India-US trade deal: After months of uncertainty, the India–US trade impasse has eased following an announcement by the White House in early February to significantly reduce tariffs on Indian exports. The move follows sharp tariff hikes imposed in August 2025, including penalties linked to India’s imports of Russian crude oil. According to brokerage house BofA…
As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, India’s gems and jewelery industry is calling for a mix of demand-boosting measures, tax rationalization and structural reforms to navigate price volatility, global trade uncertainty and evolving consumer preferences. Gold and silver prices have been trading at record high levels, making jewelery costlier for consumers. Gold prices have rallied…
New Delhi: After making gold hallmarking mandatory, the government is now preparing to extend it to silver, beginning with a pilot project in select districts, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The move aims to help consumers verify purity and authenticity, and curb counterfeit silver jewelery in the market. The Bureau of Indian Standards…
