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Govt rolls out measures to cushion Gulf trade hit: DGFT

The government has introduced a series of measures to support exporters facing disruptions from the ongoing Gulf conflict, with key sectors such as gems and jewellery, rice and pharmaceuticals under pressure, PTI reported.At an inter-ministerial briefing, Director General of Foreign Trade Lav Aggarwal said the commerce ministry is working with insurers and banks to address…

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Foreign investment in Indian real estate falls 75% in Jan-March; domestic investors cushion decline: Colliers report

Foreign investment in India’s real estate sector dropped sharply during January-March, falling 75 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $400 million amid global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.Data from real estate consultant Colliers showed that total institutional investments declined 61 per cent to $1.6 billion in Q1 2026 from $4.2 billion in…

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Dubai rolls out AED 1 billion incentives; fee deferrals, policy support to cushion war-led disruptions

Dubai has announced a package of economic measures, including incentives worth AED 1 billion, to support businesses and individuals over the next three to six months amid global supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The initiatives, approved by the Executive Council of Dubai in a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin…

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Trump’s 100% pharma tariffs: How bad will India’s pharmaceutical exports be hit? ‘Low-cost generic model may offer cushion’

India exports a significant amount of pharmaceutical drugs to the US. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s latest announcement of 100% tariffs imported branded or patented pharmaceutical products has sent shockwaves through pharma companies around the world.Trump announced on Truth Social that effective October 1, 2025, a 100% tariff will be applicable on imported branded…

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