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- Business
- February 3, 2026
India Eyes Local Helicopter Manufacturing as Adani Defence, Leonardo Ink MoU
Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian aerospace and defence major Leonardo to explore the development of a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, amid growing military demand and the government’s push for defence indigenisatio Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
No Concessions on Farm, Dairy Sectors in India–US Trade Deal: Sources
India has excluded agricultural and dairy products from the India–US trade deal, with the government taking a firm position that these sectors will not be opened up under the agreement, sources told Republic.According to the inputs, there will be no agreement on agricultural prod Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
At 18%, US Tariffs on India Below Key Asian Rivals, China Remains Outlier
India has emerged with a lower tariff rate than several competing Asian export economies following the latest trade arrangement with the United States, improving its relative position in the American market.Under the revised tariff framework, Indian goods entering the US will fac Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
India To Ramp Up Purchases Of US Oil, Arms, Aircraft; Open Some Farm Access
India has agreed to buy petroleum, defence goods, and aircraft from the U.S., while partly opening up its highly-guarded agriculture sector under a trade deal, according to a government official, as the two sides reconcile after months of tensions.President Donald Trump announced Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
Rupee Sees Sharpest Single-Day Gain in Months After India–US Trade Agreement
The Indian rupee strengthened by about 1% against the US dollar on Tuesday after India and the United States announced a bilateral trade agreement, easing concerns over tariffs that had weighed on the currency in recent weeks.The rupee moved to around ₹90.30–₹90.40 per dollar in Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
“It Didn’t Show American Power. It Showed American Weakness”: Jeffrey Sachs on the US–India Trade Reset
The announcement of a US–India trade deal, marked by President Donald Trump’s claim of reduced tariffs and sweeping Indian commitments, reflects a pullback rather than a breakthrough, according to economist Jeffrey D Sachs.Speaking to Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
Export-Oriented Stocks Lead Market Surge As India-US Trade Deal Sparks Market Optimism
Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty coming within 50 points of record-high levels, led by Reliance and export-oriented stocks after the India-US trade deal removed a key market overhang.Both the benchmarks rose about 5% at the open, logging their biggest in Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
Dalal Street Roars As India-US Deal Sparks Record Rally, Sensex Surges Over 3,600 Points; Nifty Jumps 4.8%
New Delhi: Dalal Street erupted in a massive relief rally today as the Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex surged over 2,300 points at the opening bell and the Nifty 50 reclaimed the 25,850 level in early trade. The explosive gains follow the historic announcement of the India-US Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
India-US Trade Deal To Attract FIIs, Support Exports And Boost Economy
Industry experts have welcomed the U.S.-India trade deal, terming it a major positive for Indian markets and export-oriented sectors, and said the move could revive foreign investor interest and strengthen macroeconomic indicators.Divam Sharma, Co-Founder and Fund Manager at Gree Read More
- Business
- February 3, 2026
Handshakes To High-Stakes: From India-US Trade Deal To EU FTA- List Of India’s Landmark Agreements
New Delhi: In a historic late-night breakthrough on February 2, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi finalised a landmark trade deal that effectively ends months of escalating economic friction. Following a high-stakes telephone call, President Trump announ Read More
