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India-US Trade Deal Finalised

India-US Trade Deal Finalised: Tariffs Cut to 18%, Markets Rally and Leaders React

Posted on February 3, 2026

In a major development in global trade relations, India and the United States have officially announced a landmark bilateral trade deal that eases months of tariff tensions and opens a new chapter in economic cooperation. The agreement confirmed by leaders in both countries has already triggered strong market reactions and widespread political and industry responses. […]

India Budget 2026–27

India Budget 2026–27 Context and Market Start

Posted on February 2, 2026

On February 1, 2026, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 her ninth consecutive Budget speech lasting around 83 minutes. This year’s Budget was crafted against global pressures including heightened trade disruption, elevated tariffs from major economies like the US, and geopolitical uncertainties. Investors entered the market with tempered expectations, prioritising clarity […]

India-EU Trade Deal

India-EU Trade Deal: A Historic Milestone in Global Commerce

Posted on January 29, 2026

The India-European Union (EU) trade deal has emerged as one of the most significant economic agreements in recent history, connecting two of the world’s largest economic regions. After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the EU have finally concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a pact that promises to reshape bilateral trade, boost economic […]

New 3-Year Steel Tariff

New 3-Year Steel Tariff in India Targets Chinese Imports

Posted on December 31, 2025

India has taken a major step to protect its domestic steel industry by imposing a three-year import tariff on selected steel products. This move is expected to affect steel imports from China and other countries that have been exporting low-priced steel to India. The safeguard duty, as it is officially called, ranges between 11% and […]

T20I team

Left Out of T20Is, Siraj Makes His Case Through SMAT Brilliance

Posted on December 13, 2025

In India, There is constant competition in the sport of cricket. Although not being selected or dropped is part of a player’s cricket progression, a player like Mohammed Siraj (to be ignored by the Indian selectors for the T20I team) may consider it a setback. Even though it would have been easy to throw in […]

Microsoft Unveils Historic $17.5 Billion Investment

Microsoft Unveils Historic $17.5 Billion Investment in India’s AI Infrastructure

Posted on December 10, 2025

Microsoft has revealed a groundbreaking US$ 17.5 billion investment to boost India’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure the company’s largest-ever commitment in Asia. This announcement came after a meeting between Microsoft’s CEO and top Indian leaders, signalling a strong long-term partnership to strengthen India’s digital and AI ecosystem. This investment follows an earlier commitment […]