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Afghanistan's commerce minister has invited Indian investors to explore opportunities in mining, agriculture, health, and IT. Preferential tariffs and tax exemptions are being offered. Air cargo services between Kabul and [...]
Minister Piyush Goyal is meeting investors today. The discussions aim to speed up foreign investment processes. This will boost job creation and bring new technologies. It will also promote research [...]
The Sixteenth Finance Commission has presented its tax division recommendations to President Droupadi Murmu. The report outlines how the tax pool will be shared between the Centre and states for [...]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) will release simplified Income Tax return forms and rules for the new Income Tax Act, 2025, by January 2026. Chairman Ravi Agrawal assured [...]
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted the financial sector's crucial role in India's economic transformation and sustained growth. She emphasized joint government-private action to strengthen the corporate bond market, expand [...]
India is confident it will meet its direct tax collection target of ₹25.2 trillion ($284.39 billion) for this financial year, Ravi Agrawal, chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, [...]
Naidu, who retook control of the state in 2024 for a fourth term, scored a big win last month when Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced it would invest $15 billion in [...]
Microfinance institutions are urged to maintain fair interest rates. The Department of Financial Services secretary expressed concern over declining loan accounts and outstanding amounts. MFIs play a crucial role in [...]
The cabinet has given the green light to a financial package of Rs 45,060 crore aimed at bolstering exporters. A significant portion of this, specifically Rs 20,000 crore, will be [...]
India's net direct tax collection reached Rs 12.92 lakh crore, marking a 7% year-on-year increase as of November 10. Gross collections rose by 2.15% to Rs 15.35 lakh crore, while [...]
Andhra Pradesh's cabinet has approved investment proposals totaling Rs 1 lakh crore. These initiatives aim to boost the state's development and create jobs for its youth. Major projects include IT [...]
Industry lobby CII has urged the government to create a new India Development and Strategic Fund. This professionally managed fund aims to finance India's long-term growth and secure critical economic [...]
A report by PRS Legislative Research indicates that most states have experienced a decline in aggregate revenue from taxes subsumed under GST, falling from 6.5% of GDP pre-GST to 5.5% [...]
Investments in digital gold such as ETFs and similar products rose to 221 tonnes, up 134% on year, says WGC Report. [...]
India Post Payments Bank will now offer doorstep digital life certificate services to EPFO pensioners. This collaboration leverages India Post's extensive network of post offices and postal service providers. Pensioners [...]
Market News
Aditya Kumar Halwasia acquired 38 lakh shares in Karnataka Bank for Rs 71 crore, a deal executed at a premium. The smallcap lender, supported by Quant Mutual Fund, saw its [...]
Eternal, a food delivery and quick-commerce platform, has stated that the new social security code will not negatively impact its long-term business prospects. The company is actively seeking clarity from [...]
Shankar Sharma, founder of GQuant FinXray, argues that timing the macro cycle is essential for investment success, stating that most returns are driven by market trends. He points to the [...]
India's alternative investment sector is booming, with PMS and AIFs now managing over Rs 23.43 lakh crore. This remarkable growth, fueled by institutional investors and affluent individuals seeking alpha, has [...]
HDFC Asset Management Company and Thyrocare Technologies will trade ex-bonus next week. Record dates are set for November 26 and November 28. HDFC AMC offers a 1:1 bonus share. Thyrocare [...]
Foreign investors continue to sell Indian shares. November saw outflows of Rs 3,788 crore. This follows significant selling throughout 2025. Experts note improved sentiment but tentative flows. Valuations and earnings [...]
During this period, 14 stocks from the BSE Midcap index fell in all five consecutive sessions. [...]
Markets showed signs of strain this week. Risky trades like crypto and AI stocks saw sharp declines. This sudden sell-off and quick recovery highlighted how fragile the current market cycle [...]
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Global markets face a busy week with key events including the G20 summit, the UK budget announcement, and Alibaba's earnings report. U.S. consumer spending will be under scrutiny with Black [...]
Investors are closely watching U.S. consumer spending this week, especially Black Friday sales, as the stock market faces a grim November. With limited recent data due to a government shutdown, [...]
The Bank of Japan is signaling a near-term interest rate hike, with a board member suggesting a decision is imminent and won't wait for next year's wage talks. This follows [...]
Recent stock market swings reveal potential cracks in the artificial intelligence rally. High valuations in AI stocks are causing concern about a speculative bubble. Investors are watching for signs of [...]
Indian markets surged Friday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, boosting sentiment. Despite weekly losses amid tech valuation worries, Nvidia saw a jump on potential [...]