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Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank believes India is well-placed to withstand the economic impact of US tariff moves, but warned that the country's financial markets and currency may not be immune to global volatility.“The market should start getting used to the fact that uncertainty will now accentuate," Mishra said.He expects some countries to retaliate, which could lead to significant currency fluctuations and increased market stress in the coming weeks as trade negotiations begin. He stated that India is relatively less impacted by the tariff changes and is making...

“India’s rapid economic growth, marked by the tag of the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has been a big factor for the country attracting investments from all over the world,” says Harsh Gahlaut, Co-founder & CEO, FinEdge.In an interview with ETMarkets, Gahlaut said: “A growing economy translates into higher stock market valuation and hence the long-term prospects of the stock markets remain upbeat in line with these growth projections,” Edited excerpts:Q) What factors should Indian investors consider before diversifying their portfolio into global markets in 2025?A) The global markets have been...