RSP MP N K Premachandran calls for the government to allow meaningful discussions on key issues like tariffs and the Waqf Bill. He also commended Karnataka's quick action on the Hampi incident and urged preventive measures.
Patanjali Founder Baba Ramdev on Sunday strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs, which would be initiated from April 2, calling it a form of "tariff terrorism."
The investors, from next week, starting Monday, will keenly be watching global developments in the absence of major domestic events, said market experts adding a possibility of volatility in the Indian stock markets.
The outlook for private equity in 2025 will depend on the macroeconomic stability, as global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity showed signs of slowing early in the year, and uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and tariffs persists, said a report by Bain & Company.
Jairam Ramesh shared a trivia about how in 1913, the US Constitution was amended to introduce a federal income tax and the economist who championed for the same was a mentor of Dr B R Ambedkar.
Congress' Pawan Khera slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government Donald Trump's statement on India agreeing to 'reduce' tariffs and questioned whether the reported deal was signed "under pressure."
The report, which cited four people with firsthand knowledge of their content, on the condition of anonymity, also noted that Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Trudeau he didn't like their shared water agreements.
To achieve this, both leaders have decided to designate senior representatives to advance the negotiations. This move demonstrates their commitment to strengthening trade ties and promoting economic cooperation between the two nations.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over Donald Trump's statement on India agreeing to 'reduce' tariffs and expressed concern over the alleged deal.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said that if India has decided to reduce tariff under the pressure of US then it is "unfortunate" and "does not make for good trade policy."
Speaking from the White House, Trump stated, "India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't even sell anything in India...They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done."