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Local investors concerned about tax hike on paint industry

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Local investors in the country's paint industry are deeply perturbed at the recent tax hike, fearing significant disruptions to their business plans midway through the year. They hav... Read More


GST collections in January soar 12.3 pc to Rs 1.96 lakh crore

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in January, in gross terms, stood at Rs 1.96 lakh crore, with a yearly jump of 12.3 per cent, according to data from the finance ministry ... Read More


Budget 2025: HPCL, IOC, BPCL shares fall over 5%; here's why

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The shares of state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), including Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), and Indian Oil Corporati... Read More


ISpA welcomes Union Budget

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- The Indian Space Association (ISpA) welcomed the Union Budget and said the announcement of the National Geospatial Mission showed the growing commitment of the government to use th... Read More


Government To Boost Tourism With Infrastructure, Skill Development, and Streamlined E-Visa: Budget 2025

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined a comprehensive plan for the development of the top 50 tourist destinations across the country. This ini... Read More


India's budget focuses on tax cuts for middle class, agriculture

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government unveiled its annual budget on Saturday, introducing tax cuts to benefit the salaried middle class while prioritising economic grow... Read More


Budget extends ate of making investment in Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds by five more years

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- To promote investment in the infrastructure sector, Union Budget extends the date of making investment in Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds by five more years, to 31st March, ... Read More


India's Nominal GDP growth expected at 9.8-10.3 pc in FY26: Bank of Baroda Report

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- After the Economic Survey projected India's real GDP growth for FY26 in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent, a report by Bank of Baroda stated that with an assumed GDP deflator of 3.5 p... Read More


Union Budget: Finance Minister announces National Manufacturing Mission

India, Feb. 1 -- A "National Manufacturing Mission" to cover small, medium and large industries for furthering "Make in India" was announced by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs , N... Read More


SWAMIH Initiative To Complete 1 Lakh More Affordable Homes With New Rs 15,000 Crore Fund: Budget 2025

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided updates on the progress of the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH). Under this... Read More