President Trump reaffirmed plans for 100% tariffs on Chinese imports by November 1, citing China’s rare earth mineral export restrictions as a “hostile” move. While the deadline stands, Trump suggested the timeline might shift. Beijing warned of retaliation, but US officials indicated talks with China remain open, despite market jitters.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services has identified Delhivery and PN Gadgil as top stock picks for the week of October 13, 2025. Delhivery is experiencing strong festive momentum and network expansion, while PN Gadgil reported robust 2QFY26 performance driven by festive demand and strategic store additions.

President Trump expressed optimism about US-China relations, highlighting tariffs as a tool for dispute resolution. He claimed to have settled a potential India-Pakistan conflict using tariff threats. Amidst rare earth export tensions, Trump described China’s actions as hostile but later softened his stance, emphasizing US support for China’s economic well-being.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was near 25,200, BSE Sensex was down over 280 points.

Tata Capital’s massive Rs 15,512 crore IPO debuted on Dalal Street today, listing at a slight premium. The non-banking financial company’s offering saw strong interest from institutional investors, particularly QIBs, though retail participation was modest. Ahead of the listing, anchor investors, including LIC, injected significant capital, signaling confidence in the company’s future.

India and Canada are signaling a potential revival of trade ties following discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Canadian counterpart. Both nations explored mutually beneficial opportunities in sectors like clean technology and AI, aiming to rebuild trust and expand economic engagement. This meeting follows a pause in free trade agreement negotiations due to

Sebi is prioritizing an urgent goal to simplify investment procedures for Non-Resident Indians, aiming for secure, remote KYC completion to boost their participation in Indian capital markets. This initiative, alongside streamlined Foreign Portfolio Investor registration and enhanced domestic market infrastructure, signals a push for greater global investor engagement and market depth.

Maruti Suzuki is aggressively pushing its entry-level Alto and S-Presso models, aiming for record sales in FY26. Leveraging price cuts and attractive finance schemes, the company seeks to convert two-wheeler owners to car buyers. This strategic move aims to counter declining market share amidst rising SUV demand, with early signs of revival reported.

The trade war between the United States and China has intensified. Washington imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing accused the US of double standards and warned of consequences. China also introduced new controls on rare earth exports. These actions have severely damaged trade relations and prospects for dialogue between the two nations.