While we are still going to end up with sizable tariffs on imports this year compared to the start of the year, it is important to look at where we were just five weeks ago. At that point, with tariffs at 145% on one side and 125% on the other, we were essentially facing a virtual embargo on trade between the two largest economies in the world.
IRDAI clears investments in private companies, eases infrastructure funding norms
IRDAI has expanded insurers’ investment options by permitting investments in private limited companies, infrastructure SPV debt and repo, reverse repo and government securities lending transactions.
August 1, 2026