Weathering the Trump storm: How India’s IT sector & its talent is ‘uniquely positioned’ to deal with increased H-1B visa costs – The Times of India

Weathering the Trump storm: How India’s IT sector & its talent is ‘uniquely positioned’ to deal with increased H-1B visa costs – The Times of India

India’s unique talent pool would be its biggest strength in weathering the US immigration crackdown. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s hike in H-1B visa fee – an important visa programme – may have a limited impact on India’s IT sector which currently uses this visa provision extensively. Trump has introduced a weighted H-1B visa…

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India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Even with external uncertainties lingering, the Indian economy is expected to record healthy growth of seven per cent in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, CareEdge Ratings has asserted.The growth momentum, according to the rating agency, will be supported by factors such as low inflation, lower interest rates, and a lower tax burden.“While India’s…

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Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity – The Times of India

Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity – The Times of India

India needs a clear strategic push, including lower tariffs and a shift in manufacturing towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday.In the latest Trade Watch Quarterly for April–June 2025, the policy think tank said India must also work on boosting two-way trade, increasing…

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India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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‘Going to be even better’: NSE CEO optimistic on markets as Samvat 2082 begins; cites strong services exports, robust consumption – The Times of India

‘Going to be even better’: NSE CEO optimistic on markets as Samvat 2082 begins; cites strong services exports, robust consumption – The Times of India

File photo: NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan (Picture credit: ANI) Indian markets began the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2082, on a cautiously positive note, with the Nifty closing around 25,900 in the one-hour Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. The Sensex ended at 84,426.34, up 62.97 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Midcap and…

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India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia chief economist – The Times of India

India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia chief economist – The Times of India

India’s services and manufacturing exports hold significant untapped potential for overseas investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia at the World Bank.“I draw attention to two opportunities for investment. One is in services exports and the other is in goods exports because it’s the export industry rather than tradable industries that foreign…

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