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Trade dip: Exports fall 12% in October; deficit widens to $41.7 bn on gold import surge

India’s merchandise exports fell 11.8% to $34.38 billion in October, even as inbound shipments registered strong growth, pushing the trade deficit to $41.68 billion, government data released on Monday showed.Imports jumped 16.63% to $76.06 billion, driven largely by a sharp rise in precious metal inflows, PTI reported. Gold imports surged to $14.72 billion, nearly tripling…

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Japan GDP slide: Economy contracts as US tariffs hit exports; PM Sanae Takaichi plans major stimulus push

Japan’s economy suffered its first setback in six quarters as exports faltered under US tariffs, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new administration moves to assemble a large stimulus plan to steady growth.Government figures released on Monday showed that gross domestic product fell 0.4% between July and September, with the annualised decline coming to 1.8%. ‘If…

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Markets watch: Asia stocks slip as rate cut hopes fade; crude prices retreat after Russian exports resume

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets started the week on a weak note, with investors turning cautious amid fading expectations of a US rate cut and rising concerns over stretched tech valuations. The uncertain mood also spilled over into cryptocurrencies, with bitcoin briefly dipping below its end-2023 level.As per news agency AFP, traders are…

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Gems trade slump: Exports fall 31% in October; bullion volatility, early US stocking hit demand

India’s gems and jewellery exports fell sharply in October, sliding 30.57% to $2.17 billion (Rs 19,172.89 crore) compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), PTI reported.Exports in October 2024 had stood at $3.12 billion (Rs 26,237.1 crore).GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali said the…

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No major impact of Trump tariffs? Moody’s says India to be fastest growing major economy; ‘succeeded in redirecting exports’

Ratings agency Moody has predicted that India’s economy will grow at a strong 6.5% through 2026 and 2027. (AI image) India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy in the coming years, despite its exports taking a hit after Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs, according to the latest global economic outlook report…

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Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, signalling a potential easing of pressure on the global auto industry hit by supply shortages following earlier curbs, Reuters reported.The announcement marks Beijing’s strongest indication yet that it will relax restrictions imposed after the Dutch government…

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China’s exports drop! Weak US demand under Trump’s tariffs drag numbers; global outflows dip 1.1% in October

China’s latest trade data shows exports fell in October, following months of front-loading US-bound orders to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the sharp drop in shipments to the United States. The figures highlight China’s continued reliance on American buyers even as it tries to grow other markets.Government data published on Friday show…

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India’s fuel exports fall 21% in October: Domestic demand surges; HPCL and Nayara hit by disruptions

India’s fuel exports drop India’s fuel exports dropped 21% month-on-month in October as refiners prioritised domestic demand during the festive season and redirected supplies to cover gaps caused by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s (HPCL) refinery outage. Exports remained constrained for Nayara Energy due to sanctions.Fuel shipments fell to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in…

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FDI policy rejig: Centre seeks views on allowing inventory-based e-commerce for exports; DGFT, DPIIT examining proposal

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has circulated a proposal seeking comments from various central government departments on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the inventory-based model of e-commerce, but only for export activities, PTI reported citing an official.The proposal, initiated by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), aims to boost India’s exports through the…

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