Jayant Sinha

Trump’s 50% Tariffs On Indian Goods: Impact On Economy | Jayant Sinha On India’s Trade Strategy

Aug 07, 2025, 09:30 PM IST

Watch Former Union Minister and Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, Jayant Sinha, break down the impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods and India’s calibrated response. In an in-depth conversation, he explains the difference between the two tariff sets—one already in effect and another under discussion—and their implications for key export sectors. Backing Prime Minister Modi’s firm stand to protect farmers, Sinha warns against knee-jerk retaliation, urging a negotiated settlement like those achieved by the UK, EU, and Japan. He emphasizes India’s broader strategic ties with the U.S. and calls for continued reforms, deeper global trade engagement, and leveraging India’s growing manufacturing power. A timely analysis of diplomacy, economics, and national interest amid rising trade tensions.

Trump’s Tariffs & India's Economy | How Will India Navigate The Economic Challenges?

Apr 03, 2025, 07:11 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has imposed reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries, with India facing a 27% import duty. Announcing April 2 as 'Liberation Day', Trump claimed these tariffs will protect American industries from unfair trade practices. The White House chart displayed during the announcement indicated India charges a 52% tariff, justifying the US' decision for a "discounted" 27% tariff. The move has sparked concerns in India, as the Commerce Ministry issued a statement saying it is carefully examining the implications. It assured that engagements with stakeholders are ongoing, and India is also exploring new trade opportunities amid the evolving US trade policy. Meanwhile, discussions between Indian and US trade teams continue to finalize a multi-sectoral Bilateral Trade Agreement, focusing on supply chain integration and other mutual interests. Join Siddharth Zarabi, Editor, Business Today, in a discussion with top experts: Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, Care Ratings Dhiraj Nayyar, Chief Economist, Vedanta Dr. Jayant Dasgupta, Former Ambassador to WTO How will these tariffs impact Indian industries, exporters, and trade relations? Can India negotiate a better deal? Watch now as we decode the impact on India!

Budget 2025: Jayant Sinha looking forward to tax cuts for those earning Rs 10 lakh

Jan 28, 2025, 09:24 PM IST

Leading up to the Budget for 2025-26, former BJP MP and financial market observer Jayant Sinha proposed that individuals earning up to Rs 10 lakh annually should receive tax exemptions. He specifically recommended that the "middle class" should be spared from tax obligations.

Jury Meet: 29th Edition Of BT Best Banks Awards 2023-24| India’s Banking Future

Dec 18, 2024, 01:11 PM IST

The jury for the 29th edition of the BT Best Banks Awards 2023-24 convened to assess India’s banking and NBFC sectors. The esteemed panel featured Jayant Sinha, Former Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and MoS Finance; Dinesh Kumar Khara, Former Chairman, State Bank of India; Kalpana Morparia, Former Chairperson of J.P. Morgan, South & Southeast Asia; Subhash Chandra Garg, Former Finance Secretary & Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Union Ministry of Finance; and Gunit Chadha, Founder & Managing Director, APAC Financial Services; Former CEO, Deutsche Bank, Asia-Pacific. Moderated by Business Today Editor Siddharth Zarabi, the jury explored crucial issues such as financial stability, technological advancements, digital banking ease, and global banking trends. They evaluated India’s banking sector's readiness to support the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision while spotlighting top performers across banks, NBFCs, and fintech firms shaping the country’s financial future.

The Rising Economic Growth of India

Aug 19, 2024, 07:27 PM IST

Dive into a quick sneak peak with Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director of Business Today in conversation with Jayant Sinha, member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, BJP, on India's economic growth. Is India's 7% growth rate a result of effective policies or simply its large, young population? Catch up on India's economic performance over the last decade and its current position in the global economy. Join the event on India's economic trajectory at the Adani BT India@100 summit at New Delhi

Business Today Budget 2024 Roundtable: Jobs, taxes, and a road map to Viksit Bharat. Key takeaways

Jul 27, 2024, 10:32 PM IST

The roundtable offered a comprehensive look at the budget's implications, revealing the government’s strategic initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation.

Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Jayant Sinha, Rajiv Memani Give Their Top Tips To Youth Looking For A Job

Jul 27, 2024, 08:49 PM IST

At the #BudgetRoundTable2024 conference, Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director of Business Today, and Siddharth Zarabi, Managing Editor of Business Today TV, had an exclusive conversation with Jayant Sinha, Former Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Former MoS Finance; Rajiv Mehmani, Chairman & CEO of EY India and CII President Designate for 2024-25; and Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive VC of Info Edge India, discussing how the youth can upskill themselves and get a job. Listen in.

#BudgetRoundTable2024: Jayant Sinha Deciphers The Benefits Of Employment-Linked Incentives

Jul 27, 2024, 08:42 PM IST

At the #BudgetRoundTable2024 conference, Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director of Business Today, and Siddharth Zarabi, Managing Editor of Business Today TV, in an exclusive conversation with Jayant Sinha, Former Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Former MoS Finance, discussed whether the budget will create new job opportunities and the benefits of Employment-Linked Incentives. Mr. Sinha highlighted three major dimensions of job creation in the budget. Firstly, jobs in the formal sector, with crores of people getting jobs due to this scheme, and a focus on skill development, which is important for the younger generation to join the workforce. He also discussed the direct benefits of Employment-Linked Incentives. Listen in.

Budget 2024: New ELI scheme is focused on formalisation of labour, says Jayant Sinha

Jul 27, 2024, 07:23 PM IST

Though the scheme looks lucrative, it requires to be executed well, otherwise it will put a big question mark on the future of the candidates, said Rajiv Memani, chairman and CEO of EY India.

LIVE | Budget Round Table 2024: Will The Huge Allocations & Measures In The Budget Create Jobs?

Jul 27, 2024, 06:50 PM IST

Join Business Today TV’s Managing Editor Siddharth Zarabi for an exclusive conversation on the implications of Budget 2024 on job creation. The discussion features insights from Jayant Sinha, Former Chair, Standing Committee on Finance & Former MoS Finance, Rajiv Memani, Chairman & CEO of EY India and CII President Designate 2024-25, and Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman of Info Edge India. They will delve into how the ₹2 lakh crore budget allocation and the 5 schemes under the Prime Minister’s special package addresses employment challenges, its impact on various sectors, and the strategies to leverage it for job growth and economic development. Tune in to the Budget Roundtable 2024 for a comprehensive analysis of how the budget is shaping the future of India's job market.

Exclusive: Jayant Sinha On The Macro View Of Modinomics 3.0 In Upcoming Budget

Jul 18, 2024, 11:10 AM IST

Business Today TV Managing Editor, Siddharth Zarabi in exclusive conversation with Jayant Sinha, former Chair, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and former MoS Finance discussing what does our economy need at this stage and what should the Budget’s top focus areas be?. He is someone who has been part of formulating several budgets exercises and has a deep understanding of India’s economy, politics and policy architecture. Exclusive chat ahead of the first budget of PM Narendra Modi’s third-term.