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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 Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.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.

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on US competitors & allies trigger global trade war threat

Trading partners are expected to respond with countermeasures of their own that could lead to dramatically higher prices for everything from bicycles to wine.

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.

On Camera

What the last decade reveals about India’s economic path

In India, there has been remarkable certainty on taxes, particularly as the government has largely focused on slashing taxes, both direct and indirect, rather than increasing them.

Market Swings in India Surge From Historic Low as Budget Nears

New Delhi: Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking...

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.