‘Opportunity to mitigate US tariffs impact’, say businessmen ahead of PM Modi-Jinping meet

IANS | August 30, 2025 12:21 AM

Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) After the US President Trump imposed more tariffs on India, the business community has viewed the step as an opportunity to mitigate tariff impact ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on August 31.

Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe falls flat as India’s GDP growth surges to 7.8 pc

IANS | August 29, 2025 10:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for US President Donald Trump, who in a rhetorical overdrive termed India as a “dead economy,” the country’s economic growth has accelerated to 7.8 per cent in the April to June quarter, fortifying its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

Sensex, Nifty slip as heavyweights drag stock markets amid tariff concerns

IANS | August 29, 2025 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) The Indian equity indices ended the session lower on Friday amid selling in heavyweights led by Reliance. The investors remained cautious amid US tariff concerns, adopting a mixed approach.

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; FMCG stocks lead rally

IANS | August 29, 2025 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened marginally higher on Friday, as the markets strive to overcome the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the US.

Indian equity indices decline sharply over US tariff concerns

IANS | August 28, 2025 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) The Indian equity indices fell sharply to end the session nearly one per cent lower on Thursday -- a day after the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods came into effect.

Indian stock market to remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

IANS | August 27, 2025 9:48 AM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) There will be no trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday on the account of Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

Stock market declines sharply amid selling pressure ahead of additional US tariffs

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) The domestic equity indices ended the session with a sharp decline on Tuesday amid worries over the US imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, scheduled to come into effect from Wednesday.

Stock market tumbles after US moves to levy steep 50 pc tariffs

IANS | August 26, 2025 9:45 AM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday.

Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

IANS | August 25, 2025 9:47 AM

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened the week with gains on Monday, as IT stocks led the rally after a potential rate cut in the US boosted investors' sentiment.

India’s resilience and economic strength are now a hope for the world: PM Modi

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the growth and resilience the world sees in the Indian economy is owing to macro-stability and robust reforms across the spectrum.