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India’s Economy “Resilient,” FM Says Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 3, 2025, said that despite the 50 % U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, the Indian economy remains strong enough to absorb external shocks. She was speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi. Domestic Anchors Against Global Risks Sitharaman stressed that India’s strength lies in domestic consumption […]

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India Secures ₹1.02 Lakh Crore Investment In Food Sector

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

At the World Food India summit held from September 25 to 28 in New Delhi, 26 domestic and global firms committed to invest ₹1.02 lakh crore in India’s food processing sector. The agreements cover multiple segments, including dairy, packaged foods, ready-to-eat products, edible oils, meat, poultry, and beverages. Job Creation And Economic Boost The government […]

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PM Modi Says Tax Burden To Ease With Growth

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the inauguration of the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, said that as India’s economy becomes stronger, the tax burden on citizens will reduce further. He attributed this to ongoing reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system and structural changes in taxation. What Tax Relief Includes […]

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India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $26.49B in August

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

India’s merchandise trade deficit eased in August 2025 to US$ 26.49 billion, showing an improvement compared to US$ 27.35 billion in July. The narrowing gap came despite both exports and imports recording a decline, highlighting the slowdown in global trade activity as well as domestic demand pressures. Exports & Imports Decline Exports in August fell […]

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Rupee Slumps To Lifetime Low Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Indian rupee dropped to a record low of around ₹88.44 per U.S. dollar on September 11, 2025, extending losses under pressure from U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Tariff Concerns Fueling The Drop Investors are uneasy over Washington’s newly imposed tariffs, which have raised concerns about India’s export competitiveness and trade balance. These tariff actions […]

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Fitch Raises India FY26 Growth Forecast To 6.9%

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2025–26 to 6.9%, raising it from the earlier estimate of 6.5%. Q1 Performance The revision follows a stronger-than-expected performance in the April–June quarter, when India’s real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year, compared to 7.4% in the previous quarter. Fitch had earlier

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India Maintains 6.3–6.8% GDP Forecast Despite U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran reaffirmed India’s GDP growth projection for FY2025–26 at 6.3% to 6.8%, despite the U.S. imposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods. He pointed to the economy’s strong start, with the first quarter recording 7.8% growth, as evidence of resilience. The projection also matches the range highlighted in […]

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Rupee Hits Record Low On Mounting U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The Indian rupee slipped past the ₹88-per-US-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a historic low amid escalating concerns about new U.S. tariffs on Indian imports. Markets are reeling from the added duties, which raise total tariffs to 50%. Growth Expectations Take A Hit Despite India’s strong 6.5% to 7.8% GDP growth earlier in the […]

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GST Reforms Must Safeguard State Revenues, Says Stalin

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cautioned that Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms cannot genuinely benefit the public unless they protect states’ revenues. He stressed that financial security for states is essential even as the Centre moves ahead with rate rationalisation. States Unite Ahead Of Council Meet Stalin’s remarks came as eight opposition-ruled

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FIIs Sell Equities but Remain Active in IPOs

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers in India’s secondary markets through August 2025. Data shows they have sold equities worth ₹25,564 crore so far this month. This extends their selling trend for the year, with cumulative outflows crossing ₹1.57 lakh crore. Analysts attribute the move to global uncertainty and profit-booking in overvalued