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US Markets and Dollar Decline Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariff Policies
The total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stood at $2.7 trillion as of midday, The Wall Street Journal reported. At that stage, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had shed 1,300 points, representing a 3.1% drop, as the tech-led Nasdaq plunged by 4.8%.
Office Space Leasing Surges 74% in Top 8 Cities in Q1, Driven by GCC Demand, Says Knight Frank
This increase was mainly driven by increasing demand from international companies setting up Global Capability Centres (GCCs), said a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank.
China Slams US Tariffs, Promises 'Resolute Counter-Measures'
The ministry also urged Washington to cancel its unilateral tariff measures.
India's Venture Debt Market Surges 58% CAGR, Reaching $1.23 Billion in 2024
The Global Venture Debt Report 2025 puts the spotlight on the immense development of the market, and it points out that venture debt (VD) in India was at a value of only $80 million back in 2018. Bengaluru was the frontrunner, with 40% of all venture debt transactions, followed by Delhi NCR and then Mumbai.
India’s Deal-Making Activity Jumps 29.6% to $27.5 Billion in Q1 2025
This is an impressive increase of 29.6% year-over-year. The number of announced M&A transactions increased by 13.6%, marking Q1 2025 as the busiest quarter for M&A since early 2023.
India More Resilient to US Tariff Shocks Compared to Other Nations: Report
In an emerging markets report, Moody's stated that India's economy enjoys relatively low external vulnerability, as evidenced by its external debt ratio against GDP of 19% and low dependence of exports to the US (only 2% of GDP). These provided resiliency against fluctuations in the global economy.
India’s Current Account Deficit to Stay in Safe Zone Through 2025-26: Report
Aspirations rise amidst increased pressure on the merchandise trade deficit of the nation, according to the report, there would be just a marginal increase in CAD with a projection at 1.3% of GDP in FY 2025-26 against 1% for 2024-25.
Manufacturing Sector Growth Hits 8-Month High in March: HSBC
The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), prepared by S&P Global, rose to 58.1 in March, from 56.3 in February and 57.7 in January. During the previous months, the index was at 56.4 in December and 56.5 in November. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Strong Growth for BSE Amid SEBI’s Index Options Market Reforms
This regulatory change is set to support BSE's market standing while reducing concentration risk in the segment.
India Set to Lower Tariffs Significantly, Says Donald Trump Ahead of 'Liberation Day' Deadline
"I believe I heard that India just a little while ago is going to be reducing its tariffs very substantially, and I said why didn't somebody do this a long time ago," Trump said.
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