Other Briefings
India Prepares Enhanced Tariff Reduction Proposal for US Trade Deal
India prepares for revised tariff proposals for upcoming US trade negotiations, aiming to finalize a bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025.
India-US Trade Relations Under Trump’s Tariffs
US President Donald J. Trump’s recent announcement on the implementation of “reciprocal tariffs,” set to take effect on April 2, 2025, marks a significant shift in the trade dynamics between India and the US.
India’s GDP Growth Projected at 6.5% for FY2024-25: Second Advance Estimates
As per the latest Second Advance Estimates of National Income, released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on February 28, 2025, India’s GDP is projected to grow by 6.5% in FY 2024–25.
Karnataka Global Investor Meet 2025: Over US$115 Billion in Investments Announced, Industrial Policy 2025-30 Unveiled
Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investor Meet attracted over US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.
India-US Relations: Key Outcomes of Modi-Trump Meet
On February 13, 2025, PM Modi and President Trump discussed goals to strengthen bilateral ties and clarified mutual expectations. Discussions focused on trade, defense, energy, space, and supply chains.
India-Slovakia Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations
India and Slovakia enjoy a diversified partnership that spans the economic, defense, and technological domains.
India Revises Customs Tariff Structure Under Union Budget 2025-26
India’s Union Budget 2025-26 proposes cutting seven aditional customs tariff rates for industrial goods, reducing total slabs to eight, including a zero rate.
Why the Focus on Makhana – A Rising Superfood from India
As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.
