Tech stocks tumble over US spends uncertainty

BENGALURU: US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement sent tech stocks into a frenzy on Thursday. Stocks of Indian IT firms fell between 3% and 10% amid projections of sluggish growth and restrictive trade measures affecting some sectors that might impact overall technology expenditure. The increasing macroeconomic uncertainties are expected to affect growth prospects in FY…

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India’s generic medicines steal the spotlight as US exempts pharma from tariffs

India’s pharma sector has emerged as a big winner amid Trump’s tariff woes, as the US has exempted pharmaceuticals from reciprocal tariffs, recognizing the vital role of India’s generic medicines in global healthcare. This decision comes amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 27 percent tariffs on imports from about 60 countries, including India, in…

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‘It is a self-goal’: Raghuram Rajan uses football analogy for Trump’s tariffs, predicts ‘adverse affect’ on US

Raghuram Rajan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday described the Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries as a “self-goal,” and said that the move will primarily hurt the US economy in the short run. Rajan, however, mentioned that the impact on India would…

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Opinion: US reciprocal tariffs impact on textile and garment sector – boon or bane?

The imposition of US tariffs presents both opportunities and challenges for the Indian textile industry. (AI image) By Paresh ParekhThe United States has imposed significant tariffs on textile imports from various countries, aiming to protect domestic industries and address trade imbalances. Under the Trump administration, around 27% reciprocal tariff was levied on Indian textile imports….

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One more blow! US reciprocal tariffs likely to have an adverse impact on Indian gems and jewellery sector

The imposition of US tariffs on Indian gems and jewellery is a significant blow to an already struggling sector By Paresh ParekhUS tariffs of around 27% wef April 2025 on Indian gems and jewellery has sent shock waves through the industry. This proposal is likely to significantly impacts India’s exports to its largest market. Previously,…

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Apple stock leads Tech decline as Trump’s tariff triggers market panic

Technology stocks plunged on Thursday after President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies triggered widespread market panic.Apple led the sharp decline among the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, dropping nearly 9%. The iPhone maker, which manufactures many of its devices in China and other Asian countries, is on track for its biggest drop since 2020, according to…

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Dow Jones drops 1,400 points as US stock market leads global sell-off after Trump’s tariffs spark recession fears

The US stock market plunged sharply on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1,400 points, or 3.3%, amid widespread concerns triggered by President Donald Trump’s latest set of severe tariffs. According to news agency AP, the S&P 500 fell 4%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.1%, reflecting a broader global market sell-off. At…

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