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As the U.S. tightens its grip on trade with sweeping tariff policies aimed at reshoring jobs, India is witnessing a hiring boom that no tariff can touch. In 2025, India will become the world's preferred destination for white-collar outsourcing, drawing in roles from IT, finance, R&D, and HR—even as its Western counterparts struggle with layoffs and sluggish growth.

Its has been five years and yet 2020 remains as fresh a memory as yesterday. Lockdown caused businesses and stock market to go into a slumber. However, the market post-COVID has recorded a strong rebound over the last five years, such that in 2025, twenty stocks that were seen as risky investments in 2020 recorded a return of nearly 50 times this year. What caused the surge? Let’s decode.

The Indian government’s latest divestment move has placed Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in the spotlight. On April 3, 2025, it was announced that the Centre will sell up to 4.83% stake in the defence PSU through an Offer for Sale (OFS). As part of its broader divestment agenda, this step is intended to enhance liquidity and promote wider public ownership in public sector undertakings (PSUs). This development holds relevance for market observers and those tracking the defence and PSU sectors. (Source: www.reuters.com)

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared "Liberation Day," unveiling a series of tariffs aimed at addressing perceived trade imbalances. This initiative introduces a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, with higher reciprocal tariffs targeting specific nations. India faces a 26% tariff on its exports to the U.S., a measure intended to counterbalance India's 52% tariff on U.S. goods. These tariffs are set to take effect on April 5, 2025. The announcement has prompted varied reactions globally, with concerns about potential economic repercussions and shifts in international trade dynamics. Let’s explore in detail.

In a dramatic turn of events, global markets tumbled as U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on multiple foreign goods, triggering fears of escalating trade wars and economic stagnation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging over 1,000 points in a single trading session. Major U.S. tech giants such as Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia saw a significant dip in their stock values due to their exposure to international supply chains, which are now at risk of higher costs and trade restrictions (Business Insider).

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, India's stock markets experienced their most significant opening-day decline for a financial year in five years. The NSE Nifty dropped by 353.65 points (1.5%) to close at 23,165.70, while the BSE Sensex fell by 1,390.41 points (1.8%), ending at 76,024.51.

Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VI) witnessed a sharp rally in its stock price on April 1, 2025, surging over 20 percent following the company's announcement regarding the government's increased stake. The Government of India will now hold 48.99 percent of the telecom company’s shares, up from 22.6 percent, after converting outstanding spectrum dues worth Rs 36,950 crore into equity.