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19/09/2025

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12/09/2025

A new 50% US tariff on Indian exports could hit key sectors—textiles, machinery, marine goods—raising costs, slowing hiring and dampening investment.
As trade tensions escalate over Russian oil imports, EIU explores what’s at stake for business, exports and India’s broader growth outlook: http://econgrp.co/Xs

12/09/2025

As US-India trade talks stall, political sticking points are starting to drag on economic outcomes. India is unlikely to shift on Russian oil imports or open sensitive sectors like agriculture.
EIU unpacks what that means for the tariff timeline, growth forecasts, and bilateral relations: http://econgrp.co/Xr

12/09/2025

US tariffs on Indian exports have doubled to 50%, affecting over half of India’s shipments to the US. Key sectors including textiles, gems, leather and machinery face declining orders, slower hiring and investment delays.

Read EIU’s take on the risks to growth and what businesses should expect next:

New 50% US tariffs on Indian exports threaten growth, trade…

12/09/2025

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the most attractive Indian states for doing business, according to EIU’s latest rankings. With some states facing challenges across infrastructure, governance and macroeconomic stability. This disparity is reshaping where domestic and foreign companies choose to invest and operate.

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12/09/2025

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12/09/2025

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15/08/2025

FDI into the Gulf is expected to rebound after 2025, but not all countries will benefit equally. While Saudi Arabia and the UAE compete for regional dominance, others risk being left behind as investor interest concentrates. Read the full article for a market-by-market outlook and the policy shifts shaping investor sentiment: http://econgrp.co/Xc

13/08/2025

The US has rolled out a new set of tariffs on Asian goods. While most of the attention has focused on the rates, a more significant shift may be happening beneath the surface. Trade routes are adjusting, expectations are resetting, and the usual assumptions about regional advantage no longer apply. Read our latest article to see which sectors and economies are most exposed, and what this could mean for businesses with supply chains in the region: http://econgrp.co/X7

12/08/2025

US job growth nearly stalled in July, and downward revisions to earlier data suggest the slowdown has been building for months. For companies dependent on consumer demand or workforce growth, this could signal a tougher second half of the year. Read the full analysis to see what the data means for spending, inflation, and the Fed’s next move: http://econgrp.co/X4

08/08/2025

EIU’s is now available on Snowflake Marketplace. The index tracks political regimes, electoral integrity and civil liberties across 165 countries and two territories.

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07/08/2025

Middle East volatility is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and investor sentiment. Brent crude is forecast to stay below $70 in 2025–26, raising fiscal pressures across the region. Join us as EIU analysts explore the business impact of regional risk—and what it means for forward planning. Secure your place here: http://econgrp.co/WW