Stuck at ports: Why several fertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports during peak kharif sowing season

Congestion has affected several major ports, including Kandla, Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Chennai. (AI image for representative purpose) Congestion at Indian ports has left several fertiliser-carrying vessels stranded, which has slowed the unloading and onward movement of these essential crop nutrients. This comes at a time when the kharif sowing season is…

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Donald Trump’s 200% tariffs on pharma: Why India’s generic medicines could still remain competitive

Trump said generic drug imports would remain exempt from tariffs for the next two years. Beginning in August 2028, they would attract a 100% tariff. (AP photo) In a blow to India’s pharmaceutical industry, the Donald Trump administration has announced up to 200% tariffs on generic drugs that will be applicable in the coming years.US…

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‘Discussed trade, tariffs & critical minerals’: Jaishankar meets Rubio in Manila

Jaishankar and Rubio in Manila External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Manila, with the two leaders holding wide-ranging discussions on trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and regional security.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign…

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New worry for oil market: Tankers carrying Saudi crude for India, China make a U-turn in Red Sea on Houthi threats

The Houthis control northern Yemen, including the coastline along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. (Satellite image of Bab el-Mandeb by Reuters) Red Sea oil supply disruptions have begun! Three tankers carrying Saudi Arabia crude oil that were bound for China and India reversed course in the Red Sea…

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Pharma stocks bleed after Trump announces up to 200% tariff on generic drugs; Aurobindo, Sun Pharma & Cipla slide over 3%

Pharmaceutical stocks came under pressure on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines, raising concerns over the long-term outlook for one of the industry’s biggest export markets.The sell-off came even though the proposal gives generic drugmakers a two-year tariff-free window before steep duties are introduced. Nifty Pharma…

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Trump announces 0% tariff on generic medicines for two years; 200% thereafter

Trump said the move was intended to encourage companies to manufacture generic medicines domestically US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a phased tariff regime on imported generic medicines, saying they will continue to enter the United States duty-free for two years and then steep tariff hikes aimed at bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the…

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