One-third of 5-trillion dollar economy must come from exports: Pranab Mukherjee

Aug 27, 2019, at 07:45 pm

Kolkata: Former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee has said exports must constitute one-third of the five-trillion dollar Indian economy, an ambition of the present government.

USA-China trade war opens opportunity for India

Aug 15, 2019, at 04:04 am

The ongoing trade dispute between China and the U.S. has hurt American farmers but created opportunities for countries like India who see this uncertainty as a way to enter the international market. With U.S. soybean farmers uncertain about trade with China, India stands to benefit, report Ethan Brown, Skyler Rossi and Xinyu Wei from Missouri in USA and Suryodoy Mandal from Kolkata in India

What Does India Gain From A Prolonged US-China Trade War?

Feb 22, 2019, at 11:47 am

The US and China are currently locked in a conflict over tariffs and trade. Relations are at their worst since 1979. Both economies have been weighed down by this conflict, China perhaps more so. As it continues, what impact has it had on the Indian economy, and has it directly affected the value of the Rupee?

China slaps tariffs on 128 US products

Apr 02, 2018, at 03:22 pm

Beijing, Apr 2 (IBNS): In a major development that can further escalate trade war between the two nations, China on Monday suspended tariff concessions on 128 items of U.S. products including pork and fruits starting Monday, media reports said.

Trade war can lead to collateral damage for India: ASSOCHAM

Mar 26, 2018, at 02:08 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): If the tariff war escalates into a full-scale global trade war, it would have a collateral damage for the Indian economy as well, with the country's exports taking a hit, current account deficit facing pressure and the GDP taking a setback, the ASSOCHAM has said.