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‘Studying all developments’: India reacts after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday said that India is closely “studying all developments and implications” of the US Supreme Court’s ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs across the world.In its first statement, the ministry of commerce & industry said, “We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs yesterday. President Trump has also addressed a press conference in that regard. Some steps have been announced by the US administration.”“We are studying all these developments for their implications,” it added.The remarks come a day after the Supreme Court of the United States, in a 6–3 verdict, ruled that Trump’s sweeping global tariffs violated federal law. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, held that the tariffs exceeded the scope of the law.Following the setback, Trump termed the ruling a “terrible decision” and announced a new 10% global tariff “effective immediately.”Invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, Trump said he would sign an executive order imposing the additional levy.This provision allows the US president to impose a temporary import surcharge of up to 15% for 150 days to address balance-of-payments deficits.“Effective immediately, all the national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs remain in place… Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged,” Trump said.Trump also asserted that the India-US trade deal would remain unaffected.“Nothing changes, they’ll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs. So, the deal with India is they pay tariffs. This is a reversal for what it used to be,” said Trump.“I think Prime Minister Modi is a great gentleman, a great man, actually, but he was much smarter than the people that he was against in terms of the United States. He was ripping us off, India. So we made a deal with India, it’s a fair deal now, and we are not paying tariffs to them and they are paying tariffs. We did a little flip,” he added.However, when further asked whether India will have to pay a 10% tariff and whether it would replace previous tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a White House official said, “Yes, 10% until another authority is invoked.”
The latest report by Perpetual Capital and Hurun India, Impact 50-2026, reveals that the country’s largest corporations have rethought the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) this year. The report ranked 50 Indian companies based on their alignment with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Among 50 companies listed, 25 have established clear goals for gender equality, 30 are directing their research and development (R&D) efforts toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and 39 are making significant capital investments to advance environmental and social objectives.
Hindustan Unilever ranks as the most sustainable Indian company with 53.9 points in 2026. (Image: X)
HCL Technologies ranks second with a score of 53.8, highlighting a strong commitment to reducing operational emissions and expanding energy-efficient digital solutions. (Image: X)
In the third position is Grasim Industries. It scored 52.6 points with focus on clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and responsible consumption. (Image: X)
Tata Motors followed closely behind in the fourth position scoring 51.8 points. The company focused on climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy. (Image: X)
Dabur India scored 50.3 points. The consumer goods industry focused on responsible consumption, climate action, clean water and sanitation. (Image: X)
Next is Lupin with 50.2 points. The company prioritised good health and well-being, climate action and gender equality. (Image: X)
Hindustan Zinc secured the seventh position scoring 47.9 points. It focused on climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy. (Image: X)
ITC secured the eighth position scoring 47.7 points. It focused on affordable and clean energy, decent work and responsible consumption. (Image: X)
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Delhi-NCR faces frequent earthquakes due to active faults and high-rise growth. HTMD technology, used in Statue of Unity, is vital for seismic safety in real estate.
Unlike low-rise structures, tall buildings are more flexible and tend to sway under wind and earthquake loads.
Authored By Lalit Aggarwal:
As Indian cities grow vertically, the meaning of safety in real estate is changing. In the past, safety mainly meant strong foundations and compliance with basic building codes. Today, safety also means understanding how buildings behave during earthquakes and strong winds. This shift is especially important in regions like Delhi-NCR, where large areas fall under Seismic Zone IV, classified as a high-risk zone.
Earthquake risk is not limited to a few pockets of the country. Nearly 59% of India’s land area is vulnerable to earthquakes, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has divided the country into four seismic zones based on risk levels. This makes seismic safety a national concern, not just a regional one. In fast-growing urban clusters like NCR, where population density and building heights are increasing rapidly, this risk becomes even more critical.
Delhi-NCR lies close to several active and semi-active fault systems such as the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault, and the Sohna Fault. In the last year alone, multiple earthquakes have been recorded across Gurugram, New Delhi, and surrounding areas. Most of these were moderate in magnitude, but they clearly show that seismic activity in this region is frequent and cannot be ignored.
High-rise buildings are especially sensitive to such forces. Unlike low-rise structures, tall buildings are more flexible and tend to sway under wind and earthquake loads. One of the biggest risks is structural resonance, which occurs when the frequency of wind or seismic motion matches the natural frequency of the building. When this happens, vibrations increase rapidly, leading to excessive movement, discomfort for occupants, and higher stress on structural elements. Over time, this can reduce the building’s usable life even if there is no visible damage.
To manage this challenge, modern engineering now focuses not only on strength but also on controlling movement. One of the most effective technologies used worldwide for this purpose is the High-Performance Tuned Mass Damper (HTMD).
HTMD is an advanced vibration control system installed within a building. It consists of a heavy mass connected through springs and damping systems, carefully tuned to the building’s natural frequency. When the building moves due to wind or an earthquake, the HTMD moves in the opposite direction. This opposite motion absorbs and dissipates vibrational energy, reducing the overall sway of the structure.
The advantage of HTMD technology is that it works silently and continuously. It does not block forces but manages them in a controlled way. This helps protect the structure, improves occupant comfort, and reduces damage during extreme events.
Globally, such systems are already a standard solution for important and tall structures. A well-known Indian example is the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, one of the tallest statues in the world. Due to its height and exposure to strong winds, the structure uses a pendulum-type tuned mass damper to control wind-induced vibrations and improve stability. This shows that vibration control is not limited to buildings alone but is essential for any tall structure exposed to dynamic forces.
Internationally, buildings like Taipei 101 in Taiwan and Shanghai Tower in China also use tuned mass damping systems to manage wind and earthquake movements. These projects demonstrate that such technology is reliable, proven, and critical for safety in tall structures.
In the Indian real estate sector, especially for residential high-rise projects, the use of HTMD has been rare. However, this approach is now evolving. This reflects a growing awareness that seismic safety must be built into the structure from the design stage itself.
As Indian cities continue to rise upward, technologies like HTMD will play an increasingly important role. In seismic regions, controlling how buildings move is just as important as making them strong. The future of real estate safety lies in intelligent design choices that respect the forces of nature while protecting people and long-term urban development.
(The author is co-founder & vice-chairman of Signature Global India. Views are personal.)
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