Tariffs, Trade and India’s Economic Future

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Tariffs, Trade and India’s Economic Future

Tariffs, Trade and India’s Economic Future

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With US–India Tariffs 2025 dominating trade headlines, businesses across sectors are navigating unprecedented shifts in duties, market access, and global competitiveness. This timely Bombay Chamber session will examine the latest reciprocal tariff measures, their macroeconomic impact, and the strategic responses Indian enterprises can adopt to safeguard growth and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving global trade environment.

 

US–India Tariffs 2025: Economic Impact and Strategic Pathways for Indian Businesses

 

This timely discussion comes amid a sharp escalation in U.S.–India trade tensions, with recent reciprocal and “secondary” tariffs pushing duties on key Indian exports — such as textiles, gems & jewellery, and automotive components — to as high as 50%. While pharmaceuticals, electronics, and renewables remain exempt, the impact on manufacturing, jobs, and investment is already reverberating across the economy. Our session will explore the macroeconomic implications, sectoral challenges, and strategic pathways for Indian enterprises to adapt and seize emerging opportunities. Your insights will be invaluable to our audience of policymakers, industry leaders, and trade professionals.

 

The evolving global trade landscape has once again brought tariffs to the forefront of economic discourse, with the recent announcement of steep reciprocal tariffs by the United States triggering renewed debate on India’s external trade strategy.

 

Join us for a macroeconomic deep‑dive into how US–India Tariffs 2025, import duty changes, and global trade developments are shaping India’s investor sentiment, manufacturing competitiveness, and global economic positioning in 2025 and beyond

Participation Fee :

Members Rs. 1500 + 18% GST
Non-Members Rs. 2000 + 18% GST
Bank Details for NEFT
Account No. 10996680930
IFSC CODE SBIN0000300
Bank Name State Bank of India
Branch Address Mumbai Main Branch

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📰 Latest Developments
India and the United States have resumed high‑level trade talks in New Delhi after weeks of heightened tensions over steep reciprocal tariffs. The U.S. currently imposes up to 50% duties on key Indian exports — including textiles, gems & jewellery, and automotive components — citing India’s purchases of Russian oil. Negotiators are working toward an early bilateral trade agreement, but progress hinges on Washington lifting an additional 25% penalty tariff. These developments will be analysed in depth during our session, where policymakers, industry leaders, and trade experts will discuss the macroeconomic implications and sector‑specific strategies for Indian enterprises.

❓ Event FAQs

📄 Q1. What will this session on US–India Tariffs 2025 cover?
This session will examine the latest reciprocal tariff measures, their macroeconomic impact, and how they fit into the broader conversation on tariffs, trade, and India’s economic future.

📄 Q2. How will recent tariff hikes impact sectors like textiles, gems & jewellery, and automotive components?

These sectors face the steepest duties, which can increase export costs and reduce competitiveness in the U.S. market. This will be a key focus area in the panel discussion.

📄 Q3. Will the discussion address import duty changes in 2025?

Yes. The session will explore how changes in import duties affect manufacturing, jobs, and investment, and what strategies businesses can adopt to adapt.

📄 Q4. What opportunities can Indian businesses explore despite the current tariff environment?
Diversifying export markets, investing in value-added manufacturing, and leveraging trade agreements with other regions are some of the opportunities to be discussed.

📄 Q5. How can attendees use insights from this session to adapt their export strategies?
By applying sector-specific recommendations, understanding policy trends, and aligning with global market shifts, businesses can strengthen resilience and competitiveness.

📄 Q6. How can I register for the session?
You can register by clicking the “Register for Event” button on this page. It will take you to the Bombay Chamber event form. Complete the short form and make the applicable payment. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with all the event details.

19

Friday
September 2025

07.00 pm to 09.00 pm

Time

Program

7:00 pm – 7:05 pm

Welcome Address:
Sandeep Khosla, Director General, Bombay Chamber

7:05 pm – 7:25 pm

Keynote Speaker:
Shri R K Mishra, IRS, Additional DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

7:25 pm – 8:45 pm

Panel Discussion: Implications of Tariffs on Sectors

Moderator:  R. Srinivasan, Co-Chairperson – MSME Forum, Bombay Chamber & Director, AIRA Consulting Private Limited

Panellist :

  • Shaunak Parikh, Director, Mahendra Brothers Group of Companies & Vice Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
  • Samir Bhuta, Member, Apparel Export Promotion Council & Partner, Shreeji Exim Works LLP
  • Rajan Raje, Founder & CEO, NICHEM SOLUTIONS
  • Abhay Dandwate, Chief Risk Officer & Head Strategy, National Bulk Handling Corporation
  • Elizabeth Master, Associate Director, Crisil Intelligence

8:45 pm onwards

Vote of Thanks (Followed by Cocktails & Dinner)

Sandeep Khosla, Director General, Bombay Chamber

Sandeep Khosla

Director General, Bombay Chamber

Shri R K Mishra

IRS, Additional DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

R. Srinivasan

Co-Chairperson – MSME Forum, Bombay Chamber & Director, AIRA Consulting Private Limited

Rajan Raje

Founder & CEO, NICHEM SOLUTIONS

Abhay Dandwate

Chief Risk Officer & Head Strategy, National Bulk Handling Corporation

Elizabeth Master

Associate Director, Crisil Intelligence

For Registration Contact :

Ms. Priya Singh
Email : priya.singh@bombaychamber.com
Tel : (D) + 91 22 6120 0238

Mr. Utkarsha Joshi 
Email : utkarsha.joshi@bombaychamber.com
Tel : (D) + 91 22 6120 0271

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Friday, September 19, 2025 07:00 PM to
Friday, September 19, 2025 09:00 PM
 

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