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  • US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoing June 4, 2026
    The US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict imports of goods produced with forced labor. This move, seen as a pressure tactic, comes as India and the US are negotiating an interim trade deal.
  • Norms issued to estimate District Domestic Product June 3, 2026
    New uniform guidelines for estimating district domestic product have been released by the statistics ministry, aiming for standardized indicators and bottom-up data collection. This move, aligning with the revised 2022-23 national GDP base year, will enhance decentralized planning and evidence-based policy formulation across all key economic sectors at the d […]
  • We expect interest rates to be left the way they are: Ficci chief Anant Goenka June 3, 2026
    Ficci president Anant Goenka advocates for steady interest rates, citing supply-side price pressures from the West Asia crisis. He suggests restricting rupee intervention to volatility management and believes foreign capital will return after market corrections, while emphasizing proactive engagement with FTAs and focus on sunrise sectors for manufacturing. […]
  • OECD sees India growth slowing to 6.3% from 7.6% in FY27 June 3, 2026
    India's economy faces a slowdown to 6.3% in fiscal 2027. Higher energy costs from the Middle East conflict will impact investment and exports. Despite this, India remains a top global growth engine. Private consumption and investment are expected to moderate. Inflation will rise before easing. Global growth also slows.
  • Thali costs climb in May: Crisil report June 3, 2026
    Home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 5% and 7% price increase in May, respectively, due to rising costs of tomatoes, vegetable oils, and LPG. Tomato prices surged 57% year-on-year, with further increases expected due to production declines and heat-related concerns. Potato and onion prices are also anticipated to rise, while pulses are expe […]

 

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