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BluSmart halts ride bookings, US' 245% tariffs on China, SC on Waqf Bill & more

Electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart has abruptly halted new ride bookings in most parts of Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. While the app remains live on the Play Store, users are unable to schedule rides.

Has Trump and the world made the WTO obsolete? | Trump tariffs | Trade tensions

It was once hailed as the guardian of global trade. But today, the World Trade Organization—or WTO—looks like an institution on life support. The rules are being broken. The courts aren’t working.

US tariffs to weaken credit conditions, raise default risks: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said US tariffs will weaken credit conditions and raise defaults risks especially for low-rated and speculative grade corporates. It said that an unpredictable US trade policy will lead to a deterioration in global credit conditions and macroeconomic impact will slow growth with a growing possibility of recession. "Non-financial corporate sectors are most at risk from tariffs. Low-rated, speculative-grade companies will be affected by their reliance on debt markets. Risks for most banks and sovereigns are indirect through economic weakness," Moody's Ratings said in a report on US tariffs. On April 9, the US administration authorised a 90-day pause on the implementation of most reciprocal tariffs, reverting to a universal rate of 10 per cent on almost all targeted countries, while raising tariffs on most goods from China to 145 per cent. On April 16, US further hiked tariffs on exports from China to 245 per cent. "The tariffs have shocked financial marke

Trading guide, April 16: Global mkts, China GDP, Q4 results, IndusInd Bank

Stock Market Today, April 16, 2025: GIFT Nifty futures indicated a negative start. As of 6:57 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 63 points at 23,278

Shippers rush to reach American shores amid 90-day tariff pause

To monitor how supply chains reshuffle; freight rates up for 2nd week in a row

Trump exempts China-made smartphones, chips from reciprocal tariff plan

Beyond economic considerations, the exclusions appear to be part of a broader strategy to reduce inflation concerns and mitigate disruptions in supply chains

China’s 125% tariffs on US, Stock market surges, US’ revelation on Tahawwur Rana & more

China said it will raise tariffs on US goods from 84% to as much as 125%, effective Saturday.

Centre launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to assist stakeholders

The commerce ministry is actively tracking developments in global trade, particularly in relation to tariff changes, import surges, and export-related challenges, an official statement said on Friday. In this backdrop, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has operationalised a dedicated 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' to assist stakeholders in navigating emerging trade issues, the commerce ministry said. "Given the evolving trade landscape and the introduction of various tariff and counter-tariff measures, there may be both new export opportunities and heightened import pressures from specific countries or product sectors," it said. The helpdesk would look into issues relating to import and export challenges, import surges or dumping, EXIM Clearance, logistics or supply chain challenges, financial or banking issues, and regulatory or compliance issues. It will also collect and collate trade-related issues concerning other ministries/ departments or agencies of central

Metal index jumps over 4%; Hindalco, JSW, Lloyds,Tata Steel rally up to 7%

The US government has suspended 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs for India till July 9, 2025; however, the base tariff of 10 per cent will continue to be enforced

US tariff policy opens export opportunities for India: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari inspected the ongoing construction work of the Rs 1,200 crore Multimodal Logistics Park project in Pithampur industrial area, about 30 km from Indore

US tariff impact: Moody's Analytics cuts India's 2025 GDP forecast to 6.1%

Moody's Analytics said that its April baseline represents the economic toll they'll have should the tariffs eventually go ahead in full

Pause on US tariffs a big relief; opens window for trade talks: Exporters

The 90-day deferral of reciprocal tariffs decided by the US has come as a major relief as it provides a crucial window for pushing the talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and America, exporters said on Thursday. They said that diplomatic engagement and fast-tracking negotiations for the trade pact will help India deal with these tariffs. "It is a good decision by the Trump administration. We have been assured by the commerce ministry that the agreement will be finalised at the earliest," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said. He added that the move reflects a strategic pause aimed at avoiding immediate economic fallout while allowing space for potential resolutions. "A huge relief to our exporters. The 90-day deferral of the reciprocal tariff provides a critical window for diplomatic engagement and trade negotiations," Ralhan added. Welcoming the USA's decision, Mumbai-based exporter S K Saraf said that Indian industry

Treasuries, US dollar see fall as Trump's trade war sparks recession fears

US stocks were in positive territory early, with investors weighing whether recent sharp selling may have been overdone, although trading remained choppy as it has been all week

'Don't wait': Trump lures businesses to US with no tariffs, fast approvals

US President Donald Trump encouraged businesses to follow the example of Apple and other firms that have recently expanded in the US

Which Indian companies may be hit hard if US announces tariffs on pharma?

India is one of the top suppliers of generic (low-cost) medicines to the US

China vows strong response after US imposes additional 50% tariff

China on Wednesday promised to take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard its rights and interests, after net total tariffs of 104 per cent by President Donald Trump on Chinese imports into the US took effect. After Trump's additional 50 per cent tariffs on the world's second-largest economy, China has not announced any new tariffs on the US. President Trump's next round of punishing tariffs on some of America's largest trading partners went into effect on Wednesday, including stiff new levies that will increase import taxes on Chinese goods by at least 104 percent. Trump's explosive new tariffs on 60 countries came into effect just after midnight Wednesday US time. The additional tariffs on China kicked in after Beijing refused to meet Trump's deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levies on the US. Asked why China has not slapped retaliatory tariffs after Tuesday's assertions to fight till the end and whether the two countries are holding talks to resolve the issue, Chin

India among nations willing to cut tariffs under Trump push: US Trade Rep

Jamieson Greer says nearly 50 countries, including India, Argentina, Vietnam, and Israel, have shown interest in easing trade barriers as part of the Trump administration's push for reciprocity

SC verdict on TN governor, Bangladesh protests, China's retaliation on US tariffs & more

In a major victory for the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government.

JLR evaluating various steps to respond to US tariffs: Tata Motors

Tata Motors on Tuesday said its unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is evaluating various steps to respond to the tariff announced by the US on April 2, 2025. In a clarification to the bourses, the Mumbai-based auto major said the UK-based automaker is yet to finalise a plan of action to deal with new tariffs. "JLR is evaluating various options to suitably address impact of the increased tariff in the US market and the aforesaid news article refers to its immediate response," Tata Motors said in a regulatory filing. Last week, JLR stated that it has paused vehicle shipments from its facilities in the UK to the US to work out new trading terms in the wake of changes in the tariff structure. "The USA is an important market for JLR's luxury brands. As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are enacting our short-term actions, including a shipment pause in April, as we develop our mid-to longer-term plans," a JLR spokesperson said in a statement. JLR is deepl

India's domestic demand big magnet amid US trade tariffs, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs. In an interaction entitled the Opportunities and challenges for India's quest to become a developed economy by 2047' at the High Commission of India in London, she asserted that the economy was well placed to capitalise on domestic efficiencies and competitiveness as it tackles global headwinds. The world has seen depressed growth for over several years; earlier, it was low interest for long and now it's going to be low growth for long, and that's not happy news for anybody, said Sitharaman, who is here on her first UK visit in her current Union Cabinet term. India has maintained its fastest growing economy tag continuously now for five years and we still think that momentum may moderate a bit, but it will still be India who will keep that grow