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  • Will dal derail deal? New irritant looms over India-US trade talks January 17, 2026
    India-US trade deal: US senators are urging Trump to push India to remove tariffs on American pulse exports. This demand touches upon India's agricultural policies and its goal of self-reliance in pulses. India's decision to impose tariffs was to protect its farmers. This could complicate the ongoing trade deal negotiations.
  • Union Budget: CII seeks infrastructure, R&D push to sustain India’s growth January 17, 2026
    Industry leaders are urging the government to use the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27. They want reforms in infrastructure, innovation, digital systems, and finance. This aims to keep India as the world's fastest-growing economy. Business confidence is high, driven by domestic demand. The budget proposals focus on capital expenditure and talent attrac […]
  • Mother of all trade deals is loading: What it means for India January 17, 2026
    India and EU are on the cusp of a landmark Free Trade Agreement, potentially dubbed the 'mother of all deals.' This pact, two decades in the making, aims to boost bilateral trade and investment, offering a crucial diversification avenue amidst rising protectionism. Key sticking points include market access for automobiles and agriculture, but a bre […]
  • CRISIL flags strong headwinds for merchandise exports January 17, 2026
    Indian merchandise exports face challenges from the US-India trade deal stalemate and possible US sanctions on Russian crude oil. Tea and basmati rice may see pressure. However, the current account deficit is projected to stay manageable due to strong services trade and remittances.
  • India's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge January 17, 2026
    India saw gross FDI inflows rise to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, increased profit repatriation and outflows significantly reduced net FDI to just USD 1 billion. Despite this, India's return on inward FDI remains strong. Emerging sectors like semiconductors and EVs are attracting foreign investment. Global FDI flows are lagging GDP growth.

 

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