim Agreement will cut India tariffs and set stage for BTA
The White House announced that the US and India will finalize an Interim Agreement in the coming weeks, cutting tariffs on US goods and paving the way for a...
FM Sitharaman outlines Union Budget 2026-27 priorities at US-India Strategic Partnership Forum meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Board Members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in New Delhi on February 10, 2026...
EPFO may allow EPF withdrawal through UPI using new app from April
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a new mobile application from April 2026 that will allow its nearly 8 crore members to...
'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House
The White House released a fact sheet outlining key terms of a framework for an Interim Agreement between the US and India, describing it as a 'historic'...
India's net-zero drive to require $300 bn annual investment: StanChart
Standard Chartered's India and the Energy Transition report (released February 10, 2026) estimates that India will require annual investments of up to $300...
RBI proposes deregistration window for NBFCs without public funds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft directions on February 10-11, 2026, proposing to exempt certain Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) from...