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Government Hikes Drawback Rates to Support Jewellery Exports Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Government Hikes Drawback Rates to Support Jewellery Exports Amid Tariff Uncertainty

21 April 2025

The government of India has raised the drawback duties on gold and silver articles. As per a notification issued by the Finance Ministry, drawback duties on gold articles have risen from ₹335.50 to ₹405.40 per gram. Meanwhile, those on silver items have increased to ₹4950.03 per kilogram, up from ₹4468.10.  What Is a Duty Drawback? …

RBI’s Rate Cuts in 2025: What It Means for FD Investors and How to Plan Ahead

RBI’s Rate Cuts in 2025: What It Means for FD Investors and How to Plan Ahead

17 April 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its April 2025 policy meeting, reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps), bringing it down to 6.00%. This marks the second rate cut of the year, totalling 50 bps so far in 2025. The RBI has also changed its policy stance from ‘neutral’ to ‘accommodative’, signalling …

USD/INR: Rupee Rallies for Fourth Straight Session, Gains 19 Paise Against US Dollar

USD/INR: Rupee Rallies for Fourth Straight Session, Gains 19 Paise Against US Dollar

17 April 2025

The Indian Rupee continued its upward momentum on April 17, 2025, strengthening for the fourth consecutive session. It opened 19 paise (0.22%) higher at ₹85.49 against the US Dollar, compared to the previous close of ₹85.68. Over the past four trading days, the rupee has appreciated by nearly ₹1.2, significantly reducing its monthly decline to …

India Set for 6.5% Growth in 2025, Retains Top Spot Among Major Economies: UN Report

India Set for 6.5% Growth in 2025, Retains Top Spot Among Major Economies: UN Report

17 April 2025

India is projected to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2025 with a growth rate of 6.5%, even as the global economy faces mounting recessionary pressures, according to the latest report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Wednesday. Domestic Momentum Continues  UNCTAD attributes India’s steady performance to continued …

CRISIL Ratings: Bank Credit in India Will Grow by 12–13% in FY26

CRISIL Ratings: Bank Credit in India Will Grow by 12–13% in FY26

16 April 2025

India’s bank credit is expected to grow by 12–13% in FY26, slightly higher than the 11–11.5% growth seen in FY25. According to Crisil Ratings, this will be driven by new regulatory changes and expected tax cuts that could boost spending. Lower interest rates will also play a role. 3 Factors Supporting the Growth of Bank Credit …

Trump Slaps 245% Tariffs on China in Escalating Trade War

Trump Slaps 245% Tariffs on China in Escalating Trade War

17 April 2025

The trade war between China and the US has elevated to a new high as President Donald Trump commenced a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, some climbing as high as 245%. The significant move aligns with Trump’s ongoing ‘America First’ trade agenda and marks the latest in a series of tit-for-tat measures …

Rising Indirect Imports from China Alarm Indian Medical Device Makers

Rising Indirect Imports from China Alarm Indian Medical Device Makers

17 April 2025

India’s domestic medical device manufacturers have raised concerns over a surge in indirect imports of Chinese-origin products routed through countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. These rising imports, coupled with falling export growth, have prompted the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) to seek urgent intervention from Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.  Indirect Import …

Nadda to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme During Odisha Visit on April 11 to 13

Nadda to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme During Odisha Visit on April 11 to 13

12 April 2025

Union Health Minister J P Nadda will visit Odisha for 2 days starting from April 11 to April 13 to launch the Ayushman Bharat scheme along with other healthcare initiatives in the state.   Launch Event in Cuttack   Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar at around 1 PM and then travel to Cuttack, where he will attend …

WTO Cuts Global Trade Forecast: India Faces Export Challenges Amid Rising Tariffs

WTO Cuts Global Trade Forecast: India Faces Export Challenges Amid Rising Tariffs

16 April 2025

India’s exports could come under pressure next year as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has sharply lowered its global trade forecast for 2025. The WTO now expects world merchandise trade volume to shrink by 0.2% in 2025, a big drop from its earlier projection of 2.7% growth. This revision comes after factoring in the U.S.’s …

USD/INR: Indian Rupee Climbs as Investors Brace for US Retail Sales, Fed Talk

USD/INR: Indian Rupee Climbs as Investors Brace for US Retail Sales, Fed Talk

16 April 2025

The USD/INR spot rate is trading lower at 85.61 at 4:20 PM as of April 16, 2025, marking a 0.11% decline (-0.09) on the day. The pair has moved within a tight intraday range of 85.52 to 85.76, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. economic events. Market Drivers: Dollar Dips, Oil Drops, and Policy …

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