India-US trade deal promises policy clarity, fuels Indian pharma’s US growth

NEW DELHI: Domestic drugmakers are set to gain clarity under the proposed India-US trade agreement, sharpening expansion plans in the world’s most lucrative pharmaceutical market. While the sector was insulated from punitive US tariffs, the generics business of major companies including Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s and Cipla faced significant headwinds in the third quarter ended…

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Trade softly or you trade on his toes

The TOI correspondent from Washington: The apocryphal story goes that when a Bill Clinton envoy asked an Indian minister in early 1998 if New Delhi would conduct nuclear tests, he got the famous Indian headshake – the ambiguous 8-shaped nod that could mean yes or no or maybe. He took it as a no when…

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‘India maintaining ⁠protection around agricultural goods’: US on trade deal with Delhi, says tariffs to drop to zero from 13.5%

US trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said that the Trump administration is working to formally finalise the trade agreement announced with India, further noting that New Delhi “is maintaining ⁠protection around agricultural goods.““We’ll finish papering it, but we know the specifics, we know the details,” Greer said in an interview with CNBC. He further…

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Alia Bhatt on motherhood: How becoming a parent changed her views on safety, work, and empathy |

Motherhood has profoundly reshaped Alia Bhatt’s perspective, particularly concerning safety and worry. The actress now navigates a constant undercurrent of concern, extending empathy to others’ vulnerabilities and prioritizing her daughter’s well-being. This shift influences her career choices, emphasizing a balance between work and family life, and a trust in instincts over perfection. Becoming a parent…

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