Indian solar stocks plunge following new US import duties

Shares in major Indian solar manufacturers tumbled today after the United States imposed preliminary duties on imports. The move aims to offset subsidies.

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The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, its preliminary determination to impose countervailing duties on solar cells and panels imported from companies located in India ININ, Indonesia IDID, and Laos LALA. According to a fact sheet released by the department, the investigation established a general preliminary subsidy rate of 125.87% for the affected products. This policy-driven action targets the solar cell and panel import sector and marks a significant step in the ongoing trade enforcement process.
FILE PHOTO: A technician checks machinery with a flashlight at a solar panel manufacturing hub in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A technician checks machinery with a flashlight at a solar panel manufacturing hub in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
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