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Canada’s rapid population growth over the past few years brought headaches over housing and public services, but there is a bright side.

The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates

For India to ensure consistent economic growth and achieve its ambitious target of becoming the third-largest economy by 2027, it needs robust financial systems in which the insurance sector plays a critical role. The sector’s development is crucial to bridging protection gaps, enhancing financial resilience, and driving sustainable growth towards Amrit Kaal.

'Barron's Roundtable' panelists take a closer look at the President Donald Trump's impact on the markets and more.

An official survey shows that China’s factory activity contracted in January for the first time in four months

budget 2025 is expected to play a pivotal role in revitalising the FMCG sector. Industry stakeholders are optimistic that the budget will introduce initiatives to stimulate demand and consumption, boosting growth in the sector.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Both sides of the political aisle in Ottawa were relieved when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally resigned on Jan. 6.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an indication that markets might be nearing a bottom ahead of Saturday’s Union budget, options sellers have been ramping up positions at the 22,800 strike Nifty put option, which expires on Thursday, 30 January. This implies that Nifty faces a strong likelihood of getting support at 292 points or 1.3% below Friday’s closing of 23,092.20 ahead of the budget.

Manmohan Singh, India's 13th PM, was the last of the Partition generation to lead the country. This trauma not only shaped his perception of the value of India's multifarious diversity, but also strengthened his resolve to nourish it in ways that only a liberal democratic society could.

Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump's election victory, but he's put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian economy reclaimed its top position in Mint's Emerging Markets tracker in December for the first time in five months. India’s performance was bolstered by some recovery in the country's stock market performance in December, with market capitalization rising 9% from the previous month.

Web3 ecosystem presents a transformative opportunity for India, with the potential to redefine the digital economy, contributing an estimated USD 1.1 trillion to the GDP in the coming years, creating millions of new jobs, and strengthening the country’s global standing. India currently boasts the third-largest Web3 talent pool globally, with 12% of the world’s Web3 developers in the country, contributing to the development of the global Web3 ecosystem. The massive Web3 talent pool residing in the country has led to innovation in diverse areas within the space. This includes decentralized finance (DeFi), metaverse, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), among others, aiming to solve the most pressing issues facing our country. However, despite this impressive foundation, the sector’s growth is hindered by an outdated taxation framework. The upcoming Union Budget offers a crucial opportunity to address these challenges and unlock the full potential of Web3 for India’s economy.

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Corporate India is seeking tax reforms, lower GST rates, regulatory updates, and anticipating various capex allocation announcements in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth Budget speech on February 1, 2025. Taxpayers are keenly watching for some relief for the middleclass amid the current economic situation.The first part of the Parliament's Budget session is confirmed to begin from January 31 till February 13, 2025.

Budget. With the Chambal Riverfront constructed at the cost of Rs 1,400 crore during the previous Congress government in the state, the region now has two tiger reserves in Kota and Bundi. In addition, it also boasts of historical places, heritage sites, ancient temples and wall paintings. With the newly-built Delhi-Mumbai Expressway of the Bharat Mala Project passing through Kota-Bundi and a proposed greenfield airport, the region also has the potential to attract investments.

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh on Saturday was announced as the ICC Men's T20 International Player of the Year 2024 for his impressive performance.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Uttar Pradesh government is only capable of «a trillion lies» and its claim of making the state's economy reach the USD 1 trillion target in the next four years is «impossible». In a post on X, Yadav alleged the BJP government was plagued with corruption, and said there were no tangible investments that have left the farmers, traders, businessmen, and industrialists struggling.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the world economy continues to work through the challenges of weak growth, likely inflation and political actions shifting economic relations, there is continued interest in whether tax policy can make a difference. The new administration is considering extending the tax cuts and Jobs Act in the US while mulling tariffs on products from India and China.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's textile industry, a key driver of the economy, employs about 45 million people and contributes significantly to the nation’s exports. As the world undergoes a shift in sourcing patterns, driven by strategies like China-plus-one that seek to diversify supply chains out of China, and disruptions in competing countries such as Bangladesh, India is positioning itself as a global sourcing destination.

Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep, as per a report.