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Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on “Friend” India
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting August 1, 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.
India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025
India has emerged as the top smartphone exporter to the US in Q2 2025, driven by Apple’s production shift and Tamil Nadu’s rise as a key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment.
India Overtime Regulations: What Employers and Employees Must Know
Gain a comprehensive understanding of overtime regulations in India, including legal requirements for double pay and key updates on working hours and state-specific overtime provisions.
Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability. Backed by a booming middle class, digital access, and policy support, the sector recorded a US$7.4 billion gross order value in FY 2024–25.
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country’s industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.
India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities
India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 updates on India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) landscape. On July 24, 2025, India and the UK formally signed an FTA, a momentous step forward in India’s trade relations with major developed economies.
