Several states will witness heavy rains, thunderstorms, and lightning over the coming days due to cyclonic circulation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Saturday, April 5. In its bulletin, the weather agency said that an upper air cyclonic circulation was over central parts of Madhya Pradesh, south Andaman, and the neighbourhood at lower tropospheric […]
India’s structural growth story remains intact but faces near-term headwinds: Market analyst Bhawna Chhabra – CNBC TV18
Despite the recent global trade tensions sparked by new reciprocal tariffs, India’s long-term economic growth prospects remain strong, according to Bhawna Chhabra, Senior Market Analyst at Rosenberg Research. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Chhabra acknowledged that while India is not immune to these global developments and faces potential challenges in the short term, its fundamental […]
Trump Tariff Effect | Order cancellations, demands for discounts rip into Indian apparel exports – CNBC TV18
The Indian apparel export sector is bracing for immediate challenges despite initial relief over the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by the United States. Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council, in an interview with CNBC-TV18, highlighted that while the industry might gain some advantage over key competitors like Bangladesh and China due to […]
Reciprocal tariffs won’t derail broader India-US ties, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran – CNBC TV18
The imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, is unlikely to fracture the wider strategic relationship between India and the United States, according to former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran. Speaking in an interview with CNBC-TV18 following the Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 27% levy on India, Saran suggested that while trade […]
Critical minerals & defence in focus as India, Chile seek to strengthen ties – CNBC TV18
India and Chile have agreed to initiate discussions on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, aimed at stronger bilateral trade across multiple sectors. The announcement came following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font in New Delhi on Tuesday, April 1. The Chilean president is on a five-day visit to India. […]
BIMSTEC Summit: Maritime agreement, and adopting Bangkok Vision 2030 are top agenda items, says Indra Mani Pandey – CNBC TV18
The upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, set for April 3-4, will mark a significant milestone with the adoption of the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030. This strategic vision aims to enhance regional cooperation among the seven-member grouping, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. “Our leaders will be adopting a summit declaration, […]
Fintech growth in India calls for clear and predictable regulations: Razorpay Founders – CNBC TV18
The fintech industry in India has witnessed tremendous growth, and regulatory oversight has played a crucial role in ensuring its stability. However, greater transparency in regulatory communication and an evolution in regulatory processes are necessary to create a more predictable environment for businesses, according to Harshil Mathur, CEO & Co-Founder of Razorpay, and Shashank Kumar, […]
India holds firm on agricultural tariffs as US pushes for trade concessions – CNBC TV18
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has paved the way for the sale of premium products in India. However, the Indian government has strategically excluded dairy and agriculture-based products from the agreement to safeguard the interests of local farmers. This move has led to friction with the United States, which is pushing for […]
Tariff uncertainty disrupts markets, puts auto industry at risk: Seth Freeman – CNBC TV18
Tariff uncertainty is causing major disruptions in business planning and market stability, according to Seth Freeman, Senior Managing Director at GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group. He highlighted that the unpredictable nature of tariff impositions, delays, and changing terms is making it difficult for companies to plan. “This is new territory to use tariffs like this… […]
India ranks third in global startup funding with $2.5 billion raised in Q1 2025: Tracxn – CNBC TV18
India’s startup ecosystem continued its growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, securing $2.5 billion in funding and ranking third globally, behind the US and the UK, according to Tracxn’s latest Geo Quarterly India Tech Report. However, in a notable shift, Delhi surpassed Bengaluru in total funding for the quarter, marking a key change […]