Economic Policy

Trump Seeks Ukraine’s Rare Earths as ‘Equalization’ for $300 Billion in Aid | N18G

President Donald Trump stated that he wants Ukraine to supply the U.S. with rare earth minerals in return for aid, emphasizing the need for “equalization” for the nearly $300 billion in support. He also addressed Panama, saying the country had agreed on “some things” after his threats over China’s influence on the canal. Trump signed an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund, suggesting it could purchase TikTok, though details remain unclear. He also defended Elon Musk’s role in shrinking the U.S. government, stating that Musk’s actions are approved and that he “will not be allowed” into conflicts.

Union Budget 2025: Political Leaders Clash Over Nirmala Sitharaman’s Announcement

Explore the diverse reactions to Union Budget 2025 as political leaders weigh in on Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal plans. From Rahul Gandhi's critique on billionaire benefits to BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi praising tax reliefs, delve into the spectrum of opinions shaping India's economic discourse.

Most voters think economy poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: Poll

) Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issue.

The return of political risk

For business and the markets, the election results are a big blow. But the good news from the poll verdict is the strengthening of Indian democracy

Delhi govt industrial policy seeks to create knowledge-based economy, high-tech development in national capital

Industries department officials on Saturday said that comments have been invited from the shareholders on the policy white paper till November 20.

Rishi Sunak Sees No UK Income Tax Cuts Before Fall 2023

The former Chancellor of the Exchequer has said repeatedly during the leadership campaign that he would not cut personal taxes until inflation is under control. Sunak’s conclusion -- based on Treasury analysis -- is that that won’t happen on a consistent basis until the middle of next year, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity.

In PM Narendra Modi’s economic policies, both Karl Marx and Adam Smith are out of date

After nearly eight years of his tenure, it is becoming increasingly clear to the Opposition that the policies of the Narendra Modi government works at two levels: welfarism above the line, and systemic reforms beneath the surface

Anybody looking at the bigger picture?

The lesson that national economic policy makers learnt nearly a century ago from the way Roosevelt steered the US economy out of the Great Depression was to spend liberally

The budget’s arc should bend towards repairs, reforms and revival

Pronouncements need to balance short-term impetus and structural course correction

Opinion | India faces an economic conundrum as it enters election mode

The party or coalition which comes to power in 2019 will have to get down to improving the ease of doing business across the board which will have a positive impact on exporters too and make farming remunerative again

Podcast | Editor’s pick of the day - Import duties raised on 19 items; Flying could become expensive

If you have any intense air travel planned for the upcoming holiday season, perhaps you might want to rethink.

Apps and software that aim to make GST transition hassle free

With few hours remaining before the launch of the GST web based apps have emerged out as an helping hand to tax payers to understand the new tax method.

Politics may trigger shift in European economic policy

Predictably, the Commission's call for a "significantly more positive fiscal stance" in the euro area was shot down by Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble and the conservative media establishment in Germany.

IMF cuts global growth forecast as China slows

The Fund forecast that the world economy would grow at 3.4 percent in 2016 and 3.6 percent in 2017, both years down 0.2 percentage point from the previous estimates made last October. It said policymakers should consider ways to bolster short-term demand.

SC reserves judgement on arbitrator in RIL gas pricing case

This after the government argued that gas pricing is an economic policy decision and cannot be reviewed by the courts.

Taking stock of PM's initiatives since last I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved to be a man of his words during the past one year. His government has shown tangible movement on all policy announcements made by Modi during his last Independence-Day speech but one, reports CNBC-TV18's Malvika Jain.