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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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Topic: Imports

India has an import dependency problem. What Budget 2026 can change

Import dependence is not an inevitability; it is a matter of policy and policy can be rewritten.

How India’s oil basket altered amid Trump’s pressure—imports from US up 40-50% this fiscal, Russia dips

India’s merchandise exports to US remain positive, despite 50% tariffs, while imports from US grew by 12.85% in the first three quarters of the financial year.

After move away from India, Bangladesh’s corn imports see Westward pivot—American corn after 8 yrs

Corn is important for Bangladesh’s feed and livestock industry, and despite being the country’s second-largest grain crop after rice, domestic production falls far short of demand.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Lack of an indigenous GPU is a stumbling block to India’s AI ‘Atmanirbhar’ ambition. Here’s why

India remains dependent on foreign graphics processing units. As nations try to secure their own chip supply, GPUs have transformed from mere technology to a strategic asset.

Ahead of Trump’s reciprocal tariff decision, Vietnam slashes duties on US goods

In a bid to improve trade balances, Vietnam has reduced tariffs by almost half on American LNG, ethanol & automobiles.

Indian govt recommends 12% ‘safeguard duty’ on imports of some steel products

The decision comes after an influx of cheap Chinese steel has forced India's smaller mills to scale down operations and consider job cuts.

As India restarts FTA talks, a look at how trade has been smaller economic driver under Modi than UPA

An analysis by ThePrint shows that exports, in particular, despite having seen some years of positive growth, have remained stagnant as a percentage of India’s GDP.

India’s shift to EV is making China richer. Over $7 bn paid in 5 years

India is moving full throttle towards an EV transition, which is being powered by Chinese components. Experts warn India risks becoming an ‘EV colony’ of its neighbour.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.