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China names new top trade negotiator amid rising tariff tensions with US
Amid escalating trade tensions with the US, China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new top international trade negotiator, replacing Wang Shouwen who helped craft the 2020 trade deal
16 April,2025 01:11 PM IST | China | AP
Indian stock markets closed today for Ambedkar Jayanti
Indian stock markets remain closed today in observance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti. Markets ended last week on a high, despite early volatility triggered by global trade concerns
14 April,2025 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India engaged with US to seal trade pact: EAM Jaishankar
In the wake of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s strategy is to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with Washington by fall 2025. He added that India may be the only country to reach such an understanding with the US in Trump’s second term
09 April,2025 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Indian stock markets rebound after Monday’s plunge, Nifty crosses 22,500
A day after a steep decline triggered by global tariff concerns, Indian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday with both Sensex and Nifty making significant gains, led by strong sectoral performance
08 April,2025 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Black Monday: Stock markets crumble amid global trade war
2,226.79 points ‘is steepest single-day decline in 10 months’; investors lost about Rs 20.16 lakh crore
08 April,2025 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Congress mocks PM Modi over market crash, calls global trade war ‘tariffying’
Following a steep fall in stock markets, the Congress criticised PM Modi, comparing his economic decisions to Donald Trump’s and terming the market’s reaction “tariffying”. The drop follows global concerns over reciprocal tariffs and trade wars
07 April,2025 01:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India must build diverse energy ties to secure future: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the need for India to cultivate a wide range of energy partnerships to safeguard its future. Speaking at a business event, he highlighted the nation's strategic energy policies, diplomatic engagement, and the importance of diversified trade amid global economic shifts
23 March,2025 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai
Sensex slips below 75,000 as Nifty tumbles 188 points amid weak global trends
Indian markets opened weak on Monday as the Sensex plunged below 75,000 and Nifty dropped 188 points, impacted by global uncertainties, FII outflows, and concerns over US trade policies.
24 February,2025 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
Donald Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminium imports to US
Donald Trump said that the tariffs from Monday will impose a 25 per cent charge on all steel imports entering the United States, as well as a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium imports
10 February,2025 10:48 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
The Trump administration's policy decisions will greatly impact global trade
The report also notes that the export growth in India may face hurdles in the upcoming months due to weakening demand in developed markets
26 November,2024 10:06 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent