India’s Defence Output Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Defence National

India’s defence production reached a record ₹1,50,590 crore in the financial year 2024–25, marking an 18% increase from the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to 2019–20, production has nearly doubled, showing a 90% growth that highlights rapid expansion in domestic manufacturing. Why

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PM Modi Says India Prepared to Protect Farmers’ Interests

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India is ready to safeguard the interests of its farmers and economy following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian agricultural exports. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that India is prepared to handle […]

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The 50% Wall: Why India Must Now Redraw Its Global Trade Map

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

When Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing a 50% tariff on Indian imports, it wasn’t just a headline move. It was a sledgehammer to India’s export engine. For a nation that shipped nearly $87 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2024, this tariff isn’t just punitive, it’s paralysing. The reason? India’s continued […]

National

Anand Mahindra Urges Two-Step Strategy Amid US Tariff Hike

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian business leader Anand Mahindra has suggested a focused two-step strategy to turn the latest U.S. trade move into an opportunity. His comments come in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% additional tariff on certain Indian imports, a move that has created uncertainty for Indian exporters and raised concerns across the […]

National

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Warns Tariffs Will Hurt Indian Exports

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticized the United States’ recent decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50%, warning that such a move will make Indian exports unaffordable for American consumers. He called the additional penalty a political tactic, rather than a fair economic decision. Tariffs Spark Tension The United States […]

International

Ukraine Flags Use of Indian Components in Russian Drones

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Ukraine has informed India and the European Union that electronic parts made or assembled in India were found inside drones used by Russian forces. The drones, identified as Shahed-136 models, have been used in several strikes across Ukrainian territory in recent months. The discovery was made during forensic investigations of downed drones. What Was Found […]

National

India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry

International

Brazil Vows to Fight Trump Tariffs as Injustice

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

The Brazilian government has sharply criticized the United States for imposing a steep 50% tariff on several Brazilian exports. Officials described the move as unjustified and confirmed plans to challenge the decision through trade negotiations and legal mechanisms. Tariffs Hit Key Agricultural and Industrial Exports The new tariff impacts nearly 36% of Brazil’s export

Business Trade

India’s Rice Exports Expected to Withstand US Tariff

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]