India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government remained closely engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) throughout the Section 301 investigation over forced labour and as a result of these sustained efforts, India has been placed in the lower tier of additional tariffs under the final measures, providing a relative advantage to Indian exports in key sectors, an official statement said on Saturday.

India bets big on infrastructure-led growth across sectors

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India is betting big on infrastructure-led growth and the world is starting to take notice, a new report has said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has spent more than a decade attempting one of the most ambitious economic transformations in modern history.