India, Tariffs, and the Global Ripple Effect | The Daily Brief

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:

1. The Tariff Trouble
The U.S. has imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing Russian oil purchases as part of the reason. This move could hurt Indian exporters like shrimp and carpet makers, while also raising costs for American consumers. Research shows tariffs ripple through supply chains, trigger inflation, and create global uncertainty — slowing growth worldwide. In the end, trade wars rarely have winners, only losers.

2. Fast Food Economics in India
Domino’s, McDonald’s, and Burger King’s India operators reveal how Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) balance expansion, rising food costs, and tight margins. Jubilant FoodWorks leads with strong delivery growth, Westlife improves supply chain efficiency, and RBA battles losses despite higher sales. The story shows how location, menu innovation, and smart operations decide who thrives in India’s booming fast-food market.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Trying to understand the tariffs
11:24 Fast food, faster business
25:04 Tidbits

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