That’s a steeper hit than the 15% to 20% range applied on several regional peers.India’s stock benchmark has lagged most major global peers this year amid concerns over a slowdown in its economy and corporate earnings.

India vowed on Thursday to protect its labour-intensive agriculture sector, a central sticking point in bogged-down trade talks with the U.S., as Washington threatened 25% tariffs, triggering outrage from the opposition and a slump in the rupee.