India's economic growth and rapidly accelerating electricity consumption are helping to propel a local solar industry that's forecast to become second in size only to China by the mid-2030s

The White House's abrupt move to double duties on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases came with little warning and no clear path forward.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said that the US had long benefited from free trade but was now using tariffs as bargaining chips. He stated that the US had imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India and that China firmly opposed it.

Navarro also said that New Delhi is acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin" by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, refining it, and selling the products

New Delhi’s frayed ties with Washington have added to a thaw in the frosty relationship with Beijing that began last year.

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro criticises India for high tariffs and energy ties with Russia, highlighting tensions with the US.

By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD, India/GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Reuters) -On India's southern coast, V. Srinivas thrived for two decades by farming shrimp, as the country became the top supplier of the delicacy to the United States.