U.S. tariffs on Indian imports, effective August 1, 2025, have sent shockwaves through India’s markets. Gold prices soared to record highs, while crude oil and natural gas prices declined amid demand concerns. Base metals experienced volatility, and the rupee weakened against the dollar. India is focusing on trade negotiations and diversification to mitigate the impact, avoiding retaliatory tariffs.
Tata Chemicals surges on Tata Sons listing buzz
Tata Chemicals shares surged on Thursday, driven by the RBI’s new guidelines for upper-layer NBFCs, sparking hopes for a Tata Sons listing. Analysts suggest this