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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
India's children face health risks as tariff-free British junk food enters market under new FTA
India-Britain FTA, announced on Thursday, will allow tariff-free entry for British food and drink, such as chocolate, gingerbread, sweet biscuits, soft drinks and non-alcoholic beer. Another FTA with four EU nations also indicates that chocolates will be cheaper to enter India. This is bad news for the health of India's children. Cheap Britain-made food products, which are likely to be high in fat/sugar/salt (HFSS), could now flood the Indian market and fuel the rapidly growing market of ultra-processed food products. It means consumption of unhealthy diets would increase when India is grappling with a surge in childhood obesity, diabetes and other diet-related NCDs. Aggressive marketing of HFSS products is fuelling obesity. Between 2006 and 2019, the per-capita consumption of such products rose by nearly 50 times. Earlier this year, Narendra Modi launched an anti-obesity campaign, asking people to reduce oil consumption by 10%. This must now be backed by strong regulation on marketing, including mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on HFSS food products. Further, a clearly worded law must restrict advertisements of HFSS foods. In the 1990s, Mexico signed Nafta with the US. Without safeguards, it led to an explosion of sugary drinks and processed foods, ushering in a wave of obesity and diabetes that haunts the country to this day. Mexican health experts call it their 'Nafta moment'. India can't afford to repeat this regulations are not only focusing on labelling but also on marketing restrictions, especially to protect children. While Britain exports HFSS food products to India, it uses traffic light labels, restricts HFSS marketing, and will enforce a 9 PM TV and online ad ban from October. The EU is strengthening its food labelling and marketing restrictions, especially for children. Britain aims to reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food promotion. Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Israel have implemented strong front-of-pack warning sharp contrast, India has no mandatory warning label, and the food industry enjoys the freedom of advertising, partly because of weak laws that are open to interpretation. Cartoon mascots or health claims on unhealthy food products, sponsorships of school or sporting events by food/drink product companies, and unrestricted celebrity endorsements of HFSS products are common occurrences. This is not just a policy gap, it's an equity why the hesitation in India?The science is clear. The PM has spoken. Yet, regulatory action is still caught between industry resistance and bureaucratic delay. The question isn't whether we can do it, it's whether we will. The Supreme Court has also spoken about food labelling and its glaring gaps as the judges asked: 'You all have grandchildren? What are you feeding them? The packets have no information.'The PM has given a moral nudge. The apex court has given a legal one. The Economic Survey has offered the economic rationale. Technically, GoI's dietary guidelines for Indians make this case strong the country needs the health ministry to act boldly. Because if India doesn't lead on this now, it will be our children who pay the price, bite by bite. The writer is convenor, Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Can Chyawanprash save Dabur in the age of Shark-Tank startups? Piaggio sues former employee for 'Coldplay' reference on CEO Why Air India could loom large on its biggest rival IndiGo's Q1 results Can medicines inject the vitamins Amazon is missing? How India's oil arbitrage has hit the European sanctions wall Stock Radar: Bajaj Finance breaks out from falling supply trendline; likely to hit fresh highs above Rs 1,000 Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analysts For investors with patience & cash: 6 large-caps with strong balance sheets & big TAM; and an upside potential of more than 24%
Barnama
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
US, Britain Ink Trade Deal at G7 Summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump meet at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool NEW YORK, June 17 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday signed a trade deal at the G7 summit in Canada, Xinhua reported. "We signed it and it's done," Trump said. Starmer noted that the deal would implement bilateral agreements on auto tariffs and aerospace. The White House issued an executive order on Monday to implement the general terms of the trade deal announced on May 8. bootstrap slideshow The United States (US) will establish an annual tariff-rate quota of 100,000 automobiles, allowing a 10 per cent tariff for imports within the quota, according to the order. Meanwhile, imports of automobiles in excess of the tariff-rate quota shall remain subject to the 25 per cent tariff imposed by the proclamation on adjusting imports of automobiles and parts on March 26. US imports of Britain-made automotive parts for use in British automobiles would be subject to a 10 per cent tariff rather than the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the above-mentioned proclamation. Moreover, the US decided to exempt British civil aircraft from the application of steel and aluminum proclamations issued on March 8 and an executive order released on April 2. Trump has directed US secretary of commerce to design and establish a tariff-rate quota for aluminum and steel articles and derivative articles made in Britain in the future. -- BERNAMA-XINHUA
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Motorcycle review: A shooting (Gold) star among classic British machines
SINGAPORE – Today's BSA Gold Star motorcycle looks similar to its predecessor from the late 1930s. If not for the presence of disc brakes, fatter tyres, modern suspension and an electric engine starter, it would be hard to tell them apart. BSA is short for Birmingham Small Arms and was founded in 1861 to produce firearms. The Gold Star 650 bears a familiar silhouette as the Britain-made M24, a classic BSA which was first given the Gold Star emblem for clocking 100mph or 160kmh before World War II. Like the classic, the modern 652cc single-cylinder motorcycle wears a gold star on its fuel tank. However, while t he Gold Star, now made in India, may also look like a classic, it does not smoke like one. Some of its retro charms include wire-spoked wheels and a 'peashooter' exhaust pipe, which cleverly hides a modern catalytic converter. On its dual clocks – its speedometer and rev counter – needles unusually rotate clockwise from the 1 to 10 o'clock positions. Clockwork: The speedometer and tachometer have an unusual orientation, swinging downwards. