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Gokaldas to KPR Mill: Textile stocks soar up to 20% on India-US trade deal

US President Donald Trump said he would lower his 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil

US tariff cut to 18% to boost Indian rice exports, says exporters' body

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) on Tuesday expressed optimism over a proposed reduction in United States import tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, down from the earlier 25 per cent. The federation expects this move to restore price parity with competing nations and significantly boost shipment volumes. According to IREF National President Prem Garg, the revised tariff structure would place India on a par with competitors like Thailand and Pakistan, which currently face duties of approximately 19 per cent. "The move to lower tariffs from the earlier 25 per cent to 18 per cent is a significant victory for price parity. This effectively neutralised the duty disadvantage we faced against competitors like Thailand and Pakistan. " Indian rice can now compete on a level playing field in one of our most high-value markets," exporter RiceVilla Group's CEO Suraj Agarwal said. The industry is also hopeful that a potential penalty related to India's purchase of Russian oil be

Infosys, Bhel, Arvind: Antique lists top gainers from India-US trade deal

The India-US trade deal, Antique believes, is significantly positive for Indian equities as FPI equity outflow of $34 billion since October 2024, the highest among emerging markets (EMs), may reverse

Indian refiners likely to need wind-down period to halt Russian oil imports

Indian companies have already booked cargoes loading in February and arriving in March, so a wind-down period would be needed to fulfil existing commitments

Congress asks govt to take Parliament into confidence on US, EU trade deals

The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Modi government should take Parliament into confidence and the text of both the EU and US trade deals must be laid on the table of both Houses and debated. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that from the information President Donald Trump has provided, it is abundantly clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "completely surrendered". He said that almost exactly a year ago, Prime Minister Modi landed at the White House to greet President Trump on his re-election. "His trademark huglomacy was on full display. India-US relations never appeared brighter. Negotiations for a trade deal started immediately thereafter.But ever since President Trump made the first announcement of the halt to Operation Sindoor on the evening of May 10, 2025 things began to go downhill," Ramesh said on X. Subsequently, President Trump embraced Pakistan and Field Marshall Asim Munir enthusiastically, "exposing the hollowness of

Lupin, Biocon: Nifty Pharma gains 3% after US-India trade deal pact

According to Axis Securities, the reduction in reciprocal taxes is incrementally positive for Indian pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with significant exposure to the US market,

EEPC India welcomes US trade deal, sees boost to engineering exports

EEPC India on Monday welcomed the announcement of a trade deal with the US under which Washington will lower reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, and said it could significantly boost engineering shipments. "While the detailed contours of the agreement are yet to be made public, the Prime Minister's message clearly mentioned lower tariffs for Made in India products, which is very good news," Shah said, adding that the US remains India's largest trading partner. India and the US agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday, after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The engineering sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of India's total merchandise exports, is expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the trade deal. Shah said the anticipated tariff relief could result in ...

Sensex soars 4,200 pts; Nifty tops 26,300 intraday as India-US seal deal

Analysts at Bernstein expect the nifty 50 index to reach 28,100 levels by the year-end, an upside of around 8 per cent from the current levels

India-US deal major catalyst for semiconductor ecosystem: President IESA

The India-US trade deal can be a major catalyst for India's electronics, semiconductor, and technology ecosystem, Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India and IESA said on Tuesday, adding it will accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing, bolster value addition, and expand cooperation across AI and data centres space. The comment from the industry assumes significance as the US and India have reached a trade deal following months of negotiations. Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, President Trump said in a social media post on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The prime minister said he was delighted that "Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent". IESA's (India Electronics and Semiconductor Association) Chandak said, the India-US trade deal can be a major catalyst for India's electronics, semiconductor, and technology ecosystem. By improvi

India-US trade deal major boost for 'Made in India' initiative: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday welcomed the reduction in United States' tariffs on Indian goods, describing the development as a major boost for the 'Made in India' initiative. Taking to social media platform X, the finance minister said that Indian products would now face a reduced reciprocal tariff of 18 per cent. "Good news for #MadeInIndia products. They will now face reduced tariff of 18%. Thanking the leadership of PM @narendramodi and @POTUS for this development. People of our two large democracies stand to benefit," she said in a post on X. The breakthrough follows a high-level telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. In a reciprocal move, India has committed to reducing trade barriers for American goods and significantly increasing imports across sectors, including energy, technology, and agriculture. Following the trade agreement announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was delighted that "Made

India, US agree to a trade deal; reciprocal tariff reduced to 18%: Trump

The announcement came after a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump

Apex Frozen, Avanti Feeds hit 20% upper circuit on US tariff relief

Avanti Feeds hit a fresh life-time high at ₹960, while Apex Frozen Foods quoted at its highest level since September 2022 after the US President partly rolled back reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports

Rupee jumps 119 paise to 90.30 after Trump reduces tariffs on India

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.30 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 119 paise over its previous close of 91.49

India-US trade deal: What tariffs are India's export competitors paying?

India-US trade deal: A closer look at how American tariffs on Indian exports compare with those faced by key rivals such as China, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh across major sectors

India gains export edge as US tariffs fall to 18%, beats China, Bangladesh

Compared to China, India now enjoys significantly lower tariffs, with tariffs levied on Beijing at 34 per cent

India-US deal boosts Make in India, unlocks growth for farmers: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will open up huge opportunities for domestic farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers and promote Make in India initiative. India and the US have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goyal said it will help India get technology from the US. "This agreement unlocks unprecedented opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers to Make in India for the world, Design in India for the world, and Innovate in India for the world," Goyal said in a post on social media. He added that the development reflects the power of two like-minded, fair-trading democracies working together for shared prosperity. "Both India and US are natural allies and our partnership will co-create

Indian stocks poised for foreign buying surge after US trade deal

Trade deal's finalisation comes just a day after Budget, which offered fresh support for exporters and sectors including rare earths, reinforcing early signs of improving investor confidence

India-US trade deal: Timeline of negotiations, tariffs and turning points

After the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would "never compromise" on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen

India-US trade deal a win-win for citizens, industries, says Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the India-US trade agreement is a win-win deal which will benefit citizens and industries of both countries. Vaishnaw's remarks came soon after US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that India and the US have agreed on a trade deal. Under the agreed deal, Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent. Trump said India will move forward to reduce "tariffs and non-tariff barriers" against the US to zero, adding New Delhi would buy American goods, including energy, worth more than USD 500 billion. In a post on X, Vaishnaw, the Union minister for information and broadcasting, said, "Trade deal between the US and India will lead to a brighter future for both countries." "India-US trade deal is a win-win deal. Citizens and industries of both countries will benefit greatly from this deal," he said. Terming the US and India as the world's ..

India-US trade deal: Time to buy stocks; Nifty target 28,100, says Bernstein

Sector-wise, Financials, information technology (IT), and Telecom, they said, are the ways to participate in the market rebound