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West Bengal government holds pre-budget talks with industry bodies'West Bengal's finance department met with industry leaders for pre-budget consultations. Stakeholders presented proposals to boost investme...
"My children only speak Japanese": Indian restaurant owner breaks down after 30 years in Japan, told to leave. Watch emotional videoManish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for over three decades now, faces deportation after his business visa renewal was denied under new, st...
‘Investment climate not in great shape’: Former PM Modi advisor urges FDI reforms as outflows surge in FY26Former advisor Surjit Bhalla calls for major changes to India's foreign investment rules. He warns that strict policies and unclear regulat...
Congress says India needs ‘radical reset’ in economic policy, targets Narendra Modi govtIndian National Congress has criticized the handling of India’s economy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing elections ov...
India's shock absorbers are not workingIndia's external sector faces unprecedented pressure. Shock absorbers that previously aided recovery have weakened simultaneously. This inc...
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
Bengaluru property: My e-Khata My Hakku camps to open from May 16 at these locations; Convert B-Khata to A-Khata hereBengaluru property owners can now convert their B-Khata to A-Khata through government-organized camps starting May 16th. Under the 'Bhoo Gu...
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governorTech investor favorite Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and former tech executive, is running for California governor. He's gained significa...
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
Used car loan eligibility explained: Who can apply and what you needIndians are increasingly opting for pre-owned cars due to affordability and practicality. Understanding used car loan eligibility, includin...
GSTN launches offline Excel-based utility to boost Invoice Management System for greater accuracy in ITC claims; Here’s how it can helpGSTN has launched a new offline Excel utility for its Invoice Management System (IMS), aiming to boost accuracy in Input Tax Credit (ITC) c...
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
Gold buying through unique buy-now-pay-later solution: Keyur Shah, CEO, Muthoot Exim, on how he is making gold buying affordableMuthoot Exim's Swarnavarsham scheme offers a buy-now-pay-later solution for low and middle-income gold buyers. Customers pay a 15% down pay...
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: OxfamAn Oxfam report highlights the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tax advice. India received the most regressive recommendations between 2...
Net FDI inflows dip, investors opting for Mexico, VietnamOfficials and experts attribute this trend to the country having to compete with Mexico, Poland, and Vietnam, a preferred part of investors...
World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 is now 6.6 percent. This is an upgrade from previous projections. Strong domestic demand and expo...
New I-T Act marks new chapter in India's tax administration, step towards Viksit Bharat: CBDTIndia has a new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026. This replaces the old 1961 Act, making tax rules simpler and easier to follo...
New I-T law, higher securities transaction tax on F&O trade to kick in from April 1New tax laws and budgetary provisions, including higher STT on F&O trades and lower TCS on overseas tour packages and LRS remittances for m...