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Karishma Asoodani

Karishma Asoodani

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Karishma Asoodani is a multi-platform journalist with a Diploma in Digital Journalism from the City University of New York. Based in Delhi, she works as a Financial Journalist with Business Today Television, bringing nine years of experience in reporting on India’s economic policy. Her core interests lie in macro...

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In exchange, India has agreed to liberalise tariffs on about 78% of its tariff lines, largely through tariff-rate quotas aimed at safeguarding sensitive sectors.

India-Oman trade deal to be operational in 3 months: Piyush Goyal

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 19, 2025

Under the CEPA, Oman has offered zero-duty access on about 98% of its tariff lines, covering nearly 99% of India’s exports to the Gulf nation by value. In FY25, India’s exports to Oman stood at around...

India-US trade deal is going on in full swing, said sources

Negotiating a good deal; won’t budge on agriculture, dairy: Sources on India-US trade talks

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 19, 2025

Additionally, the sources added that India is also in negotiations with Mexico that has increased its tariff to 50 per cent.

PM Modi was conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanate’s highest civilian award, during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation.

Major boost for trade in electronics, marble, services sector in India-Oman FTA: Commerce Secy

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 19, 2025

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted that one of the biggest gains from this FTA comes from the services sector, with Oman opening up 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for India. This move...

India-US Trade Resilient Despite Tariffs, Talks Advance Amid Headwinds

India-US Trade Resilient Despite Tariffs, Talks Advance Amid Headwinds

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 18, 2025

India’s trade ties with the United States continue to show strength even as global tariffs rise. The government says it is close to an initial framework deal to lower reciprocal duties, after six roun...

CEA Anantha Nageswaran calls for state-led reforms in higher education

States must shift role from control to stewardship in higher education: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 17, 2025

The Chief Economic Adviser stressed the importance of deeper industry engagement across the higher education ecosystem.

Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 main proposal is to elevate the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in insurance companies from 74% to 100%, enabling full foreign ownership.

Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025: Finance Minister Sitharaman tables landmark insurance reforms in Lok Sabha

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 16, 2025

The reform, first unveiled in Sitharaman's Union Budget speech earlier this year, stems from the government's drive for next-generation financial sector liberalisation. The Union Cabinet approved the ...

States argue that the new structure would place an additional burden on already stretched state finances

States wary of fund-sharing as Centre eyes structural reset of MGNREGA

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 16, 2025

State finance ministers are considering writing to the Centre, expressing reservations about the financial and operational implications of the proposed changes, sources told Business Today TV

India–U.S. Trade Exports Rise To $1.3 Bn, Resilient Despite Tariffs Deal Talks Ongoing

India–U.S. Trade Exports Rise To $1.3 Bn, Resilient Despite Tariffs Deal Talks Ongoing

by Sakshi Batra |Dec 15, 2025

India’s exports to the U.S. rose $1.3 billion year-on-year, with total exports reaching $59.04 billion during April–November, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. November exports to the U.S. stood...

Agrawal also addressed concerns around rice exports, noting that the US sources nearly 80% of its basmati rice imports from India despite a 50% tariff.

'India, US very close to initial framework deal': Commerce Secretary

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 15, 2025

The recent visit by the Deputy US Trade Representative to India was part of efforts to align on priorities and assess the broader trade environment, Agrawal said. While no further formally labelled ro...

He noted that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has clarified that trade deal discussions with India are underway, offering reassurance on the broader engagement. 

Commerce secy says Mexico’s tariffs not targeted at New Delhi; trade talks underway

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 15, 2025

According to official data shared during the briefing, India-Mexico merchandise trade stood at $8.74 billion in 2024, with India recording exports of $5.73 billion and imports of $3.01 billion, result...