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US 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs: Implications and Carve-Outs

Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will levy a 100% tariff on imported branded/patented drugs, with an exemption for firms…

Funding EB-5 from India under RBI LRS: pooling, gifts, and steps

Families use RBI’s LRS (USD 250,000 per year) plus co-ownership, cross-year timing, or gifts to assemble EB-5 capital. AD Cat-I…

US Pushes Market Reforms on India and Brazil Amid Tariff Pressure

The U.S. imposed heavy 2025 tariffs—50% on many Indian and Brazilian exports—and tightened de minimis rules to pressure both countries…

India-U.S. Talks Face Section 232 Tariffs, Casting Doubt on a Deal

The U.S. widened Section 232 probes into key sectors, including a planned 100% pharma tariff from October 2025, undermining India-U.S.…

Finance Ministry: H-1B Fee Shock Real, Yet Manageable for India

India says the U.S. one-time USD 100,000 H-1B fee risks IT export earnings and jobs but can be managed through…

Why Make America Great Again Persists Despite U.S. Global Lead

The White House plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff, higher targeted duties including 100% on some Indian drugs, and a…

H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available. The fee…

India Could Benefit as U.S. H-1B Fee Pushes Talent Home

The U.S. will impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, exempting renewals. Experts…