US tariffs on electronics: India emerges favourable among competitors

IANS | April 3, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India has emerged favourably placed in the first round of reciprocal tariff announcements by the US, especially compared to key electronics export competitors like China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia, following the extraordinary and relentless efforts by its negotiators and leaders, industry experts said on Thursday.

India stands less impacted by Trump tariffs than global peers: Industry

IANS | April 3, 2025 9:13 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, industry experts said on Thursday that it appears India's export competitiveness to the US market stands far less impacted on a relative basis compared to global peers.

US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses

IANS | April 3, 2025 8:18 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.

PM Modi to leave for Thailand tomorrow for BIMSTEC meet

IANS | April 2, 2025 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Bangkok on Thursday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to further strengthen economic and trade ties between India and Thailand.

209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw

IANS | April 2, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.