N Jayakumar, MD of Prime Securities, discusses the impact of new US tariffs on global trade, emphasizing that the US is facing shortages in key sectors like pharmaceuticals and minerals. He believes that the tariff rates will eventually decrease as these measures serve as a negotiating tactic by the US administration, particularly impacting the US dollar and benefiting Indian markets.
Indian corporates shattered fundraising records in FY2024-25 by raising Rs 19.96 lakh crore through equity and debt instruments. Equity mobilisation doubled to Rs 3.71 lakh crore, driven by significant IPO activity and a resurgence in Qualified Institutional Placements. Debt fundraising also reached an unprecedented Rs 11.12 lakh crore.
Indian chemical and auto stocks, including Navin Fluorine, PI Industries, and Bharat Forge, fell up to 6% following the U.S. administrations 26% blanket tariff on Indian imports. The chemical and automobile sectors, with significant U.S. exposure, are expected to face demand and revenue pressures. India is in talks with Washington to minimize economic fallout from the tariffs.
Rajeev Agrawal from DoorDarshi India Fund explains that Trumps tariffs will start high to push negotiations and significantly impact the US consumer first. India, with a 26% tariff, is less affected compared to competitors like China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, potentially benefiting India's export market. Short-term economic slowdown and inflation in the US are expected outcomes.
Pashupati Advani of Global Foray anticipates positive surprises in companies with lower tariffs and those leveraging arbitrage opportunities. He discusses the implications of tariff uncertainty on equity markets and the economic outlook for the US. Advani also highlights the challenges in the EV market and suggests food distribution stocks like Godrej Consumer could perform well in the future.
Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 26% reciprocal tariff on imports from India. This move is part of a broader plan to introduce a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, with even higher duties on several other countries, including China.
