Is the US mulling ending the H1-B visa programme? – Firstpost
Is the American dream becoming more distant? A US lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the H1-B visa programme, whose biggest recipients are Indians. We talk about all this…
Rakesh Tikait on why farmer unions oppose India-US trade deal – Firstpost
Farmer leader and Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has said that the recently announced India–US tariff framework would severely harm Indian farmers. Announcing plans for a massive nationwide…
White House ‘silently’ rewords India-US trade deal fact sheet – Firstpost
White House revises India-US trade deal fact sheet, softening language on $500 billion purchase pledge and dropping references to agricultural goods and digital services tax removalThe United States has quietly…
The Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide and the K-wave overwhelming India – Firstpost
India’s tryst with Korean culture began during the pandemic and turned into an obsession for many. The suicide of three minor girls from Ghaziabad tells a dark tale. We talk…
India-US trade deal to be signed by mid-March, joint statement soon: Piyush Goyal – Firstpost
Piyush Goyal said India and the United States are expected to release a joint statement on their proposed trade deal within days, with the final agreement likely to be signed…
What will India gain if it buys oil from Venezuela, not Russia? Savings of $3 bn, says SBI research – Firstpost
A sustained USD 10–12 per barrel discount on Venezuelan heavy crude could offset higher logistics costs and keep inflation unchanged, even as India reduces reliance on discounted Russian oil.India’s crude…
‘Agri, fertilisers sensitivities fully taken into account,’ says Piyush Goyal – Firstpost
Union Minister Piyush Goyal assures India will protect agriculture, dairy, and fertilizer sectors in the new US trade deal, while opening opportunities for textiles, leather, gems, and technology, balancing domestic…
Jaishankar, Rubio back Quad ties, welcome India-US trade deal ahead of critical minerals meet – Firstpost
EAM S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to expand bilateral and Quad cooperation, focus on critical minerals and energy security, and welcomed the India-US trade deal…
Sensex surges 2,073 pts, Nifty ends above 25,700 – Firstpost
The BSE Sensex soared 2,073 points to settle sharply higher, while the NSE Nifty ended above the 25,700 mark. The rally was broad-based, with heavyweight financials, ports, energy and select…
India–US trade deal lifts market sentiment; FPI outflows may reverse, says Antique – Firstpost
Brokerage sees removal of 15-month overhang on equities as tariff cuts and improved trade outlook boost chances of foreign inflowsIndian equities could see a meaningful turnaround in foreign investor sentiment…
PM Modi says ‘patience, wisdom’ paid off as India-US trade deal enters last leg – Firstpost
PM Modi underscored the importance of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US and explained how the deal reflects continued efforts to engage at the highest levelPrime Minister Narendra…
How India-US trade relations evolved over time – Firstpost
From April 2025 to February 2026, India-US trade relations saw escalating tariffs, intense negotiations, and strategic diplomacy. The timeline charts the journey from punitive 50% tariffs to a historic trade…
India, US agree to trade deal, BTA to be signed after documentation concludes – Firstpost
India and the US are moving to formalise a trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, with documentation expected soon and exporters seeing improved competitivenessAfter…
Garments, leather, footwear set to gain as India-US trade deal lowers tariffs to 18 per cent – Firstpost
The new tariff deal between India and the United States has eased industry concerns by lowering duties on Indian goods to 18 per cent, making several export sectors more competitive…
Union Budget 2026 accommodates key US demands amid trade talks – Firstpost
Tax holiday for foreign data centres, duty waivers in aviation and nuclear power signal calibrated outreach to the US amid tariff tensionsThe Union Budget 2026-27 has tilted towards accommodating several…