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A GST cut may look like relief, but without reducing government spending, it only shifts the burden onto citizens through the invisible “Inflation Tax.” India needs deeper fiscal reforms, not just tax tinkering

GST rationalization: Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic

Shanmuganathan Nagasundaram - September 4, 2025 0

Why Modi’s GST move misses the real economic problem The Indian government has announced a rationalization of the GST on a slew of products and...

As Trump’s health raises succession questions, J D Vance emerges with a softer tone on trade, defence, and diplomacy — with Usha Vance adding a cultural bridge to reset US–India ties

Opinion

A Vance Presidency: What it could mean for India

Col Mayank Chaubey (Retd) - September 4, 2025 0

Can J D Vance heal US–India wounds left by Trump? Introduction American politics is in flux. Donald Trump’s health has raised questions of succession. If Vice...

The court's ruling arose from two lawsuits—one filed by the Liberty Justice Center on behalf of five small businesses affected by the tariffs, and the other by 13 US states

International/ World news

US court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, declares Presidential overreach

PGurus Newsdesk - May 29, 2025 0

Court rejects Trump admin’s use of emergency powers for tariffs A US federal trade court has ruled against the Trump administration’s controversial 'Liberation Day' tariffs,...

To move the talks forward, an Indian official team will visit Washington next week to resolve any differences on specific issues before officially starting negotiations for the India-US BTA

International/ World news

India-US proposed trade pact’s terms of reference includes about 19 chapters

Team PGurus - April 19, 2025 2

India-US trade talks gain momentum The terms of reference (ToRs) finalized by India and the US for the proposed bilateral trade agreement include around 19...

With the latest round of high-level dialogue, both nations appear committed to expediting the agreement process

Politics

India-US discuss trade amid tariff tensions: Jaishankar and Rubio stress urgency...

PGurus Newsdesk - April 8, 2025 1

Telephonic talks address new US tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone...