Introduction

India's strategy amid global uncertainty

Addressing trade and tariff challenges

"Already seeing signs of goods being dumped"

On GST reforms and taxation

On private investment and market volatility

On public sector banks and NBFCs

On trade agreements and bilateral relations

Next for India in multilateral forums?

 India's growth and optimism

Closing thoughts and credits

The 25th ET Awards for Corporate Excellence featured a fireside chat with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and ET’s Executive Editor Sruthijith KK, offering key insights into India’s economic priorities.

The Finance Minister discussed plans to streamline GST rates, address concerns over inventory dumping, and navigate challenges in global trade. She also shared updates on India’s approach to bilateral trade agreements with the US, EU, and UK, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national interests amid shifting global dynamics.

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Check out Dia’s other interesting episodes like: Move Aside Tech Bros!, Will Musk’s Starlink Finally Come to India?, The Economics of Terror, Devious Genius: The “Digital Arrests” Scam Pt 1 & Pt 2, India's CCTV Crackdown, and more!

You can follow Dia Rekhi on social media: Linkedin & Twitter

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.

Credits: CNBC-TV 18 (1), CNBC-TV 18 (2)

The 25th ET Awards for Corporate Excellence featured a fireside chat with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and ET&rsquo;s Executive Editor Sruthijith KK, offering key insights into India&rsquo;s economic priorities.
The Finance Minister discussed plans to streamline GST rates, address concerns over inventory dumping, and navigate challenges in global trade. She also shared updates on India&rsquo;s approach to bilateral trade agreements with the US, EU, and UK, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national interests amid shifting global dynamics.
Tune in.
Check out Dia&rsquo;s other interesting episodes like: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000681794837">Move Aside Tech Bros!</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000680080463">Will Musk&rsquo;s Starlink Finally Come to India?</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5axSy18H6JYYBPK6UmDkXl?si=6da0cd85c58648a7">The Economics of Terror</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cdqa8IOuRYYW8AHNtExuo?si=fbe42201e81f4435">Devious Genius: The &ldquo;Digital Arrests&rdquo; Scam Pt 1</a> &amp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Z726TovfoqYoLYK5hKN7d?si=466f7c5c158d42ad">Pt 2</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VBiI39L2ExB0cKszrQ47v?si=363c8291f5ff4f87">India's CCTV Crackdown</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more</a>!
You can follow Dia Rekhi on social media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dia-rekhi-702438104/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/diarekhiET">Twitter</a>
Catch the latest episode of &lsquo;The Morning Brief&rsquo; on <a href="https://www.etplay.com/etplay">ET Play</a>, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/podcast?from=mdr">The Economic Times Online</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6PL5kfPbwURBEu6fHCVTOL?si=26ec0fbfa7134fea"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-morning-brief/1/GNPiFQD2xpY_">JioSaavn</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f378141f-9afb-495d-83da-9b08ec5047ac/the-morning-brief">Amazon Music</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theetpodcasts">Youtube</a>.
Credits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/MnvP84ENxJU">CNBC-TV 18 (1)</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnvP84ENxJU&amp;t=122s">CNBC-TV 18 (2)</a>

To make sense of the week’s hottest stories in business, economy, politics and markets, journalists from the Economic Times chat with reporters and industry leaders in this thrice-weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) podcast.

The Morning Brief

ET Awards: FM on Fears and Faith in India’s Growth Story

 Donald Trump and Willy Wonka

EB-5 Visa: Key Insights for Indians

EB-5 Visa: Annual Indian Applicants?

Profile of Indians for EB 5?

EB-5 Visa: Secure Until Sept 2026?

Gold Card vs. EB-5: Key Differences

Gold Card vs. EB-5: Who Qualifies Best?

EB-5 Visa: Why the Administration’s Concerns?

EB-5 vs. Gold Card: Key Risks & Bottlenecks

Trump’s Majority: Can EB-5 Be Axed?

Gold Card vs. EB-5: Tax Implications Unveiled

Gold Card: Who Truly Benefits?

Gold Card: Hidden Risks for Indian Investors

Gold Card vs. EB-5: Wait or Fast Track?

Tax-Smart US Entry: Beyond EB-5 & Gold Card

Conclusion

Credits

At first glance, Donald Trump and Willy Wonka share an unexpected similarity; both are influential, unconventional figures who control access to exclusive realms. While Wonka’s golden ticket sought a successor fueled by creativity and integrity, Trump’s Gold Card offers U.S. residency but only for those who can afford the hefty price tag. Hosts Neil Ghai & Prachi Verma, joined by Sukanya Raman, Country Head of Davies & Associates, Rajiv Khanna, Managing Attorney at Immigration.com, and David Lesperance, Managing Director of Lesperance & Associates, unpack the sharp differences between the EB-5 visa, a long-standing route for foreign investors and Trump’s Gold Card, a glitzier, costlier option with fewer obligations. They dive into what the Gold Card truly offers, the tax incentives it teases for the ultra-wealthy, and whether it’s a groundbreaking approach or simply EB-5 with a premium upgrade. As America’s immigration doors open wider but only for those with deep pockets we ask: Is this the new face of the American Dream?

You can follow Neil Ghai on his Linkedin, Twitter profiles and read his Newspaper Articles.    

Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: The Lost City of Rakhigarhi, One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions,  Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand, Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress, Polls On My Pod: J&K’s Decade-Long Wait Ends, and more!

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube

 

Credits: DawnNews English

At first glance, Donald Trump and Willy Wonka share an unexpected similarity; both are influential, unconventional figures who control access to exclusive realms. While Wonka&rsquo;s golden ticket sought a successor fueled by creativity and integrity, Trump&rsquo;s Gold Card offers U.S. residency but only for those who can afford the hefty price tag. Hosts Neil Ghai &amp; Prachi Verma, joined by Sukanya Raman, Country Head of Davies &amp; Associates, Rajiv Khanna, Managing Attorney at Immigration.com, and David Lesperance, Managing Director of Lesperance &amp; Associates, unpack the sharp differences between the EB-5 visa, a long-standing route for foreign investors and Trump&rsquo;s Gold Card, a glitzier, costlier option with fewer obligations. They dive into what the Gold Card truly offers, the tax incentives it teases for the ultra-wealthy, and whether it&rsquo;s a groundbreaking approach or simply EB-5 with a premium upgrade. As America&rsquo;s immigration doors open wider but only for those with deep pockets we ask: Is this the new face of the American Dream? You can follow Neil Ghai on his<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-ghai-090055227/"> Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://x.com/GhaiNeil">Twitter </a>profiles and read his <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-neil-ghai-479261562.cms?from=mdr">Newspaper Articles.&nbsp; &nbsp; </a>Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/60xKfKalOkRmIuNBH2q30s?si=385f3493b36d4085">The Lost City of Rakhigarhi</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sf8mtXJjBBZtRI5zjVc0s?si=YcgFosvWTdCu4YAMqiwG6g">One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i7wyeW3Th9F1civDlrFYr?si=0e0e016e1bf74487">Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/41RLsjTgwkmAMuqo0LvAFq?si=769b864bc0c140e6">Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ihwW4FLMIB0LQsrbEZiP?si=ad9db48d4d35483c">Polls On My Pod: J&amp;K&rsquo;s Decade-Long Wait Ends</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more</a>!
Catch the latest episode of &lsquo;The Morning Brief&rsquo; on <a href="https://www.etplay.com/etplay">ET Play</a>, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/podcast?from=mdr">The Economic Times Online</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6PL5kfPbwURBEu6fHCVTOL?si=26ec0fbfa7134fea"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-morning-brief/1/GNPiFQD2xpY_">JioSaavn</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f378141f-9afb-495d-83da-9b08ec5047ac/the-morning-brief">Amazon Music</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theetpodcasts">Youtube</a>
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Credits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=836jfF1eomo">DawnNews English</a>

Trump's Willy Wonka Offer: Will his Gold Card Result in a Mad Dash?

Her Story

Shaheen’s sordid tale

Dreams of financial independence

Why me?

Pillar to post: Search for care & funds

15 years & counting

Police apathy & no support

Authorities take notice, closure remains

"I will not settle"

The birth of an idea

Scars compound societal hurdles

A home away from home

Failure of the State & Remedy 

Intro Stork Sister

Hargila Army's original foot soldier

Endangered species & academic curiosity

A mother’s pain extends beyond her species

Cleaning house

Germ of community-driven conservation 

Getting 20,000 women on board

Creating livelihoods & internalising mission

Son preference till date

Difference between profession & calling

The want to effect change

A party bets on a woman to drive its fortunes

Issues galore!

On this International Women’s Day, host Nidhi Sharma goes beyond boardrooms and corporate success stories to bring you the voices of women who have fought against deep-seated prejudices and unimaginable hardships to create change at the grassroots level.

 

Meet Shaheen Mallik, an acid attack survivor who turned her pain into purpose by founding the Brave Souls Foundation, helping 300+ survivors rebuild their lives. Hear from Purnima Devi Barman, the wildlife conservationist who transformed societal perception of the endangered Hargila Stork, mobilising an army of women to protect the species. And listen to Dr. Shikha Meel Barala, a legislator and IVF specialist who battles the deeply ingrained bias of son preference to this day.

 

Their journeys are filled with resilience, determination, and a wistful longing for a world where such battles aren’t necessary. Tune in as we bring you their extraordinary stories of courage and change.

 

Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: The Lost City of Rakhigarhi, One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions,  Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand, Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress, Polls On My Pod: J&K’s Decade-Long Wait Ends, and more!

 

You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.


Credits: National Geographic, The Better India, Cornell Lab of Orinthology

On this International Women&rsquo;s Day, host <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-nidhi-sharma-10299.cms?from=mdr">Nidhi Sharma</a> goes beyond boardrooms and corporate success stories to bring you the voices of women who have fought against deep-seated prejudices and unimaginable hardships to create change at the grassroots level.
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Meet <a href="https://in.linkedin.com/in/shaheenmalik10">Shaheen Mallik</a>, an acid attack survivor who turned her pain into purpose by founding the Brave Souls Foundation, helping 300+ survivors rebuild their lives. Hear from <a href="https://x.com/StorkSister?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Purnima Devi Barman</a>, the wildlife conservationist who transformed societal perception of the endangered Hargila Stork, mobilising an army of women to protect the species. And listen to <a href="https://x.com/drshikhameel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Dr. Shikha Meel Barala</a>, a legislator and IVF specialist who battles the deeply ingrained bias of son preference to this day.
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Their journeys are filled with resilience, determination, and a wistful longing for a world where such battles aren&rsquo;t necessary. Tune in as we bring you their extraordinary stories of courage and change.
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Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/60xKfKalOkRmIuNBH2q30s?si=385f3493b36d4085">The Lost City of Rakhigarhi</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sf8mtXJjBBZtRI5zjVc0s?si=YcgFosvWTdCu4YAMqiwG6g">One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i7wyeW3Th9F1civDlrFYr?si=0e0e016e1bf74487">Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/41RLsjTgwkmAMuqo0LvAFq?si=769b864bc0c140e6">Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ihwW4FLMIB0LQsrbEZiP?si=ad9db48d4d35483c">Polls On My Pod: J&amp;K&rsquo;s Decade-Long Wait Ends</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more</a>!
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You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/nidhi_sharma">Twitte</a>r &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sharma-4439b47/">Linkedin</a>
Catch the latest episode of &lsquo;The Morning Brief&rsquo; on<a href="https://www.etplay.com/etplay"> ET Play</a>,<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/podcast?from=mdr"> The Economic Times Online</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6PL5kfPbwURBEu6fHCVTOL?si=26ec0fbfa7134fea">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-morning-brief/1/GNPiFQD2xpY_">JioSaavn</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f378141f-9afb-495d-83da-9b08ec5047ac/the-morning-brief">&nbsp;Amazon Music</a> and<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjBiMmU5MjYtZTVmOC00YjkwLWE0NjUtYWVmOTAxMTYzMDAxLzk1ZmQ3YzU5LTc5MGQtNDk2ZS1iYmRlLWFlZjkwMTE2N2ZlNC84YWU1NDc2My05OTI1LTQwY2EtOGMzZC1hZWY5MDExNjdmZmIvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi2gOG4la36AhUvjtgFHcdWDU8Q9sEGegQIARAC"> Google Podcasts</a>.
 Credits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvGq5SseDdA">National Geographic</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqWU9CdkNFo">The Better India</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeYV4UjsdxM">Cornell Lab of Orinthology</a>

Unapologetic, Unstoppable: 3 Women, 3 Fights

Donald Trump's tariff onslaught 

A geopolitical storm brewing.

Trump links India to China in tariff dispute

Will  Trump pulling out of WTO?

US-India Trade Deal: Inside or Outside WTO

India’s Path to Global Alliances

What does a trade deal with the US really mean for India? How can we strengthen our global trade position while keeping crucial partnerships in defense, technology, and space safe from political crossfire? In this candid conversation, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with ET’s Pranab Dhal Samanta to break down the brewing US-India trade tensions sparked by Trump’s latest move on reciprocal tariffs. They unpack the bigger picture: the geopolitics at play, the domestic pressures driving Trump’s decisions, and the tough calls India now faces, from rethinking its WTO commitments to negotiating a bilateral trade deal. With sharp insights into China’s economic strategies and the urgent need for trade reforms, this is a timely, no-nonsense look at what lies ahead for Indo-US relations.

Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Corner Office Conversation with Maersk’s Keith Svendsen and Chris Cook, Tata, Airtel’s DTH merger: Will 2 Negatives make a Positive?, Tesla Tug-of-War: Maha, AP woo Elon Musk, and more!

You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.

Credits: India Today

What does a trade deal with the US really mean for India? How can we strengthen our global trade position while keeping crucial partnerships in defense, technology, and space safe from political crossfire? In this candid conversation, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with ET&rsquo;s Pranab Dhal Samanta to break down the brewing US-India trade tensions sparked by Trump&rsquo;s latest move on reciprocal tariffs. They unpack the bigger picture: the geopolitics at play, the domestic pressures driving Trump&rsquo;s decisions, and the tough calls India now faces, from rethinking its WTO commitments to negotiating a bilateral trade deal. With sharp insights into China&rsquo;s economic strategies and the urgent need for trade reforms, this is a timely, no-nonsense look at what lies ahead for Indo-US relations. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FhhqXV1NhedBppR9b8ZbQ?si=18bfd5637f3f48e8">Corner Office Conversation with Maersk&rsquo;s Keith Svendsen and Chris Cook</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dDD4ghnTmrs0ZH1KK3uCE?si=921c8e97fa3c4f34"> Tata, Airtel&rsquo;s DTH merger: Will 2 Negatives make a Positive?</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l5hVT1NiDXkGrA5ujqtb7?si=94dba6a5570b4926">Tesla Tug-of-War: Maha, AP woo Elon Musk</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more!</a>
You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/AnirbanET">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirban-chowdhury-b5067219/">Linkedin</a>
Catch the latest episode of &lsquo;The Morning Brief&rsquo; on <a href="https://www.etplay.com/etplay">ET Play</a>, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/podcast?from=mdr">The Economic Times Online</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6PL5kfPbwURBEu6fHCVTOL?si=26ec0fbfa7134fea"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-morning-brief/1/GNPiFQD2xpY_">JioSaavn</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f378141f-9afb-495d-83da-9b08ec5047ac/the-morning-brief">Amazon Music</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theetpodcasts">Youtube</a>.
Credits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AKtxlp4PGc&amp;list=RDNS9AKtxlp4PGc&amp;start_radio=1">India Today</a>

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