(Reuters) -Indian shares opened lower on Thursday after the United States said it would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from the country starting August 1 and an unspecified penalty. The Nifty 50 fell 0.

According to the Bloomberg data, Indian rupee has depreciated 0.83 percent in last two weeks. On a year-to-date basis, the local currency is under pressure and second worst performing among Asian peers.

Gift Nifty trades at 24,712, down nearly 150 points, a discount of nearly 140 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a muted start for the Indian stock market.