Indian equity markets were poised for a shaky Tuesday open as traders wrestled with the fallout from President Donald Trump’s latest tariff bombshell. With a 25% levy now looming over U.S. imports from key trading partners, including South Korea, the ripple effect is rattling nerves from Dalal Street to global desks in Singapore. Monday’s flat close masked a simmering uncertainty. And this morning, early signs on Gift Nifty hinted that…

Won tumbles, stocks spiral, and nerves fray as Seoul scrambles for answers Markets in South Korea opened the week with a thud. A late-night announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on all South Korean imports, catching policymakers and investors completely off guard. The ripple was instant — the won dipped, stocks sold off, and investors around Asia looked rattled. And this isn’t just about Seoul. The…

As fresh tariffs rattle global markets, Trump claims India deal is on the horizon while doubling down on America-first rhetoric The United States is “very close” to clinching a trade agreement with India, President Donald Trump told reporters late Monday in Washington, even as he unveiled a new round of tariffs targeting 14 countries across Asia and beyond. The announcement, made during a bilateral dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

War of words erupts after India’s top general links Beijing’s “live support” to Pakistan’s military during four-day standoff Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir is fuming. Just hours after India’s Deputy Army Chief Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh openly accused China of backing Pakistan during the recent four-day Operation Sindoor conflict, Munir fired back — calling the claims “irresponsible and factually incorrect.” This isn’t just a diplomatic spat. It’s part…

India’s leader pushes for fair tech supply chains, tighter AI standards, and stronger BRICS institutions amid China’s global resource leverage Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a firm pitch at the BRICS summit in Rio on Monday: stop any country from turning critical minerals into economic weapons. He didn’t name names, but the message was clear — China’s tight grip on global rare earth exports is becoming a threat. Standing beside…

Opposition parties accuse Election Commission of confusing voters, warn of disenfranchisement ahead of crucial polls The INDIA bloc wants the Election Commission of India to pump the brakes. With Bihar heading into a high-stakes election season, leaders from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Left parties, and the Vikassheel Insaan Party on Monday lashed out at the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. They’re not mincing words:…

India’s stock markets saw a modest bounce heading into the second week of July, with small- and mid-cap counters showing signs of life after a bumpy ride. Amidst that, analysts have zeroed in on six budget-friendly stocks — all trading under ₹100 — which they believe could deliver short-term gains or offer promising entry points for risk-tolerant retail investors. The Nifty 50 ended Friday’s session up by 55 points at…

Adani Enterprises is heading back to the debt market with its second public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), just 10 months after its first outing got a full thumbs-up from investors. This time, the group is targeting up to ₹1,000 crore, again keeping the door wide open for retail buyers—a move that’s still rare in India’s corporate debt space. The issue opens on July 9 and, unless something changes, will…

Israel launched a wave of coordinated strikes on Yemen early Monday, targeting three Red Sea ports and a power facility, escalating tensions in a region already simmering with instability. The assault, confirmed by the Israeli military, marks the first direct hit on Yemeni soil in nearly a month. It followed an incident off Hodeidah’s coast, where a ship was attacked and left adrift, its crew abandoning it as it took…

As Modi speaks at BRICS summit, Trump ratchets up pressure, calling the bloc a threat to US economic interests Donald Trump’s latest post on Truth Social landed with a thud in foreign capitals. With the BRICS summit underway in Rio de Janeiro and leaders of major emerging economies gathered under one roof, the U.S. president issued a warning that felt like a shot across the bow: “Any Country aligning themselves…