Effects on Indian Economy

• India’s Q3 GDP Growth Slips to 5.4%, Signals Slowdown Amid Global Headwinds
  Business Standard
  Effect: A seven-quarter low in GDP growth reflects weakening demand and investment, challenging India’s economic momentum and raising fiscal policy concerns.
• Rupee Hits 88.10 as FII Outflows Persist, Inflation Looms
  The Economic Times
  Effect: A depreciating rupee increases import costs (e.g., oil), fueling inflation and straining household budgets, potentially slowing economic recovery.

Effects on Indian Stock Market

• Sensex Plunges 1,000 Points, Nifty at 9-Month Low on Trade War Fears
  Moneycontrol
  Effect: Escalating global trade tensions trigger a market crash, eroding investor wealth and signaling a bearish phase for Indian equities.
• Smallcaps Down 23% from Peak, Investors Flee Amid Earnings Woes
  Business Today
  Effect: Sharp declines in smallcap stocks reflect risk aversion and weak corporate earnings, deepening market correction and volatility.

International News Effects on Indian Market & Economy

• China Keeps 5% Growth Target, Ups Fiscal Spending to Counter U.S. Tariffs
  Reuters
  Effect: China’s fiscal push intensifies export competition for India, pressuring trade balances and market sentiment as global trade dynamics shift.
• U.S. Stock Market Dips as Trump Tariffs Hammer Sentiment
  Reuters
  Effect: A U.S. market downturn tied to Trump’s tariffs drives FII sell-offs in India, amplifying stock market declines and economic uncertainty.
• Oil Steady After OPEC+ Output Hike, Offers India Temporary Relief
  The Economic Times
  Effect: Stable oil prices post-OPEC+ decision ease India’s import burden, supporting economic stability and potentially cushioning market falls.
• Gold Prices Drop to ₹86,000/10g as Global Risk-Off Mood Grows
  Hindustan Times
  Effect: Falling gold prices signal investor shifts to cash, reducing safe-haven demand and reflecting broader economic caution impacting India.

International News

• Xi Jinping Opens NPC, Signals Robust Response to U.S. Trade Policies
  Reuters
  Context: China’s National People’s Congress on March 5 reaffirms a 5% growth target, unveiling fiscal measures to counter U.S. tariffs, escalating global trade tensions.
• U.S. Dow Falls 670 Points as Tariff Fallout Hits Hard
  CNBC
  Context: The Dow’s second-day plunge on March 4, driven by Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, deepens global market instability.