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India's Private-Sector Expansion Slows to Four-Year Low in July, Flash PMI Shows

Business activity across India's private sector expanded in July, with the HSBC India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 54.3 from 57.1 in the previous month, according to flash data compiled by S&P Global and released on Friday.The reading remained well above the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction.The moderation was driven by a sharp slowdown in the services sector amid challenging market conditions, competitive pressures, order cancellations, weaker client inquiries and shortages of key raw materials.The manufacturing PMI, released the same day, eased to 53.9 from 54.2 the previous month, while the services PMI business activity index declined to 53.1 from 57.4 in June.The manufacturing output index rose to 57 from 56.3.

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India's Manufacturing Activity Slows in July, Flash PMI Shows

Manufacturing activity in India contracted in July, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI falling to 53.9 from 54.2 the previous month, according to preliminary data from S&P Global released on Friday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector, while a figure below signals a contraction.The latest performance signals a "below-trend improvement in overall factory conditions," the report said.

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Trump Administration Slaps Up to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns

US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and 58 other trading partners over forced labor concerns.The imposition of tariffs followed Section 301 investigations into whether these economies fail to prohibit or enforce a ban on imports made with forced labor, according to White House statement on Thursday.Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland face a net 12.5% cap, meaning their effective tariffs are reduced by their existing Most-Favored Nation (MFN) duties.Australia and China will face a straight 12.5% tariff on all goods while Taiwan and the European Union will see tariffs capped at a net 10% (the difference between the MFN rate and 10%).Southeast Asian nations received mixed treatment: Malaysia, Indonesia India, and Bangladesh were assigned a 10% tariff with additional textile tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) to encourage U.S. cotton and textile imports, while the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam were lumped into the 12.5% category.There is a proposed 10% tariff on goods from economies that have a forced labor import ban in place but are not yet effectively enforcing it.The six economies falling into this category are Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan.

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India's Central Bank Sold $6.1 Billion in Forex Market in May, Data Shows

The Reserve Bank of India sold a net $6.10 billion in the foreign exchange market in May, down from net sales of $8.94 billion in April, according to data released in the central bank's bulletin on Wednesday.It purchased $22.2 billion and sold $28.3 billion in the spot foreign exchange market during the month.The central bank's outstanding net forward dollar sales widened to $106.7 billion at the end of May from $95.3 billion at the end of April.

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S&P Says Currency Depreciation Has Mixed Impact on Asian Corporates

Asian corporates will face mixed effects from currency depreciation, S&P Global Ratings said Wednesday.Exporters will see gains from weaker currencies while importers are pressured by their inability to pass on greater costs, the rating agency said.India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea have experienced weaker local currencies, but S&P said most rated companies should be able to manage the risks.However, some issuers show greater vulnerability to depreciation amid mismatches in operational and financing foreign exchange, S&P analyst Simon Wong said.Firms that mostly use domestic revenue and cash flow to anchor notable amounts of US dollar debt are subject to greater refinancing risk under steep depreciations, the analyst said.Still, S&P views companies as stronger compared to past instances of depreciation, given natural or financing hedging of foreign currency debts, manageable volume of maturing US dollar notes, and less dependence on US dollar borrowing.

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India Top Diplomat Pushes China to Address Fair Market Access, Trade Balance

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to address fair market access and trade balance during a meeting in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday."Fair market access and a trade balance ranks high in that regard There are also concerns about predictability of supply chains. Facilitating both official and people-to-people exchanges merit our attention," Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the sidelines of the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in the Philippine capital.The statement comes as both nuclear powers try to mend ties after clashes on their borders erupted in 2020, according to a Reuters report the same day.Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks that helped improve relations between New Delhi and Beijing in 2024, according to the newswire.

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India's Central Bank Proposes Overhaul of Foreign Investment Rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft regulations proposing an overhaul of the country's foreign investment rules to simplify compliance and align forex laws with national investment policy.Under the proposed rules, an Indian entity would be considered foreign-controlled if a foreign investor holds at least 10% of its voting rights, can appoint a majority of its directors, or can influence management or policy decisions.The RBI said the draft was prepared following a government-led review announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.Comments on the proposed rules are invited until Aug. 31, after which the framework will be finalized.

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Market Chatter: Coca-Cola Ropes in JPMorgan, Citi as Bankers for Indian Bottling Unit's IPO

Beverage giant Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi as bankers for the proposed initial public ​offering of its Indian bottling unit, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, in 2027, Reuters reported Monday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.Coca-Cola disclosed in June that it was exploring a 2027 public listing for the Indian bottling unit alongside the potential sale of a portion of its stake.Bankers had made their pitch to Coca-Cola for the IPO mandate in London earlier this month, after which JPMorgan and Citi were appointed, Reuters said. Kotak and Morgan Stanley have already been appointed as bankers on ​the IPO, said one of the sources cited in the report.The investment banks and Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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RBI's Special Swap Facility Raises $20.7 Billion as of Mid-July

The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.7 billion in total foreign currency inflows as of July 17, according to data released by the central bank on Monday.A majority of the funds, amounting to $17.4 billion, came via Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits. The central bank's terms allowed lenders to offer elevated yields on non-resident Indian foreign currency accounts.Companies have also raised $1.34 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECB), while overseas foreign currency borrowings (OFCB) brought in another $1.97 billion, the RBI said.Unveiled on June 5 and operationalized on June 8, the special swap window was designed to reinforce India's external capital buffer and support the rupee.The RBI noted that the concessional swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits will remain open through Sept. 30, while the window for OFCBs and ECBs will continue through Dec. 31.

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India's Core Industries Grow 5% in June

India's combined Index of Core Industries (ICI) provisionally grew by 5% year over year in June, according to data released Monday.The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released the revised series of ICI with base year 2022 to 2023, which will now include iron ore to have nine industries, to replace the existing series of ICI with base year 2011 to 2012.Iron ore, electricity, cement, steel, and coal saw a growth rate of 43.9%, 9.8%, 9.8%, 4.6%, and 1.4%, respectively, year over year.On the other hand, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products, and fertilizers saw negative growth in the month.

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Asia Week Ahead: Bank Indonesia Decision, Japan Inflation, Korea GDP

Several key economic releases are due across Asia this week, including central bank decisions, inflation data, gross domestic product figures and flash purchasing managers' index reports.The week begins with China's benchmark lending rates on Monday, followed by Taiwan's June export orders on Tuesday.Indonesia's central bank will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. On Thursday, South Korea will report second-quarter gross domestic product, and Singapore will publish June inflation figures.The week wraps up with July flash PMI data from India and Japan on Friday. Japan will also release inflation numbers.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, July 20The People's Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 14th consecutive month, matching the consensus forecast tracked by Investing.com.The one-year loan prime rate, which serves as the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was held at 3%. Meanwhile, the five-year LPR, the reference rate for residential mortgages, was maintained at 3.5%.Elsewhere, Malaysia's trade surplus narrowed to 14.9 billion ringgit in June from 39.9 billion ringgit in May.Total exports grew 45.4% year over year to 177.9 billion ringgit, while imports rose 43.9% to a record 163 billion ringgit.India's infrastructure output for June is also expected later today.TUESDAY, July 21Taiwan will report June export orders, with ING economists forecasting a 43.9% increase, slower than the 47.2% rise in May.WEDNESDAY, July 22Bank Indonesia is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to 6%, according to a forecast by ING, adding that the increase underscores the central bank's commitment to foreign exchange stability by attracting foreign inflows and stabilizing the local currency.The hike is anticipated to be the last of the cycle, according to DBS economists.South Korea's producer prices are forecast to have risen 8.2% year over year in June, slowing from 8.5% in the previous month, according to Trading Economics.Elsewhere, Japan may see a trade deficit of 120 billion yen in June, narrowing from the 378.7 billion yen recorded in May, according to consensus estimates.Exports and imports are expected to climb 18.6% and 21% year over year, respectively.THURSDAY, July 23South Korea will release its Q2 GDP. ING said the economy likely grew 4.2% year over year in the April to June period, up from 3.8% in the first quarter, driven by positive net exports.Singapore will publish inflation data for June, with ING economists forecasting core inflation at 1.7%, and Trading Economics at 1.6%. This compares to 1.4% in May.FRIDAY, July 24Japan will release inflation figures for June. Trading Economics expects the nation's core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, to be 1.5%, slightly higher than May's 1.4%.Flash PMI reports for Japan and India are also due on Friday.Lastly, Singapore will post industrial production numbers, with Trading Economics forecasting a 9% year-over-year boost in June, slowing from May's 13% growth.

