Monthly Archives: August 2025

In 2025, prominent Indian pharmaceutical companies like Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, and Syngene continued their US expansion through strategic acquisitions and investments, such as Sun Pharma’s purchase of Checkpoint Therapeutics for oncology assets, Zydus Lifesciences’ acquisition of a US manufacturing … Continue reading →

Indian pharmaceutical companies have been actively investing in the United States in 2025, focusing on acquisitions of facilities, products, and stakes in U.S.-based firms to expand manufacturing capabilities, enter new segments like biologics and biosimilars, and strengthen their global supply … Continue reading →

Despite Trump administration’s imposition of 50% tariffs upon India w.e.f 27-08-2025, India is close to finalising a $ 1 billion deal with General Electric (GE) for 113 fighter jet engines to support its Light Combat Aircraft program (Tejas Mark 1A … Continue reading →

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) refers to investments made by foreign institutions in a country’s financial markets, usually for short-term gains. FII focuses on financial assets like stocks and bonds without management control. FII is regulated by securities authorities, requiring registration … Continue reading →

India has significantly increased its imports of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine, becoming Russia’s largest customer, with imports rising from about 3% to 50% of its total crude oil supply. This shift has drawn criticism from the U.S., … Continue reading →

The household debt-to-GDP ratio measures the total amount of household debt as a percentage of a country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This ratio helps assess the financial health of households in relation to the overall economy, with a declining ratio … Continue reading →

India Post is temporarily halting most postal services to the United States from August 25, 2025, due to changes in US customs rules that require duties to be collected on all postal items, even low-value ones. The suspension, effective from … Continue reading →

A trade deficit occurs when the imports of a country are greater than its exports. Trade deficits have very serious effect upon the economy of a nation. If not managed properly, an ever increasing and persistent trade deficit can permanently … Continue reading →

Ethanol-blended fuels can cause damage to vehicles not specifically designed to handle them, particularly older models. The increased ethanol content can degrade fuel system components like fuel lines, rubber seals, and gaskets, leading to leaks and potential engine problems. Ethanol … Continue reading →

A trade deficit, where a country imports more goods and services than it exports, can pose several economic dangers. These include potential job losses in domestic industries, increased national debt due to borrowing to finance the deficit, and potential currency … Continue reading →