April 18, 2026

Donald Trump administration

India’s growth fundamentals ‘very strong’! RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra dismisses worries on Trump tariffs; ‘not a matter of huge concern’ – The Times of India

India’s growth fundamentals ‘very strong’! RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra dismisses worries on Trump tariffs; ‘not a matter of huge concern’ – The Times of India

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Malhotra affirmed on Wednesday that Indian markets possess significant depth, whilst highlighting the country’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals. (AI image) India’s economic story is strong, and with a largely domestically driven economy, the impact of US tariffs is not a matter of huge concern, believes RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra. The Donald Trump administration has imposed 50%…

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India’s GDP growth: IMF revises forecast upwards to 6.6%; 2026 outlook revised downwards on Trump tariff impact – The Times of India

India’s GDP growth: IMF revises forecast upwards to 6.6%; 2026 outlook revised downwards on Trump tariff impact – The Times of India

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In India, growth is projected to be 6.6 percent in 2025 and 6.2 percent in 2026. (AI image) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised India’s GDP growth outlook for 2025 to 6.6% from 6.4% earlier, while downgrading the GDP growth projections for 2026 to 6.2%.“In India, growth is projected to be 6.6 percent…

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‘Zero faith’: If Trump’s tariffs are overturned, how easily will businesses get back billions in refunds? It could be a nightmare! – The Times of India

‘Zero faith’: If Trump’s tariffs are overturned, how easily will businesses get back billions in refunds? It could be a nightmare! – The Times of India

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Trump has valued the tariff income, declaring it has restored national wealth. (AI image) Donald Trump administration’s tariff collections – running into billions of dollars – is threatened in case the Supreme Court decides to strike down the US President’s tariff policies. Trump himself has warned that any decision against his tariff policies would spell…

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‘Tariffs to hit growth in second half’: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on impact of Trump trade war; confident of India’s economic resilience – The Times of India

‘Tariffs to hit growth in second half’: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on impact of Trump trade war; confident of India’s economic resilience – The Times of India

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Sanjay Malhotra’s remarks assume significance at a time when the Donald Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports. (AI image) RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday flagged trade and tariff related risks to India’s growth story, while expressing confidence about the resilience of the economy. In his monetary policy review statement, RBI governor…

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Big blow! Trump revokes sanctions waiver – why is Iran’s Chabahar port important for India & what does US move mean? – The Times of India

Big blow! Trump revokes sanctions waiver – why is Iran’s Chabahar port important for India & what does US move mean? – The Times of India

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This decision directly impacts India’s state-operated India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), which has managed the Shahid Beheshti terminal at the port. At a time when India and the US are looking to seal a trade deal, the Donald Trump administration has dealt a fresh blow to India’s trade and strategic ambitions by removing sanctions waivers…

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India pushes back against Trump pressure: Russia crude imports rise to .4 bn, close to China’s .64 bn; EU buys fossil fuels too – The Times of India

India pushes back against Trump pressure: Russia crude imports rise to $3.4 bn, close to China’s $3.64 bn; EU buys fossil fuels too – The Times of India

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In terms of Russian fossil fuel procurement, India’s aggregate imports amounted to €3.6 billion. (AI image) At a time when the Donald Trump administration is demanding that India stop purchase of Russian crude, India’s oil imports from Russia rose to €2.9 billion (approximately $3.4 billion as per today’s exchange rate) in August. The figure is…

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‘Russian economy will be in total collapse’: Trump official wants more tariffs on countries buying Russia oil; urges EU to add pressure – The Times of India

‘Russian economy will be in total collapse’: Trump official wants more tariffs on countries buying Russia oil; urges EU to add pressure – The Times of India

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Bessent made these observations shortly after Russia conducted its most extensive aerial assault since the war began. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the European Union to join America in adding pressure on Russia, and indicating possibility of more tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil. The Donald Trump administration has already imposed…

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