Metal stocks surge as government imposes safeguard duty on steel imports | cliQ Latest

Metal stocks saw a surge in early trade on April 22 after the Indian government took protective steps to support domestic steelmakers. The government imposed a 12% safeguard duty on imports of certain flat products made from non-alloy and alloy steel. This measure aims to curb the influx of cheaper steel products, particularly from China, … Read more

Jan-March Marks A 47% Jump In Investments For The Indian Real Estate Sector

New Delhi: Institutional investments in the real estate sector during Q1 (January-March) this year reached $0.81 billion, marking a 47 per cent year-on-year increase, reflecting a renewed sense of confidence among investors, according to a report by real estate consultancy firm Vestian. As investments approach the billion-dollar mark in Q1 2025, the residential sector has … Read more

Steel safeguard threshold far above market rates can trigger price distortions: GTRI

The 12 per cent safeguard duty imposed by India on certain categories of steel product imports is expected to halt most imports, effectively forcing buyers to shift to domestic suppliers, says a study by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).It says safeguard duties with high threshold values will also push a price hike. “12 per cent … Read more

Hyundai, Kia poised to report slowing operating profit in Q1

 Local industry leaders Hyundai Motor and Kia are expected to report increased sales but with shrinking operating profits in their first-quarter earnings results scheduled to be announced this week, a market analysis showed on Wednesday. According to the analysis of earnings forecasts from securities firms compiled by Yonhap Infomax over the past three months, Hyundai … Read more