India-US trade deal promises policy clarity, fuels Indian pharma’s US growth – The Times of India

India-US trade deal promises policy clarity, fuels Indian pharma’s US growth – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Domestic drugmakers are set to gain clarity under the proposed India-US trade agreement, sharpening expansion plans in the world’s most lucrative pharmaceutical market. While the sector was insulated from punitive US tariffs, the generics business of major companies including Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s and Cipla faced significant headwinds in the third quarter ended…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Deloitte calls for customs duty overhaul; seeks higher allocations for exports – The Times of India

Budget 2026 expectations: Deloitte calls for customs duty overhaul; seeks higher allocations for exports – The Times of India

Rationalising import duties and stepping up budgetary allocations in the upcoming Union Budget could give a strong push to domestic manufacturing and exports, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.The consulting firm said the Budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented on February 1, should build on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing at…

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Rupee at record low: Markets eye RBI’s next move as currency breaches 89; corporates’ worries mount – The Times of India

Rupee at record low: Markets eye RBI’s next move as currency breaches 89; corporates’ worries mount – The Times of India

The rupee’s trajectory has become a key concern for financial markets. Banks have reduced trading exposures, while numerous importers with large unhedged positions are facing losses. Corporates engaged in over-the-counter forex derivative transactions, anticipating stable rupee levels, are reportedly worried as the currency crosses 89. The financial sector remains uncertain whether the Reserve Bank of…

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170 MoUs, bn pledged: Ties extend beyond large cos to SMEs, rural areas | India News – The Times of India

170 MoUs, $13bn pledged: Ties extend beyond large cos to SMEs, rural areas | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Japanese companies have signed over 170 MoUs over the last two years with investment of over $13 billion committed in the country. But the cooperation is not limited to large players alone.Japanese industry partnerships are also enabling the entry of Indian small and medium enterprises into global supply chains, helping them gain from…

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