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Birthday invite with rRs.r41,500 entry fee and extra charges for guests stuns internet: 'Insane'

India, Feb. 1 -- A bizarre birthday invitation has left people stunned-attendees were asked to pay a $499 (over Rs.41,500) entry fee, with an additional $250 charge for bringing a guest. The host, rec... Read More


No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh: FM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In a big boost to the Indian middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that there will be no income tax payable for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, and Rs ... Read More


Here's exactly what FM said about income tax cut for salaried middle class. Here's full text

Union Budget 2025, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a major Budget announcement, said that there will be no income tax till income up to Rs.12 lakh. Personal Income- tax Reform... Read More


Here's exactly what FM said about income tax cut for salaried middle class. Read full text

Union Budget 2025, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a major Budget announcement, said that there will be no income tax till income up to Rs.12 lakh. On Saturday, Finance Minist... Read More


Government plans 700 km sea wall from Banten to East Java

Jakarta, Feb. 1 -- Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo announced that President Prabowo Subianto has decided to construct a giant sea wall stretching 700 kilometers... Read More


Sitharaman announces job creation, infra dev measures for poll-bound Bihar

India, Feb. 1 -- With an eye on the Bihar polls due later this year, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced measures for job creation and infrastructure development including ... Read More


Union Budget 2025 reaction From Mr. Kaushal Agarwal, Co-Founder & Director of The Guardians Real Estate Advisory

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2025 brings a significant relief for homeowners by allowing tax benefits on two self-occupied properties instead of just one. Earlier, individuals had to pay tax ... Read More


Economic Buzz: Japan housing starts fall 2.5% in December

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Japan's housing starts decreased for the eighth straight month in December, though at a slower-than-expected pace, data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tour... Read More


Reaction from Real Estate Investment Expert Manoj Dhanotiya, Founder & CEO of Micro Mitti, on the Union Budget 2025.

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The latest budget decision has shifted the tax advantage away from listed equities, making real estate-backed unlisted SPVs a smarter choice for investors. With LTCG on unlisted s... Read More


Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In a major announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will introduce a new Income Tax Bill next week. The new Income Tax Code will be announ... Read More