Indian stock benchmarks settled in the red for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by persistent weak sentiment among investors due to US tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
Following the assumption of office by former US President Donald Trump, a 50 per cent tariff was imposed on Indian exports, pushing several sectors of Indian industry into severe stress.
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; however, he underscored PM Modi's unhappiness over the high tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil.
Speaking on tariffs imposed by the US on India and US President Donald Trump's stance, former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said, "We have known for quite some time that we have been waiting for Trump to sign the final negotiated bilateral trade agreement that was submitted to him at the beginnin
"Because of Tariffs, our Country is financially, AND FROM A NATIONAL SECURITY STANDPOINT, FAR STRONGER AND MORE RESPECTED THAN EVER BEFORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
According to a report from the Bank of Baroda, this transition follows a period of rapid frontloading of shipments earlier in 2025 as businesses sought to secure cost advantages before new trade barriers took effect.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a swipe at the Centre, alleging the BJP's failures and "misgovernance" on several fronts in 2025. On New Year's Eve, he wished for the government to provide "good governance" next year.
Geopolitical developments could also influence prices in the coming months. "Russia and Ukraine are serious about settling down. There are peace talks happening," he said. He also referred to trade discussions, noting, "Between India and the US, tariff talks are going on. If these two subjec
Falling crude oil prices, a surplus in services exports and steady remittance inflows are expected to prevent India's current account deficit (CAD) from widening sharply, even as goods exports face pressure from global headwinds, according to a report by Crisil.
India's strong economic growth has helped cushion the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on key export sectors, allowing the country to remain resilient while accelerating free trade agreements to diversify markets, boost services exports and attract investment, Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancello