Trust, once damaged, slow to rebuild: US expert on India-US trade deal

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:38 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) After months of rancor and uncertainty, the United States and India have announced an initial trade deal. The agreement eases a standoff that had become untenable for both sides, but it will not magically restore trust, a former senior US government official has opined.

Tata Power’s Q3 profit falls 25 pc to Rs 772 crore; revenue declines

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Tata Power on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company at Rs 772 crore for the October–December quarter (Q3) of FY26, compared to Rs 1,031 crore in the same period last financial year (Q3 FY25).

Trade deal with US has helped India regain export competitiveness: SBI

IANS | February 4, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) India now has one of the lowest tariffs among key Asian countries, with the US-India trade deal resulting in a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent earlier, and this will help in improving the country’s export competitiveness, according to an SBI Research report released on Wednesday.