China’s Factory Profits Plunge 13% in November—Deepest Drop in Over a Year Signals Urgent Stimulus Need China’s industrial sector hit a rough patch in November as profits cratered 13.1% year-over-year, the steepest decline in more than 12 months, per National Bureau of Statistics data. Weak Demand Drags Despite Export Strength Soft domestic consumption overshadowed resilient exports,…
The Indian government is evaluating fresh incentives for exporters as a response to US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 26% tariff on Indian goods. This move is part of Trump’s broader strategy of reciprocal duties on trade partners. According to a senior government official, the commerce ministry is expected to meet with…
Domestic Bets Dominate Amid Global Trade Uncertainty As global trade risks intensify ahead of the April 2 U.S. tariff decision deadline, India’s portfolio management service (PMS) managers are reassessing their strategies. While markets initially rebounded from the steepest small- and mid-cap correction since the pandemic, momentum is fading, and investor nervousness is resurfacing. How are…
India’s economy is expected to face only a minimal impact from Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs if he is re-elected in November. According to Bloomberg Economics, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could be 0.1% lower by 2028 if Trump follows through with plans to impose a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and 20% tariffs on other…
The Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) emphasized that every investment from China will continue to undergo rigorous checks, with no plans to ease Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for countries sharing a land border with India. Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Industry Secretary, dismissed speculation about a change in…
In a surprising strategic move, China, the world’s foremost graphite producer, has announced its decision to enforce export permits for select graphite products. This action is aimed at safeguarding national security and marks another bold step by China to assert control over the supply of critical minerals, particularly those essential for its dominant global manufacturing…
