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India’s central bank cuts interest rates

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India cuts rates as Trump's tariffs put growth at risk
India's central bank has cut interest rates by 0.25% amid a spate of downgrades to growth following Donald Trump's tariff announcements. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced repo rates from 6.25% to 6%,
India’s central bank cuts policy rate to 6% to boost slowing growth, signals further easing ahead
The rate cut was in line with expectations, and comes as the U.S.' reciprocal tariffs kicked in, with a 26% levy slapped on goods coming in from India.
India central bank cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance signalling room for more cuts ahead, as it seeks to boost the sluggish economy in the face of fresh U.

Apple looks to manufacture more iPhones in India

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Apple Exported More Than $17 Billion of iPhones From India Last Year
Apple exported more than $17 billion of iPhones from India last year, a rapid expansion that is set to help the company offset new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. The company’s shares h
Apple rushed planes full of iPhones from India to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Trump's tariffs start on April 9. To avoid quickly raising iPhone prices, Apple rushed five planes full of iPhones from India.
Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
Apple is considering importing more iPhones from India to side-step the 54% additional tariffs on goods imported from China that U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week, the Wall Street Journal reported,
India's Reliance shuts crude unit for 21 days' maintenance, sources say
India's Reliance Industries has shut a crude unit and some secondary units for maintenance for 21 days from this week at its ...
Man posing as UK doctor held in India after fatal surgeries
Police in India have arrested a man, who is accused of impersonating a British doctor, for performing surgeries that ...
Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports
Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some ...
YouTuber arrested for approaching uncontacted tribe in India
Despite current restrictions on interactions, uncontacted tribes around the world face increased threats from encroaching ...
India in Australia 2025
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India’s parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments
The Congress-led opposition firmly opposed the proposal, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory against Muslims.
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India Indicates It Has No Plans to Retaliate to Tariffs
India’s trade ministry said it would look for opportunities from U.S. tariffs and indicated it has no plans to retaliate. The ...
Bedford School to open offshoot for girls in India
An independent school has announced the opening of an international school in India for girls aged from three to 18. Bedford ...
‘We are nearly there’: UK and India agree 90% of free trade agreement
The UK and India have agreed 90% of their free trade agreement, businesses were told on a call with negotiators this week.