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Bharat Bandh today: Which sectors will be hit and why trade unions are protesting | India News

NEW DELHI: Over 10 central trade unions called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Thursday against the government’s “anti-worker” policies. The bandh was supported by farmer organisations and other groups across sectors.The strike call was announced as a mark of “resistance to anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government.”Trade unions said nearly…

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India adopts phased tariff cuts up to 10 years while shielding sensitive farm sectors: Centre

The Centre on Monday said India has adopted a calibrated tariff liberalisation approach under the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, allowing duty elimination in phases of up to 10 years for select products while keeping highly sensitive agricultural sectors fully protected.According to a government statement as reported by ANI, agricultural market access for the United States…

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‘India got best deal’: Piyush Goyal hails trade pact with US; credits PM Modi for championing agriculture, dairy sectors – key details

NEW DELHI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed the India-US trade agreement as a “tremendous opportunity”for the country, calling it “the best deal” New Delhi has secured compared to its neighbours.Addressing a press conference a day after the agreement was announced, Goyal said, “This is the best deal India has received. It is…

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Budget 2026 stock market expectations: Which sectors could be in focus? Top stocks retail investors should watch out for

Budget 2026 expectations: Top stocks to watch out for (AI image) By Siddhartha KhemkaAs India approaches the FY27 Union Budget, expectations are centred on striking a fine balance between fiscal consolidation and sustaining economic growth. This budget is likely to be less about short-term giveaways and more about long-term opportunities emerging from higher capital expenditure…

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Budget 2026: Pharma, MedTech sectors seek structured funding push for R&D and innovation

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, industry leaders from the pharmaceutical and MedTech sectors have called for a structured funding framework to deepen innovation and research and development (R&D), saying this is critical for realising India’s Viksit Bharat vision.Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd Chairman Satish Reddy said India’s pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a strategic transition from…

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India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained

Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on India-EU FTA negotiations (ANI image) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA). The deal could significantly boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc and deepen economic ties amid global trade disruptions.If signed, the India-EU…

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Trade boost: FTAs to open wider markets for agriculture, food processing sectors; Jitin Prasada flags ease-of-business push

The growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by India will provide wider market access to the country’s agriculture and food processing sectors, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Friday, PTI reported.“We have navigated a series of free trade agreements. Our produce has access to these markets,”…

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