FPIs pump in Rs 52,910 crore as Budget aims to foster stable investment environment
New Delhi, July 27 - The foreign portfolio investor (FPI) community, which is set to play a major role in positioning India as the third largest economy in the world, has pumped in nearly 52,910 crore in equity and debt this month (till
Personal Finance for Noncitizens
By YBB Personal Finance The US is a melting pot of immigrants. But the path to naturalized citizenship is long. In many families, one or more members may be noncitizens. Briefly outlined here are the situations where your immigration or domicile (or resident)
Union Budget 2024 unveiled: Ambitious plans for employment, skill development, and economic growth
By Dr. Avi Verma Publisher On July 23, 202•, Nirmala Sitharaman, the Honorable Finance Minister of India, presented the first Union Budget of the current government. This budget is notably aligned with the goal of realizing a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and emphasizes
Nifty closes at all-time high, Sensex surges by 1,292 pts
Mumbai, July 26 - Indian equity indices closed in the green on Friday following broad based buying in all segments of the markets.
India’s business activity surges to 3-month high in July
New Delhi, July 25 - India's business activity accelerated to a three-month high in July as the services sector surged and manufacturing picked up momentum leading to companies hiring at the fastest pace in 18 years, according to the latest HSBC's survey.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha compares India’s taxation to England, services to Somalia
New Delhi, July 25 - Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2024, presented by the NDA government in its third-consecutive term, and said, "India is paying taxes like England and receiving services like Somalia."
OPEC receives compensation plans for overproduction from Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia
Vienna, July 25 - The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat said that it received compensation plans from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Russia for their overproduced oil volumes in the first half of 2024.
CBDT explains taxation of capital gains
New Delhi, July 25 - The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday issued FAQs to explain the new capital gains tax regime in Budget 2024-25.
Abolishing angel tax to benefit entire Indian startup ecosystem: Experts
New Delhi, July 24 - The Indian startup ecosystem players on Wednesday applauded the Budget 2024 for doing away with the angel tax, which was levied on money raised by companies from angel investors, for all categories of financiers.
Sensex closes lower, midcap and smallcap outshine largecap stocks
Mumbai, July 24 - Indian equity indices closed in the red on Wednesday following profit booking in largecap stocks.
Indonesia intensifies fight against illegal imports
Jakarta, July 24 - Indonesia is intensifying efforts to curb illegal imports and dumping practices to protect its domestic industrial sectors.
6th-gen Samsung Galaxy foldables now available in India
New Delhi, July 24 - South Korean giant Samsung on Wednesday announced the sale of its sixth-generation foldable smartphones along with other new devices for consumers in India.
Apple’s Watch for kids service now live in India
New Delhi, July 24 - Tech giant Apple on Wednesday made its watch for kids feature available in India that comes with easy calling, texting, and activity monitoring.
Will further strengthen our friendship with India: Bhutanese PM after meeting Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Wednesday said their visit will further strengthen the friendship ties between Bhutan and Bharat, as they wrapped up the three-day visit to Gujarat where they also
Over one crore tourists visited J&K in six months: Centre
Srinagar, July 24 - The Centre said on Wednesday that over one crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir till June 2024.
Centre to build 5,833 new EV charging stations along national highways
New Delhi, July 24 - The country now has 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national highways and has set a target of establishing 5,833 more along the highways out of a total of 7,432, the Ministry of Road Transport &
Budget 2024 sets new precedent for prioritising job creation, skilling: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, July 24 - For the first time, the Union Budget 2024 places a significant focus on employment-linked schemes, setting a new precedent for prioritising job creation and skilling in our nation, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Over 23 lakh new employees figure on ESIC payroll data in May
New Delhi, July 24 - The latest provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Wednesday revealed that 23.05 lakh new employees were added in May, which represents a growth of 14 per cent in net registrations compared to
Explainer: How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget
New Delhi, July 24 - The full budget for 2024-25 presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament on Tuesday has accelerated the thrust of the Interim Budget on empowering youth, women, farmers and the poor, with the introduction of bold path-breaking initiatives to
Adani Green begins wind generation from Khavda renewable energy plant
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has operationalised the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest 30,000 MW (30 GW) renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat.