Tariff shock: Indian exports to US crash 28.5%; GTRI warns labour-heavy sectors hurt most, urges quick policy action

India’s exports to the United States saw a sharp 28.5% fall between May and October 2025 as aggressive tariff hikes by Washington hit key sectors. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), shipments dropped from $8.83 billion to $6.31 billion during the period, coinciding with US duties rising from 10% in April to 25%…

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SIR phase 2: BJP forms central review team; panel to track discrepancies, BLO issues | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a national coordination team to monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and flag any “discrepancies,” along with issues faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the country. The seven-member committee will be headed by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh. Its…

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‘Phenomenally stupid’: Zerodha CEO Kamath sounds alarm on retail investors chasing pre-IPO gains; what he said

Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath cautioned retail investors against blindly chasing opportunities in India’s unlisted market, which is currently experiencing a surge in speculative activity. In a post on X Friday, Kamath said the ongoing IPO boom has fueled what he described as “phenomenally stupid” behaviour, with buyers eagerly seeking pre-IPO shares in hopes…

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‘Continue to see relentless growth’: Piyush Goyal on India’s GDP after 8.2% Q2 surge; credits reforms and ease-of-business push

File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: ANI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India’s stronger-than-expected 8.2% GDP expansion in the July–September quarter reflects the government’s sustained reform drive and measures to make business operations smoother. Speaking during a national padyatra in Gujarat, he said the numbers…

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Delhi court extends Anmol Bishnoi’s custody; NIA gets 7 more days; Siddique, Moosewala links probed | India News

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the NIA custody of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi. Just days earlier, Anmol, wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, was extradited from the United States to India. The NIA took him into custody immediately after he landed in Delhi.He was arrested in connection…

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New labour codes: Indian companies face higher wage expenses; manpower costs may increase 5-15% across sectors

Indian companies are likely to see higher wage bills as they adjust HR policies and compensation structures to comply with the new four labour codes. Experts estimate manpower costs could rise 5-10%, or even more for some firms.The increase in wage expenses is largely driven by higher costs for benefits such as gratuity, overtime, bonuses,…

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WHO urges countries to make fertility care affordable and accessible | India News

NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries — including India — to make fertility care safer, fairer and affordable, releasing its first-ever global guideline on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults of reproductive age, yet access to fertility services remains limited and costly. In many…

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