20/01/2025
The impact of Donald Trump's win in the November 2024 elections on various sectors in India that are sensitive to his policies. Hereโs a summary of how different sectors have reacted:
1.Metals: The Nifty Metal index has declined by 9.28% since November. There were expectations that Trump's potential tariffs on Chinese goods would benefit Indian metal producers, but the sector hasn't performed as anticipated.
2.Energy: The Nifty Energy index has dropped by 10%. Trump's anti-ESG stance raised concerns for Indian companies exporting solar modules to the U.S., particularly since he planned to halt renewable energy projects immediately upon taking office.
3.Rupee: The Indian Rupee has depreciated by 2.93% against the U.S. dollar. This was expected as Trump's pro-growth policies might have strengthened the U.S. economy, thereby increasing the attractiveness of U.S. assets to investors.
4.Crude Oil: Crude oil prices have increased by 6.6%, attributed to Trump's policies, which favor increased oil production.
5.Pharmaceuticals: The Nifty Pharma index has seen a decline of 2.13%. Concerns have arisen around potential cuts in the U.S. healthcare budget and global tariffs that could impact Indian generic drug exports.
6.IT: Interestingly, the Nifty IT index has gained 3.81% since November, contrasting the expectations of a negative impact due to increased corporate spending and stricter offshore outsourcing policies that could affect Indian IT firms.