Did India Miss a U.S. Trade Deal by Hesitating? How Timing and Politics Derailed Talks With Trump
A long-discussed U.S.–India trade agreement failed to materialise not solely because of unresolved economic issues, but due to timing, political caution in New Delhi, and what Washington insiders describe as a deliberately hard-edged negotiating style under former U.S. President Donald Trump. That account has now been publicly detailed by Howard Lutnick, who offered an unusually […]
US tariffs row: Putin backs Modi, says ‘India won’t bow to pressure’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, dismissing mounting pressure from the United States and calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “balanced, wise, and nationally oriented leader.” Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin stressed that New Delhi would never compromise its sovereignty under […]
Economic Practices Must Be Fair: Jaishankar at BRICS Meet Amid Trump’s Tariffs
At the 2025 BRICS Summit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called for fair and transparent global economic practices at a time when India faces steep new tariffs from the United States. Speaking at the virtual summit, Jaishankar emphasised that BRICS must strengthen cooperation to build resilient and reliable supply chains. […]
India Sees Limited Impact of US Tariffs, Bets on Reforms and Diversification
The imposition of a steep 50% tariff by the United States on Indian goods has triggered concern among exporters. But senior government sources insist the overall impact on India’s economy will be limited — and that this is a moment to accelerate reforms, not panic. Limited Economic Exposure India’s merchandise exports to the US stand […]