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India Pushes for Full Tariff Elimination in Interim Trade Deal with US: Report

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May 22, 2025

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India is seeking complete removal of the 26% retaliatory tariff and the existing 10% baseline US import duty in a proposed interim trade agreement with the United States, expected to be finalised before 8 July, according to The Hindu Business Line.

Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal recently visited Washington to accelerate negotiations. He held discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing on key Indian exports such as textiles, leather, and gems & jewellery.

An official source cited in the report said talks are progressing positively, with both countries targeting a first-phase agreement before the 9 July deadline, when the 90-day suspension of the additional US tariffs expires. The deal may also include provisions on services, digital trade, and the reduction of non-tariff barriers.

The US imposed the 26% additional duty on Indian goods on 2 April as a retaliatory measure but delayed enforcement until 9 July. While this postponement offers a temporary breather, India is now pressing for the complete rollback of both the retaliatory and baseline tariffs.

In return, India may offer concessions such as minimum import prices or quotas for sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. At the same time, it is pushing for greater access to the US market for products including gems and jewellery, garments, plastics, chemicals, shrimp, bananas, and grapes.

The US, in turn, is seeking tariff relief for its exports of industrial goods, electric vehicles, petrochemicals, wines, dairy, and genetically modified agricultural products.

Negotiators are working under a tight timeline to take advantage of the current tariff suspension and finalise the initial tranche of a broader bilateral trade agreement.

According to the report, both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The US has expressed ongoing concerns over India’s non-tariff barriers and its rising trade surplus, which reached $41.18 billion in FY2024–25. Total bilateral trade during the period stood at $131.84 billion, with the US remaining India’s largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for around 18% of India’s total merchandise exports.

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This Women’s Day, Dhirsons Jewellers Celebrates the Milestones in a Woman’s Journey

This Women’s Day, Dhirsons Jewellers Celebrates the Milestones in a Woman’s Journey.

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March 7, 2026

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While jewellery is often associated with weddings and festivals, Dhirsons Jewellers, Dhiraj Dhir Group believes the most meaningful pieces are the ones that mark a woman’s personal milestones. This Women’s Day, the brand celebrates these moments with the theme “Honouring Milestones, Not Occasions.”

Moving beyond traditional celebrations, the brand highlights moments that truly define a woman’s journey. These personal achievements often go uncelebrated, yet they mark some of the most meaningful chapters in her life.

The campaign also introduces the idea of “a colour for every milestone.” Gold symbolises the woman who built her own foundation, reflecting strength and independence, while white represents the woman who chose to heal and begin again. Through this thought, Dhirsons Jewellers encourages women to recognise their journeys and celebrate the paths they have created for themselves.

Riva Dhir, Creative Director, Dhirsons Jewellers, Dhiraj Dhir Group, Lajpat Nagar said, “People often ask me what we create at Dhirsons, and my answer is simple, we don’t make jewellery for occasions, we create it for the milestones in a woman’s journey.

Over the years, I have seen women walk into our store at defining moments in their lives, celebrating a success, marking a hard-earned achievement, or simply choosing themselves for the first time. That is when I realised that jewellery is never just about gold or diamonds. It becomes a reminder of strength, growth, and a promise she once made to herself. That is why every piece we create is designed to outlive trends, because when a woman wears something truly meaningful, it becomes a part of her story.”

At its heart, the campaign celebrates the moments of courage, growth, and self-belief that shape a woman’s journey and recognises that these milestones deserve to be honoured and remembered when they happen.