US and Bangladesh strike new trade deal — key terms of the agreement

The United States and Bangladesh on Monday finalised the United States–Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, wrapping up negotiations as both countries stepped in to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Under the revised framework, Bangladeshi exports to the American market will attract a 19% tariff, marginally lower than the 20% imposed in August and significantly below the … Read more

‘Historically new level’: US cuts tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19% under new trade deal

The United States and Bangladesh on Monday reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade as both sides seek to deepen their “bilateral economic relationship”. Under the arrangement, Bangladesh’s exports to the American market will face a 19% tariff, slightly below the earlier rate of 20%. The signing brought together US trade representative Jamieson Greer and Bangladesh’s … Read more

Industry split, govt reviews import policy on refurbished med devices

NEW DELHI: As India pushes ahead with bilateral trade agreements, the issue of importing refurbished medical equipment has emerged as a contentious flashpoint in the medical devices sector. Domestic players have warned against easing restrictions, flagging patient safety risks and concerns over unfair competition, while MNCs are advocating a globally-aligned framework to allow wider access … Read more

New Tamil Nadu plant to power JLR’s ambitions in India

CHENNAI: Strengthening India’s capabilities in premium vehicle manufacturing, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc (JLR) have inaugurated a new greenfield facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu. Located about 80km from Chennai, the plant is expected to emerge as a key assembly hub for JLR, which currently assembles its vehicles … Read more

India-Seychelles ties: PM Modi announces $175 million economic package; focus on maritime, development cooperation

India on Monday announced a $175 million development assistance package for Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s President Patrick Herminie, with the two sides outlining a joint vision to expand bilateral engagement across sectors. The development was announced following the Modi-Herminie meeting, which also saw the signing of … Read more

‘Remember Trump was right…’: US President cheers Dow Jones at record high; sees index doubling to 100,000 on ‘great tariffs’

US stock market at new highs (AI image) US President Donald Trump sees the US stock market doubling from here by the end of his term. Praising the first year of his second term, Trump expressed confidence that the stock market could double within the next two years after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed … Read more

Tata Motors, JLR commence production in Tamil Nadu; start manufacturing Range Rover Evoque

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin during the inauguration of the Tata Motors passenger vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) manufacturing facility, in Panapakkam, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. (@CMOTamilnadu/X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) have commenced operations at their new manufacturing … Read more

Provident Fund withdrawals via UPI soon! New EPFO app to have several subscriber-friendly features; check details

Representative image generated by AI (Gemini) In a move aimed at modernising retirement fund access, EPFO is working on a new mobile application that may allow subscribers to withdraw a portion of their EPF savings instantly through the UPI payment gateway. The app, expected to be launched around April, is part of efforts to reduce … Read more