Here are some of the top business news stories from India as of March 31, 2025:
Here are some of the top business news stories from India as of March 31, 2025:
Trade and
Economy
- India Proposes Tariff Reductions
to Secure U.S. Trade Deal: India has offered to lower tariffs on various U.S.
agricultural imports, including almonds, walnuts, cranberries, pistachios,
and lentils. Additionally, the country is considering reducing import
taxes on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). These measures aim to finalize
a trade agreement with the United States and mitigate potential reciprocal
taxes.
- India Abolishes 'Google Tax' Amid
U.S. Tariff Concerns: In an effort to ease trade tensions with the United
States, India has repealed the 6% "Google tax" on online
advertisements. This tax, introduced in 2016, targeted foreign tech
companies operating without a physical presence in India. The removal is
intended to facilitate smoother trade negotiations and prevent impending
U.S. tariffs that could impact India's pharmaceutical, apparel, and
jewelry sectors.
Corporate
Developments
- Saudi Aramco Explores Investments
in Indian Refineries: Saudi Aramco is in discussions to invest in two
upcoming refineries in India, collaborating with Bharat Petroleum Corp in
Andhra Pradesh and Oil and Natural Gas Corp in Gujarat. This initiative
seeks to secure a consistent market for Saudi crude oil amid increasing
competition from alternative suppliers.
Market Updates
- Stock Markets Closed for Eid
al-Fitr: The
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed
today, March 31, 2025, in observance of Eid al-Fitr. Trading will resume
on April 1. Additional market closures in April include Shri Mahavir
Jayanti, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, and Good Friday.
Economic
Outlook
- Deutsche Bank CEO Projects
Doubling of India's Economy by 2030: The CEO of Deutsche Bank has expressed confidence
that India's economy can double in size to reach $7 trillion by 2030. He
emphasized that the next five years are crucial for India's economic
trajectory and highlighted the importance of inclusive growth driven by
rising per capita income and structural transformation.
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