US tariffs: Textiles, gems and jewellery to face pressures; pharma and electronics insulated

IANS | August 27, 2025 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) As the higher US tariffs against Indian goods set to come into effect from Wednesday (US time), sectors such as textiles and gems and jewellery — both labour-intensive industries — are expected to face moderate pressures while pharmaceuticals, smartphones and steel are relatively insulated due to exemptions, existing tariff structures and strong domestic consumption.

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch set for Sep 9 with major upgrades

IANS | August 26, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced the date of its next big global event — September 9 — with a tagline “Awe dropping” that would take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in the state of California in the US.

Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant a true example of ‘Make in India, Make for World’: Chairman

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:00 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Calling it a true example of “Make in India, Make for the World,” Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava on Tuesday said the company’s Gujarat plant is being developed into a global hub as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first batch of the company’s electric SUV, ‘e-Vitara’, and inaugurated India’s first lithium-ion battery cell plant at Hansalpur here.