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India–Russia trade surges fivefold to $68 billion, but deficit balloons to $59 billion, says Jaishankar

Amid US tariffs on Indian goods tied to its Russian oil imports, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar urges broader market access for Indian exports as bilateral trade soars.

US tariffs on India may widen India–China stock gap, heighten export risks

India faces increasing economic pressure as steep 50% US tariffs jeopardize key export sectors, potentially opening the door for competitors while prompting urgent responses from India’s political and state leaders.

Tamil Nadu’s textile belt

Tamil Nadu’s textile hubs reel as US slaps 50% tariff, exporters fear ‘de facto embargo’

Orders stall, rivals swoop in, and over 2 lakh jobs could be at risk if crisis deepens.

free access for American cotton

India weighs duty-free US cotton, limited farm quotas as trade tensions flare

With tariffs deepening rift over Russian oil, New Delhi explores concessions to salvage key deal amid growing industry unease and fragile export margins.

Apple

Apple’s $100 billion US manufacturing surge puts India’s iPhone ambitions at risk

As Apple ramps up domestic production with its American manufacturing program, India — a key iPhone exporter — braces for ripple effects amid rising tariffs and shifting global supply chains.

Trump’s new 50% tariff on Indian goods takes effect under wider global trade overhaul

India faces one of the highest surcharges among over 90 countries affected by the US’s new tariff regime, with the added duty linked to its discounted oil imports from Russia.

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI holds repo rate at 5.5%, signals pause as global risks grow

Citing inflation volatility, trade tensions, and ongoing rate transmission, Reserve Bank of India opts for a wait-and-watch approach with neutral stance intact.