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Market Chatter: Manipal Health May Reduce Valuation to INR800 Billion for Planned IPO

Manipal Health Enterprises, which operates the Manipal Hospitals chain, is said to be looking at a lower valuation of around 800 billion Indian rupees for its proposed initial public offering, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources.The healthcare services company aims to raise up to 110 billion rupees through its IPO, which is expected to be launched in the week starting July 27.The targeted valuation for the share sale is below the $10 billion to $12 billion marketed range floated in April, sources told Bloomberg.Manipal Hospitals did not immediately respond to MT Newswire's request for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Tata Electronics to Start Chip Production With Older Technology

Tata Electronics is preparing to begin semiconductor wafer production in India using an older manufacturing process than originally planned, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Tata Group's technology unit plans to produce chips primarily using 90-nanometer process technology at its upcoming fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, the report said. The facility is reportedly expected to be India's first large-scale semiconductor fabrication plant.The project is being developed in partnership with Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:6770), according to the report.Tata Electronics did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: More Than 100 Firms Eye Treasury Operations in India's GIFT City

More than 100 companies have engaged with JPMorgan Chase over the past year to explore banking and payment services for corporate treasury operations in India's Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Bloomberg News reported Friday.The companies are expected to establish treasury centers in GIFT City over the next 12 to 18 months, the report quoted Guhaprasath Rajagopal, managing director and head of payments at JPMorgan India, as saying.Prospective clients include multinational corporations, as well as insurance companies and fintech firms, according to the report.GIFT City, an initiative of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at developing a global financial hub, had more than $100 billion in banking assets as of September 2025, double the level two years earlier, Bloomberg said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: India Seeks Local Alternatives for $51 Billion of Critical Imports

India is identifying about $51 billion of imports for potential domestic production as the government seeks to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing government sources.A government review reportedly found that goods worth about $398 billion out of India's total imports in the 12 months ended March 2026 could potentially be replaced through local manufacturing, with the $51 billion subset considered critical for domestic industries.The initiative will initially focus on about 100 items across sectors including textiles, footwear, electric vehicles and solar panels, Reuters noted.Indian government did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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India Hikes Taxes on Diesel, Jet Fuel Exports

India has raised export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel while cutting the levy on petrol, public broadcaster Akashvani reported on Thursday, citing a Finance Ministry notification.The government increased the export duty on diesel to 15.5 Indian rupees per litre from 8.5 rupees per litre and on aviation turbine fuel to 14.5 rupees per litre from 7.5 rupees per litre.The export duty on petrol was reduced to 2.5 rupees per litre from 4 rupees per litre.The revised rates took effect on Thursday. There was no change to excise duties on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market.

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India Books $4.4 Billion Balance of Payments Deficit in May

India's overall balance of payments recorded a deficit of $4.4 billion in May, swinging from a surplus of $4.4 billion in the same month last year, the Reserve Bank of India said in a Wednesday release.This marked the second straight month that the country booked a deficit.India's current account balance also swung to a deficit of $2 billion in the month from a surplus of $700 million a year earlier.Net merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.9 billion in May from $22.6 billion a year earlier. The figure was unchanged from a month earlier.Net services surplus edged down to $15.7 billion from $15.8 billion a year prior and from $18.6 billion in April.

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Market Chatter: India Allocates INR1.9 Trillion for Chip, Smartphone Production

India approved state aid worth 1.28 trillion rupees for semiconductor production and 625 billion rupees for smartphones, Bloomberg reported Wednesday citing Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.The approval came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday in a bid to boost chip and smartphone output, Vaishnaw said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi.The aid will expedite activities in the chip design, machine fabrication, R&D, and talent creation niches, Bloomberg said, citing Vaishnaw.The creation of an Indian mobile brand is also a goal set out by Modi, Vaishnaw added.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: India's Udaan in Talks for $45 Million Financing from BlackRock

Udaan is in discussions with BlackRock Inc. for $45 million in private credit as part of the Indian e-commerce company's proposed $160 million financing round, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The NYSE-listed investment company's private credit arm has received internal approval to participate in the deal, according to the report, citing the sources.Udaan announced the financing package on Tuesday, saying a new investor would provide $45 million in fresh capital but did not disclose the investor's identity.Udaan and BlackRock did not immediately respond to' requests for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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India's Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.5% in June

India's official unemployment rate remained unchanged month over month at 5.5% in June, according to the monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday.Urban unemployment rose to 6.6% from 6.4% in the prior month, while rural joblessness stood at 5%, versus 5.1% in May.The Labour Force Participation Rate was unchanged at 54.4% in June from the last month, while the Worker Population Ratio also remained stable at 51.4%.

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