How India may gain from lower tariff rates

Published in The Indian Express | The Hindu Business Line | Hindustan Times | Business Today | April 2025

India’s comparatively lower tariffs offer a distinct advantage in attracting FIIs as cost-efficient destination. Lower tariffs directly reduce the cost of doing business, making Indian markets more attractive than high-tariff economies.

"In the short term, reduced tariffs can drive higher FII inflows, boosting market sentiment and liquidity. A favorable tariff structure signals a business-friendly climate, leading to immediate foreign capital influx and increased investor confidence.  India’s lower tariffs not only drive short-term investment surge but also lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth" - Akhil Puri, Partner, Financial Advisory

Click on the links below to read more:

https://www.businesstoday.in/markets/stocks/story/5-reasons-why-indian-market-is-in-sweet-spot-despite-trump-tariff-470508-2025-04-03

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/stock-market-opens-lower-on-day-2-of-donald-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-it-metals-and-telecom-drops-the-most-101743734221708.html

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/markets-weather-us-tariff-storm-it-takes-the-hit-while-pharma-shines/article69408166.ece

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/india-relatively-lower-tariff-rate-foreign-inflows-rise-9923340/lite/