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S&P Global Ratings Says High US Tariffs Unlikely to Derail India's Long-Term Growth

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S&P Global Ratings has said that high US tariffs are unlikely to derail India's long-term growth prospects, citing the government's focus on reforms, infrastructure investment, and improving living standards. The ratings agency recently upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook after 18 years, citing strong economic fundamentals and fiscal discipline as key drivers. S&P Global Ratings expects India's growth to average 6.8% over the next three years, and believes that improving infrastructure and connectivity will remove bottlenecks hindering long-term economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • S&P Global Ratings expects India's growth to average 6.8% over the next three years, despite high US tariffs.
  • India's economy is relatively less trade-oriented, with external demand contributing only 15% of the overall economy and 85% driven by domestic factors.
  • The US has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods effective August 7, with an additional 25% duty scheduled from August 27, taking the total to 50%.
  • S&P Global Ratings takes a long-term approach to assessing the impact of high tariffs on India's growth prospects.
  • High tariffs are unlikely to have an overall impact on India's long-term growth prospects, with short-term marginal hits to growth expected.
  • India's economy is heavily domestically oriented, with domestic factors driving 85% of the overall economy.
  • S&P Global Ratings has stressed that the government is staying on course with reforms despite external disruptions.
  • Infrastructure and connectivity improvements will be key drivers of India's long-term economic growth.

Statistics:

  • India's growth is expected to average 6.8% over the next three years.
  • External demand contributes only 15% of India's overall economy.
  • 85% of India's economy is driven by domestic factors.
  • The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 27.
  • India's exposure to the US in terms of exports is only 1% of GDP.

Sources:

  • PTI
  • S&P Global Ratings (no date specified)
  • S&P Asia Pacific Economist Vishrut Rana (no date specified)
  • S&P Global Ratings Director YeeFarn Phua (no date specified)

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