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Tariff uncertainties pose growth risks, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

The governor said India's domestic growth is supported by stable policies, healthy corporate balance sheets and strong macroeconomic fundamentals that bode well for the economy.

Donald Trump's tariff deals: End of the beginning in global standoff

Many experts thought that Mr Trump's aim was to lock China out of the global trade chains by striking major deals with big, long-term trading partners and allies. They were wrong

Stock market close highlights: Sensex sheds 200 pts; Nifty ends at 25,019; SMIDs outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on Friday, May 16, 2025: The Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices closed with gains of 1.86 per cent and 0.94 per cent, respectively

China to US ocean cargo bookings surge nearly 300% after tariff truce

The suspension of tariffs is pushing US importers to front-load orders from China, with shipping lines predicting an earlier-than-expected peak cargo season

Tariff truce prompts Chinese auto-parts makers to rethink US investment

The 90-day temporary easing of US tariffs on China has introduced a high level of uncertainty, with the Chinese auto sector weighing the short-term and long-term impact

'US-UK FTA can serve as launch pad for Indian firms to enter US mkt'

MEA's Dammu Ravi says Indian firms can leverage the US-UK trade pact to expand into American markets, but cautions on supply chain gaps and infrastructure hurdles

Who is He Lifeng, the Chinese official leading high-stakes US trade talks?

He Lifeng, China's Vice Premier and close ally of Xi Jinping, is set to lead crucial trade talks with the US in Switzerland amid rising tensions, as both sides face escalating tariffs

Rahul Gandhi backs Trump's tariff stand, says India must negotiate firmly

At an interactive session in the US, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said Donald Trump has every right to push for tariff changes, but India must negotiate confidently to secure a fair deal

Is it a good time to buy stocks? Chris Wood of Jefferies answers

With US stocks trading at nearly 19.2x forward earnings, global investors, Wood suggested, should continue to reduce positions in favour of Europe, China and India

Textile sector: India needs to grab the opportunity amid tariff turmoil

India needs to reclaim the grounds which it has been losing over the last 15-20 years as one of the market leaders in textiles

India, US likely to use side letters to settle non-tariff barriers

The US has in recent days raised serious concern over non-tariff barriers the American businesses face in India

Tariff shock risks hit India growth; policy reset, reforms needed

The answer lies in assessing the impact through both a cyclical and strategic lens

Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks

China tariffs could come down to between 50% and 65%, the paper said, citing a White House official

US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF

Reflecting the complexity and fluidity of the moment, IMF's World Economic Outlook on Tuesday presented a range of forecasts for the global economy

India to impose 12% temporary tariff on steel to curb cheap China imports

The government would enact the tax as soon as possible, the source, who did not wish to be named, told Reuters on Monday

Revenue hit looms for all brokerages, says CJ George, CMD, Geojit Financial

George tells that the impact of tariffs on domestic corporates is expected to be limited, owing to the strong capital raised over the past three to four years

Japan to stress 'fairness' in currency talks with US, says PM Ishiba

Ishiba said specific discussions on currency policy will be made between Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Trade war 2.0: Why India must seize its global value chain opportunity now

As US-China tensions reshape global trade, India must reform tariffs, boost ease of doing business, and strike strategic FTAs to attract investment

Industry confident of finding rare-earth supply alternatives: Vaishnaw

The restrictions on these metals were placed by China as part of its response to the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed on it by the United States

Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw

Ahead of US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India next week, Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday expressed optimism about "positive outcome" from the visit. Vaishnaw cited pragmatic approach and continued engagement on both sides, and asserted that India has emerged as a trusted hub in electronics manufacturing. "There will be very positive outcome is what I can say with a good level of confidence, because we have approached this thing in a very pragmatic way, and very agile way, and we have continuously engaged," Vaishnaw said when asked what outcomes he expects given the backdrop of Vance's upcoming visit, and India and US' economic and trade engagements. "Over a period of time, India has emerged as a very trusted country, because the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted foreign policy, that trust has got generated about our country today, and that is going to be a big and important factor for all of us," Vaishnaw said. On whether there are any ..