Tariff math explained: How Indian exports face effective duty of 33.6% and not 50%
- Posted on August 28, 2025
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Tariff math explained: How Indian exports face effective duty of 33.6% and not 50%

Trumps 50% tariff on Indian goods effectively translates to 33.6% after exemptions, Nomura estimates. While manageable compared to the headline rate, economists warn of GDP slowdown, sectoral pain in textiles, jewellery, and pressure for reforms.