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India’s steel industry unaffected by US tariffs, says top official

India's steel industry remains largely unaffected by Trump's tariff hike from 10% to 25%, as exports to the US are minimal, and the domestic market remains strong, per steel secretary Sandeep Poundrik

Trump’s trade war rattles global markets: Wall Street sell-off sparks recession fears

FM SItharaman says GST rates will come down further

US pushes India for sweeping trade reforms, calls for reduced tariffs and defense shift

India actively defending exports to navigate US tariff threats: Nirmala Sitharaman

Acknowledging that the proposed tariffs could impact India, the Finance Minister said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in discussions with top US officials to address the issue.

India, EU push to seal free trade deal by year-end

The urgency follows rising concerns over potential tariff hikes under US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and a recent meeting between leaders of two countries in which they reaffirmed their commitment to sealing the long-awaited trade pact this year.

India, EU fast-track free trade talks, set year-end deadline for deal

On Feb 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to seal a much-awaited free trade deal by this year amid rising concerns over US President Donald Trump's policy on tariffs.

Microsoft to discontinue Skype, prioritizes Teams for consumer communication

Teams offers familiar features like calls and messaging, along with advanced tools for meetings, calendar management, and community building, enhancing the user experience.

India’s GDP growth slows to 6.2% in Q3 amid manufacturing, mining slump

The latest figures follow a 5.6% GDP growth rate in the preceding July-September quarter, according to data released by the National Statistical Office.

Bitcoin crashes below $80,000 as crypto market wipeout tops $1 trillion

The leading cryptocurrency has dropped approximately 25% from its all-time high of nearly $110,000, as market insiders caution about potential price “suppression.”