Mumbai: The higher US tariffs against select Indian imports to the world’s largest economy that is set to kick off today, and no end in sight to the India-US impasse, spooked Dalal Street as investors pressed the sell button on Tuesday. In addition, Wednesday being a trading holiday also weighed on investor sentiment since any…
A US embassy official on Tuesday said that Washington is committed to partnering with New Delhi on the export of high-quality products and services to support India’s energy security and economic growth, stating that America could serve as a major supplier of oil and liquefied natural gas to nation.Speaking at the 3rd Energy Summit of…
India’s exporters have voiced deep concern after US announced steep new duties on Indian-origin goods, with production already grinding to a halt in major textile hubs.Several apparel manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have already stopped production as hefty tariffs loom. Starting 27 August, duties on multiple categories of Indian exports to the US will…
HYDERABAD: Integrated design, engineering and manufacturing player, Ardee Engineering Limited, has received approval from the capital markets regulator, Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi), for its Rs 580 crore initial public offering (IPO).The IPO of the Hyderabad-based company, which is into pre-engineered buildings (PEB), material handling systems (MHS) and engineering services, comprises a fresh…
The global flow of parcels to the United States has been thrown into chaos after 25 countries decided to halt shipments, as fears over US President’s looming tariffs grow.The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations agency, confirmed on Tuesday that several nations had suspended deliveries due to uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s new…
Having drawn its red lines, and safeguarding its strategic autonomy, India is looking to counter the impact of the high tariffs. (AI image) India is bracing to face 50% US tariffs from August 27, after the Donald Trump administration notified that 25% additional tariffs on Indian goods will come into effect from Wednesday. India is…
The US government is evaluating potential ownership stakes in defence industry firms. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration seems to be eyeing America’s top defence giants for a stake after it struck a deal with Intel last week. The US government is evaluating potential ownership stakes in defence industry firms, including Lockheed Martin Corp, US…
Korean Air on Monday announced a record-breaking $50 billion order for 103 Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines and servicing, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington. The purchase marks the largest in the carrier’s history, as per Reuters.The order includes a mix of 787s, 777s and 737s worth about $36.5…
Gold became more expensive in the national capital on Tuesday, as the prices surged by Rs 600 to Rs 1,00,770 per 10 grams, supported by a weaker rupee and firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The metal of 99.9% purity had settled at Rs 1,00,170 per 10 grams on Monday.Gold of…
Potential tariff on pharma imports into the US, while still under Section 232 investigation, is unlikely to impact the credit profiles of Indian pharma companies, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said.While the US contributes around 35% to the total revenue for leading domestic pharma companies, this proportion has been steadily declining over the past few…
American consumers became less confident of the US economy in August, as worries over the jobs market continuing to mount for the eighth month in a row.Figures released on Tuesday by the Conference Board showed that its consumer confidence index slipped to 97.4 in August from 98.7 in July, a 1.3-point decline. The reading, though…
Wall Street began Tuesday on a cautious note, with stocks hovering near breakeven as major indexes traded just below their recent record highs. Nasdaq jumped 36 points or 0.17%, reaching 21,485 at 8.20 PM IST. The S&P 500 followed the pattern adding 0.71 points or 0.01%, reaching 6,440. However, Dow dipped 52 points or 0.12%…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: PTI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened sweeping new trade measure against countries that impose digital taxes and related rules targeting American technology giants while giving a “complete pass” to Chinese tech companies.In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that “discriminatory” policies would be met…
The Donald Trump administration has notified that the additional 25% tariffs on India will be effective from August 27. (AI image) Stock market today: The stock market fell sharply on Tuesday triggered by heavy selling pressure after the United States issued a draft notice implementing an additional 25% on Indian exports.BSE benchmark Sensex dipped below…
GTRI believes that the US tariffs implementation represents a substantial trade challenge for India’s economy. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to impose 50% tariffs on India effective August 27, will pose a significant export challenge for the world’s fifth largest economy. The US administration has released a draft notification outlining its strategy to…
Top IT service firms in the country are diversifying beyond the core US market, opening new centres and making acquisitions in Australia, the Middle East, the Nordics and India.With technology spending on the rise in these geographies, software service providers are setting up nearshore centres to meet local demand and cushion themselves from US market…
India’s readymade garment industry is bracing for a tough fiscal ahead, with revenue growth forecast to slow to just 3-5% over the period, nearly half the pace seen last year.This slowdown hurt credit indicators for industry players and led to weaker profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. PM Modi’s Defiant ‘MAKE IN…
PM Modi flags off Maruti EV in Gujarat NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), e-Vitara, at Hansalpur, Gujarat. The EV, made in India, will be exported to over 100 countries, signifying India’s growing ambitions in green mobility and self-reliance.The launch coincided with the commencement…
The Asian Development Bank is set to finance improvements to Pakistan’s railway infrastructure, taking over from China following extended delays in securing Chinese funding that risked affecting a crucial mining venture, according to sources quoted by Reuters.The initial plan for renovating 1,800 km of railways was a key component of China’s $60 billion investment initiative…
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender by market value, experienced a technical price adjustment on Tuesday as its shares commenced trading ex-bonus on the NSE and BSE, following the implementation of its 1:1 bonus share distribution.The bank’s decision to issue one additional equity share for every existing share was intended to enhance trading liquidity…