How Donald Trump’s proposal to slap 100% tariffs on foreign films could hit Indian film industry

Donald Trump (File photo) Donald Trump deals a blow to Indian films! The proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films by US President Donald Trump presents an unexpected challenge for the Indian film industry, potentially impacting its commercial success and sustainability in a crucial international market, according to industry leaders. Trump’s justification for this measure stems…

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RBI forex income likely higher, set to push dividend payout to central government

The central bank’s income from foreign exchange reserves deployment in FY25 appears higher than the previous year, influenced by sustained elevated US treasury yields throughout several months, based on recent RBI data quoted by the Economic Times.This income, stemming from interest earnings on foreign assets, could contribute to an increase in the central bank’s dividend…

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China warns ‘unprecedented huge risks’ to global economy from US tariffs

AI-generated image (Credit: Bing image creator) China’s finance minister has criticized US tariffs for introducing “unprecedented huge risks” to global economic stability, according to a ministry publication released Tuesday. Simultaneously, China’s foreign ministry, via state-run Xinhua news agency, stated that the US must change its “threatening” stance if it hopes to reach any agreement. The…

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India-UK FTA to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 and benefit exporters, say industry bodies

Industry organisations on Tuesday welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), asserting it will significantly support Indian exporters aiming to expand their presence in the UK market, particularly in the face of current global economic uncertainties. The agreement aspires to elevate bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. Experts cited by news agency PTI…

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‘Bold, future-ready step’: Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India and the UK have finalized the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Double Contribution Convention on Tuesday, hailed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as a progressive step towards growth and innovation. Prime Minister Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the agreement’s potential to enhance trade, investment, and employment. NEW DELHI: Following the finalisation…

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‘A difficult decision’: PwC to lay off 1,500 staff members across US

PWC to lay off employees in US PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has announced a reduction of approximately 1,500 positions across its United States operations, as confirmed by a company representative to Reuters on Monday.The staff reduction represents about 2 per cent of the company’s United States workforce, according to the spokesperson.The…

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China claims labour day travel surge, but Netizens raise doubts over economic reality

Representative AI image (Credit: Meta AI) Tourism in China saw a notable rise with increased consumer spending during the five-day Labour Day holiday; however, Chinese social media users questioned these statistics, citing various economic issues and declining exports, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA), quoted by ANI.According to China’s ministry of transport data, daily cross-regional…

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‘Apple to source and produce all iPhones for US in India’: Jyotiraditya Scindia pitches India as a good investment destination

Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that investing in India today is a smart economic move for all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Speaking at the Bharat Telecom event, he pointed to Apple as an example, highlighting the US tech giant’s decision to manufacture most of the iPhones sold in the US from India.The…

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