US tariffs on Indian goods among lowest after trade deal

IANS | February 3, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) With the new trade deal with the US in place, India is now among the nations with one of the lowest tariff rates being imposed by the Donald Trump administration compared with other Asian economies such as China, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

SAIL records highest-ever sales with 16 pc growth in FY26 so far

IANS | February 3, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of the country’s largest steel-making companies and a Maharatna public sector enterprise, on Tuesday announced it has achieved its highest-ever cumulative sales during the April to January period of the current financial year.

India takes decisive steps toward self-reliance in critical materials

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) With coordinated domestic and global initiatives, India is positioning itself as a reliable and competitive player in advanced materials value chains, taking decisive steps toward self-reliance in critical materials by establishing a domestic ecosystem for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs), an official statement said on Tuesday.