Trade Deficit News
Rupee likely headed towards ₹91.50 amid capital outflows, rising CAD
Bearish technicals, persistent foreign portfolio selling, and a widening current account deficit will keep pressure on India’s currency ahead of RBI policy.
4 min read4 Dec 2025Rupee slumps past 90 per US dollar mark for the first time: What's ailing the currency?
Rupee at 90: The Indian rupee fell below 90 per US dollar for the first time, reaching a record low of 90.13. Multiple factors, including trade flow weakness and uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, are contributing to the rupee's depreciation and market pressure.
2 min read3 Dec 2025Rupee at record low: Will 90/dollar be a reality for Indians before December-end?
The rupee declined to a fresh low of 89.83 against the greenback, slipping past its previous record low of 89.49 hit about two weeks ago.
3 min read2 Dec 2025Rupee rebounds from record low. Can it cross 90 per dollar level? Analysts weigh in
The Indian rupee showed slight recovery after hitting a record low of 89.49. Analysts expect continued volatility and predict further depreciation towards 90.40-91 amid a widening trade deficit and uncertain India-US trade talks.
2 min read24 Nov 2025India's current account deficit likely to widen to 1.7% of GDP in FY26 amid ongoing tariff pressures: report
India's current account deficit is projected to reach 1.7% of GDP in FY26, influenced by persistent trade tariff pressures, surpassing previous expectations.
2 min read19 Nov 2025Merchandise trade deficit soars in October as US tariffs bite and gold imports surge
October marked the second full month of the US tariff hike taking effect.
6 min read17 Nov 2025How will Americans get Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend? Here's what Scott Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicates that President Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend could be given through tax cuts in his economic policy bill. Bessent clarifies that he has not discussed the idea with Trump.
2 min read10 Nov 2025Mint Explainer | How India's exports defied steep US tariffs in September
Due to Trump tariffs, India's exports to the US—its largest trading partner—fell nearly 12% to $5.47 billion, down from $6.87 billion in August. But Indian exporters found new markets.
4 min read21 Oct 2025India’s exports to Nepal slump in Sept amid political turmoil; Spain, China, Brazil see an upswing
India is a key trading partner for Nepal, and it has a sizable trade surplus. In FY25, India exported goods worth $7.32 billion to the neighbouring country, while imports were at $1.2 billion. In FY24, exports were at $7 billion while imports totalled $831 million.
3 min read19 Oct 2025Beyond tariffs: Indian medtech confronts steep FDA approval barriers for US market access
The plan could include subsidies for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reduce high compliance costs, mutual recognition agreements with the US FDA so that Indian products are accepted more easily.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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