How Did the US 50% Tariff Impact Indian Stocks?
Indian shares in the textiles, shrimp, leather, and gems & jewellery sectors tumbled on Thursday after the US implemented a steep 50% tariff on Indian imports, effective from August 27. This move could affect exports valued at over $48 billion, with sectors heavily dependent on the US market being the hardest hit.
Textile Stocks Performance
- Kitex Garments: -5%
- Pearl Global Industries: -2.94%
- Siyaram Silk Mills: -2.56%
- Raymond Lifestyle: -2.37%
- Alok Industries: -1.59%
- Rupa & Company: -1.43%
- Welspun Living: -1.09%
- Trident: -1.01%
Shrimp Exporters
- Apex Frozen Foods: -5.36%
- Waterbase: -3.38%
- Avanti Feeds: -0.82%
Leather & Footwear Stocks
- Khadim India: -1.95%
- Relaxo Footwears: -1.84%
- Mayur Uniquoters: -0.83%
- Superhouse: -0.56%
- Mirza International: -0.50%
Gems & Jewellery Stocks
- BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle: -3.51%
- Sky Gold and Diamonds: -3.23%
Expert Insight: Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research – Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal, said, "The steep 50% US tariffs will hit India's textiles & apparel, gems & jewellery, marine (shrimp), leather & footwear the hardest, given their heavy reliance on the US market."
Bottom Line: Indian exporters, particularly those with significant US exposure, are facing immediate market pressure due to the new tariffs.
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