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY A small circular gauge on the headlamp shell displays oil, fuel-injection and side-stand status. Adding a touch of modernity are USB-C and lightning-cable charger ports on the handlebar. Strangely, under the seat is a small first-aid kit. The crash bars and pannier brackets fitted on the test motorcycle are cost options. Astride the Euro 5-emission compliant Gold Star, a 1.7m-tall rider will have no problems resting both feet on the tarmac. The reach to the handlebars, given the upright riding position, is a comfortable one. Some may feel the Gold Star's five-speed transmission would disappoint enthusiasts who intend to ride far. But I find that it does not dent the appeal of using the machine. Like some others, I am guilty of thinking the liquid-cooled Gold Star will not have the 'legs' or higher speeds for longer journeys. Mixed signals: The retro-looking peashooter-style exhaust hides the modern catalytic converter. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY The Gold Star's engine has a linear power delivery – the more you twist the throttle, the more power it makes. Beyond 2,000rpm, it accelerates hard to about 6,500rpm, where power trails off. With 45bhp and 55Nm of torque, the unassuming Gold Star executes the 0 to 100kmh dash in an impressive 6.5 seconds. Its claimed top speed is, as the gold star badge on the fuel tank suggests, 160kmh. In the real world, the Gold Star cruises at 90kmh in fifth gear with about 4,000rpm showing on its rev counter equipped with a small digital fuel gauge. Riding the Gold Star continuously at higher speeds will leave your fingers buzzing from the vibration, a trait that is quite common for single-cylinder motorcycles. What I enjoy the most is tackling medium-speed cornering with the BSA. Sure, the Gold Star does not look like a canyon-carving motorcycle, but its basic suspension set-up – 41mm (diameter) telescopic forks and pre-load adjustable twin shocks – inspires confidence and provides a stable platform for riders to negotiate bends with more gusto. It helps that the Gold Star is equipped with a slipper clutch which prevents its rear wheel from locking-up under aggressive downshifts before turns. Its 213.5kg weight and mid-positioned rider foot pegs make weaving through traffic easier. The 12-litre fuel tank ensures you can prolong the fun on the road for the next 300km. Marked: The Gold Star badge is applied on a BSA motorcycle before World War II for achieving 100mph or 160kmh. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY A bonus is the powerful anti-lock Brembo brakes – a 320mm (diameter) front rotor and 255mm rear rotor. They give immediate stopping power akin to brakes found on sport bikes. Like any motorcycle, there are nagging issues. For one thing, when the sun is overhead, it becomes hard to read the digital gauges. Also, the round mirrors behave like how mirrors usually do on single-cylinder motorcycles – the reflections go blurry when the engine is revving up. But with an on-the-road price of $23,888 (with certificate of entitlement), which is a rather good deal, I am likely to live with the minor inconveniences. BSA Gold Star 650 Price: $23,888 with certificate of entitlement Engine: 652cc, 4-valve, single-cylinder, water-cooled Transmission: Five-speed, chain drive Power: 45bhp at 6,750rpm Torque: 55Nm at 5,500rpm 0-100kmh: 6.5 seconds (estimated) Top speed: 160kmh (estimated) Fuel consumption: 4 litres/100km Agent: BSA Motorcycles Singapore Rating: ★★★★☆ Comparable considerations Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 The India-made Super Meteor 650 is aimed at the same segment of buyers keen on relatively inexpensive motorcycles with classic looks. Bearing similar horsepower and torque figures, the 648cc Super Meteor cruiser was previously reported as having a price tag of $15,900 before COE. Fantic Motor Moto Scrambler Caballero 700 The Caballero 700 is a classic, given its retro styling and origins from an Italian company that began manufacturing motorcycles in 1968. The 689cc, parallel twin motorcycle will smoke the less-expensive competition as it belches out 74bhp and 70Nm of torque. Its price on the road with the current COE is $31,934. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US: reports
Jaguar Land Rover has restarted shipments of vehicles to the United States after pausing them in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, London's Times newspaper reported on Saturday. The first shipments of JLR vehicles bound for the U.S. for almost a month left Britain on Wednesday, the report said. A JLR spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the U.S. is a key market for its luxury brands, with 25% tariffs on autos still in effect. "As we work to address the new US trading terms with our business partners, we are enacting our planned short-term actions, as we develop our mid- to long-term plans. We will give a further update at our full year results in May," the statement added. JLR, which is owned by India's Tata Motors , said in April that it would pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the U.S. for a month as it considered how to mitigate the cost of Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks, which came into effect on April 3. Trump said on Thursday he will soften the blow of his auto tariffs through an executive order mixing credits with relief from other levies on parts and materials. British luxury carmaker Aston Martin's CEO Adrian Hallmark said on Wednesday it would split the costs from U.S. tariffs between the company and its customers, and sell down its U.S. inventory while limiting shipments there.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaguar Land Rover has restarted shipments of vehicles to the United States after pausing them in the face of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, London's Times newspaper reported on Saturday. The first shipments of JLR vehicles bound for the US for almost a month left Britain on Wednesday, the report said. A JLR spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the US is a key market for its luxury brands, with 25 per cent tariffs on autos still in effect. "As we work to address the new US trading terms with our business partners, we are enacting our planned short-term actions, as we develop our mid- to long-term plans. We will give a further update at our full year results in May," the statement added. JLR, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, said in April that it would pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the US for a month as it considered how to mitigate the cost of Trump's 25 per cent tariff on imported cars and light trucks, which came into effect on April 3. Trump said on Thursday he will soften the blow of his auto tariffs through an executive order mixing credits with relief from other levies on parts and materials. British luxury carmaker Aston Martin's CEO Adrian Hallmark said on Wednesday it would split the costs from US tariffs between the company and its customers, and sell down its US inventory while limiting shipments there. Britain's car industry employs 200,000 people directly. The United States is the second-biggest importer of British-made cars after the European Union, with a near 20 per cent share, data from industry body SMMT shows. (Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal and Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru Additional reporting by Bipasha Dey Editing by Andrew Heavens and Frances Kerry)
