3 Things The India-US trade deal, curbing elephant deaths, and RaGa on PM Modi
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Feb 4, 2026 Ravi Dutta Mishra, trade reporter at The Indian Express, explains the India–US trade deal and which sectors like textiles stand to gain. Dheeraj Mishra, reporter on infrastructure and wildlife, describes an AI-enabled intrusion detection system aimed at preventing elephant–train collisions. They also discuss Rahul Gandhi's recent allegations against PM Modi and the political fallout around the deal.
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Energy Trade And The $500 Billion Claim
- The US pushed energy sales and Trump claimed India reduced Russian oil purchases while US energy share rose to 7%.
- Ravi Dutta Mishra warns the $500 billion figure likely spans years or contains undisclosed details.
Exporters Diversified To Survive Tariff Shock
- The 50% tariff shock forced exporters to diversify markets, with gains to China, UAE and Hong Kong during supply-chain shifts.
- Ravi Dutta Mishra highlights exporters used currency depreciation and alternate routes to remain competitive.
Textiles Poised To Be Big Winners
- Textile, footwear and related sectors are set to gain most from multiple trade deals opening the UK, EU and US markets.
- Ravi Dutta Mishra expects increased investment and machinery upgrades in southern textile hubs.