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Inside factories in China, a struggle to survive Trump's tariffs
Despite difficulties, some manufacturers remain optimistic, citing China's strength and their ability to endure, particularly in sectors where they hold a cost advantage.

Inside factories in China, a struggle to survive Trump's tariffs
Chinese factories in Guangzhou face challenges as President Trump's tariffs reach 125%, causing order cancellations and uncertainty. Small factories, vital to China's economy, grapple with finding new buyers amid existing overcapacity and frugal domestic consumers. While some factories temporarily close, others seek alternative markets. Despite rising labor costs, manufacturers remain optimistic about China's economic strength, hoping to overcome these difficulties.

Cabinet greenlights Rs 23,000 crore e-parts production scheme
India's Rs 23,000-crore electronics component manufacturing (ECM) scheme aims to boost domestic production, create jobs, and integrate with global value chains. Over the next six years, it will focus on passive components, sub-assemblies, and capital goods. The scheme offers targeted incentives based on jobs, turnover, and capital expenditure to stimulate growth.

Commodity Talk: What crude oil's 3-year low means to traders? Axis Securities analyst decodes
crude oil prices: Crude oil prices are expected to stabilize between ?5,300-?6,000 on MCX amid oversupply concerns and weak demand. Investors should adopt strict risk management and buy dips, while swing traders may sell on rises. Geopolitical tensions and economic growth could impact prices.

Lazy in largecaps, choosy in midcaps, and avoid the smallcaps? Here’s what Harsha Upadhyaya has to say
Harsha Upadhyaya, CIO-Equity of Kotak AMC, highlights the overvaluation in Indian markets, especially in mid and smallcaps. He suggests being cautious and selective in these sectors due to their high premiums and muted earnings growth. Largecap banks, private and PSUs, offer valuation comfort, along with sectors like specialty chemicals, industrials, telecom, and cement after correction.

Metal tariffs won’t majorly impact Hindalco, Nalco's global operations: Parthiv Jhonsa
What we have seen in the past, whenever there is a duty or a safeguard duty which comes in, the very initial uptick in the prices in a certain range of say 1500 to 2500 range and thereafter, even if you see the 2017 era or even after that, whenever there was some or the other announcement, the prices have actually increased in the range of 15% to 20% thereafter.
Commodity Talk: MOFSL expert explains why gold’s supply tightness in UK may not impact Indian yellow metal prices materially
So, before we get into the assessment, I would just like to highlight what really happened. So, there was a premium arbitrage between COMEX and London, wherein market participants sold the COMEX futures and bought the London physical and to mature the COMEX future part, the London physical stocks were brought into the COMEX inventories.
Why is Jubilant FoodWorks growing when peers are struggling? Sameer Khetarpal explains
Sameer Khetarpal, MD & CEO of Jubilant FoodWorks, reveals strategic actions driving the company's growth amid tough times. They've increased value through free delivery and more cheese, focusing on operational excellence with rapid delivery. Their innovative use of technology and AI in operations fuels store expansion and enhances efficiency, aiming for sustained double-digit growth.
Military gadgets that can be used by civilians jostle for space at Aero India 2025
Usha-Urja, developed by the Indian Air Force, harnesses wind energy in high-altitude, extreme cold conditions. Exhibited at Aero India 2025, the prototype could cost around Rs 4.14 lakh. Civilian applications include a drone interception system and a real-time aircraft tracker, also displayed at the event.
Exit Hikal, rather go for UPL as a long-term buy: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
UPL is a strong buy for long-term investors looking for a stock in the agrochemical industry. The company has experienced a 50% fall in stock value from the top, but this is expected to improve in the second half. UPL is amongst the top five agrochemical companies globally and had reduced and structured its debt. Additionally, it had taken measures such as focusing on cost reduction and inventory liquidation. In contrast, Hikal has experienced many regulatory challenges and struggles with corporate governance issues, and it is therefore not advisable to invest in.
Jio and retail continue to power RIL’s consumer side of business
‘The market expectation on PAT was somewhere close to Rs 11,000 crore’
M&M to gain the most from growing tractor demand: LKP Advisory
‘Tractor dealerships have had a very good response from the farmers and the rural public’
Weaker rupee, regulations make realty attractive for NRIs
Rupee rout can be seen as an investment opportunity for individual buyers as well as institutional investors.
Seller bodies to meet to list e-commerce policy feedback to govt
An AIOVA spokesperson said this feedback will be shared with the government and has also been shared with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
HPCL slides 3% on profit-taking post inventory gains-driven Q1 numbers
Experts said higher sales volume, a substantial increase in inventory gains and stable refining margins helped HPCL report a 30 per cent growth in net profit in Q1 of FY17.
Reliance results in line with expectation in EBITDA front: Sudeep Anand, IDBI Cap
We have a buy on RIL with a target price of Rs 1200. A revision will depend on a lot of things. We have to go into the details of the results
Now, eBay MD Latif Nathani questions e-commerce model; agrees with Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani
India’s brick-and-mortar retailers have stepped up their campaign against the country’s nascent but aggressive breed of online retailers.
Expect branded garments, paints, FMCG, autos to gain on margins going ahead: Prateek Agarwal
"There would be disappointments, but it is that part of the market which has not done well. Apart from inventory-related losses, there are other worries as well. "
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