The Times of India

India is poised for significant economic growth, with government policies providing momentum amidst global trade uncertainties. Principal Secretary Shaktikanta Das highlighted Atmanirbharta as a strategy for resilience, not isolation, enabling India to navigate a fragmented world and pursue sustained development.

A report by GTRI refutes US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim that a missed phone call from PM Modi stalled the India-US trade deal. The GTRI argues that substantive policy differences, not a lack of personal diplomacy, are the real reasons for the prolonged delay.

Indian markets are on edge ahead of a crucial US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, which could either spark a sharp rally or intensify volatility depending on the scope of the decision.

Industry body PHDCCI has urged the government to establish a dedicated Green Bank in the upcoming Union Budget. This facility aims to attract private investment into green technologies like renewable energy and electric vehicles.

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India is closely monitoring a proposed US bill that could impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil. New Delhi maintains its energy sourcing is driven by market conditions and national security needs for its large population.

US stocks edged higher Friday as a mixed jobs report tempered expectations for an early Federal Reserve rate cut, though easing later this year remains likely. Treasury yields saw varied movement, while Vistra and Oklo surged on energy deals, contrasting with General Motors' decline due to EV pullback.

US hiring remained subdued in December, with employers adding only 50,000 jobs, capping a year of weak employment gains. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%, but businesses show caution due to economic uncertainty, inflation, and AI's impact. This subdued hiring contrasts with healthy economic growth.