Fresh Trump tariff threat looms: India’s strong stand on US Section 301 probe that proposes 12.5% duties – explained

The Indian government has urged the USTR to withdraw its proposal to levy the additional 12.5% tariff. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s Section 301 probe and threat of fresh tariffs has added a layer of uncertainty for several countries including India.The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has advanced one of its two investigations into…

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Stock market today: BSE Sensex plunges over 500 points; Nifty50 below 24,290 as renewed Middle East conflict rattles markets

Equity markets head into Wednesday with global developments taking centre stage after crude oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade following US military strikes on Iran, reviving concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Back home, Sensex ended Tuesday 104.35 points lower at 78,180.72, while Nifty50 slipped 31.65 points to 24,398.70, with gains…

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Stock market today: Will NSE Nifty50 and BSE Sensex shake off Tuesday’s losses?

Stock market today: Oil climbs, Asian markets steady as investors assess fresh Middle East tensions Global markets opened Wednesday on a cautious note as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while Asian equities showed resilience after an initial volatility. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed after briefly falling…

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