Donald Trump tariffs to dent India’s GDP growth? Up to 30 basis points dip possible, say experts; expected trade deal could soften blow

The imposition of a 25 per cent US tariff on Indian goods from August 1, along with an unspecified penalty over India’s continued trade with Russia, could weigh on India’s GDP growth and export prospects, experts have warned. Sectors such as pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, textiles, and automobiles are likely to be most affected. While…

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Pharma downplays 25% tariff impact: US healthcare could feel the blow instead of India- what sector experts say

India’s pharmaceutical sector has given its insights into US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports starting August 1, warning that the move could significantly disrupt American healthcare rather than weaken Indian industry. While uncertainty remains about whether pharmaceuticals will fall under the new tariff list- given Trump’s…

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Donald Trump tariffs: Why India’s stock market has not crashed, is resilient even after 25% tariff announcement – explained

Market experts note that negotiations remain possible, whilst Foreign Institutional Investors have largely factored in the tariff impact. (AI image) Donald Trump’s tariff impact on India’s stock market: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex saw a gap down opening on Thursday after the US President imposed a 25% tariff and additional penalty on India. But the market…

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India steps up with Quad: Target on China’s rare earth dominance; supply diversification seen as key

Foreign ministers of the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) met in Washington and announced a comprehensive plan to address China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, according to The Japan Times, quoted by ANI.The group introduced the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to address China’s control over rare earths and essential materials…

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‘Busy day’ at White House: 25% tariff on India; ‘dead economies’ jibe, trade deal with Pakistan & more – Key points

US President Donald Trump (AP) NEW DELHI: It was a “busy day” at the White House on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump rolled out a series of key announcements, including a 25% tariff and additional penalties on India. At the same time, he offered to assist India’s hostile neighbour Pakistan in developing its “massive…

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‘Very hard for us’: Trump targets Canada over recognising Palestine statehood; warns of trade deal risk

US President Donald Trump, said on Thursday, that Canada’s support for a Palestine complicates the ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations.“Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh’ Canada!!!” he said in a post…

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