(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.

US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from India could hit the country's growth prospects, experts say. It is unclear how big the hit could be, given that Trump has announced an unspecified penalty in addition to the 25% tariff rate.