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The Union Budget 2024-25 places strategic emphasis on bolstering the foundational pillars of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India): Poor, women, youth and farmers. Policy adjustments are geared towards providing stability with progressive reforms towards sustainable growth and an advanced and inclusive nation by 2047. While the overarching focus remains on policy initiatives, the Budget … Read more

The Economic Survey, being a precursor to the Union Budget, acknowledged the important role played by indirect tax in the Indian economy. It acknowledged that Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) has reduced logistics cost significantly with a 30 per cent reduction in travel time. The gross GST collection reached Rs 20.18 trillion in … Read more

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her team outside the finance ministry in Delhi on July 23 | Photo: PTI 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 25 2024 | 6:25 AM IST Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital … Read more

Union Budget for 2024-25 pivoted to demand stimulus and employment generation after focusing on the supply side of the economy for many years. Budget proposals such as a cut in effective tax under the new Income Tax regime, subsidy for hiring interns by the corporate sector, and higher allocation for rural infrastructure and affordable … Read more

6 min read Last Updated : Jul 25 2024 | 6:20 AM IST Union Budget 2024-25 emphasises the government’s commitment to ‘Viksit Bharat, or developed India. One highlight is the focus on seamlessly bridging industry and employment linkages through three schemes for ‘employment linked incentive’ under the Prime Minister’s package. The substantially increased … Read more

Mark Matthews, head of research for Asia, Julius Baer 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 25 2024 | 6:05 AM IST Union Budget 2024-25 has proposed a slew of changes for investors in the capital market and real estate. MARK MATTHEWS, head of research for Asia, Julius Baer, told Puneet Wadhwa in an … Read more

The Spanish guitar’s evocative strains, intense footwork, and flamenco artistry create an unforgettable experience at the Flamenco Dance Museum in Seville, where dancers captivate audiences for an hour, immersing them in a whirlwind of sensations. Image: Veidehi Gite Seville’s soul beat beneath my feet. Not literally, of course, but the rhythmic tapping that echoed through the … Read more

Image: Shutterstock 1) FM Sitharaman’s budget focusThe dust has settled down after the rousing general election season in India. Politicians have gone back to strategising for the upcoming assembly elections (Maharashtra is being churned upside down), mainstream news media has found scandals to cover and heatwaves to report (still not utterly vocal about climate change), … Read more

The dynamic landscape of wealth in Asia has consistently captured global attention, with an impressive array of individuals making their mark on the Forbes real-time list of billionaires. But have you ever wondered who tops this list of the richest people in Asia?To no one’s surprise, as of June 2024, Asia’s richest person is Mukesh … Read more

India, a rapidly developing economy, is home to some of the world’s most valuable companies. These companies span various sectors, including technology, finance, and consumer goods, contributing significantly to India’s economic growth. This article presents a list of the top 10 companies in India by market valuation, providing insights into their sectors and market capitalisation. … Read more