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Denied poll ticket Eknath Shinde's MLA Srinivas Vanga regrets leaving Uddhav faction, goes missing | Haryana election counting was flawless: Poll body slams Congress's claims of irregularities | Hyderabad: Visually challenged elderly couple lives with son's body for 4 days not knowing he is dead | 'I am not a saint': Spiritual leader Jaya Kishori responds to criticisms over her Rs. 2 lakh worth Dior bag | Nawab Malik files 2 nominations for Maharashtra polls, later confirms to be NCP Ajit Pawar-faction candidate | Police arrest man from Noida for allegedly giving death threats to Salman Khan, Baba Siddique | Kashmir: Three terrorists killed after group of militants opened fire at Army vehicles in Akhnoor | India-China disengagement at two Ladakh points to be completed by today: Report | Kerala: Fireworks accident in Kasargod injures 150, 8 in critical condition | Army dog Phantom dies in anti-terror op in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunderbani Sector

IPO-bound Ola Electric suspends electric car project: Report

Jul 26, 2024, at 03:22 am

Bengaluru: India's IPO-bound Ola Electric has paused its plans to launch electric cars, choosing instead to concentrate on its e-scooter business, according to a Reuters report.

Govt to cover MTNL's bond payments amid liquidity crisis: Report

Jul 26, 2024, at 02:39 am

New Delhi: The government will handle all future bond payments for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) as the state-owned company deals with a liquidity crisis, according to a Bloomberg report.

Ashok Leyland Q1FY25 profit slumps 9% to Rs 526 cr; revenue rises 5%

Jul 26, 2024, at 01:54 am

Chennai: Hinduja Group company Ashok Leyland reported an 8.7 percent decline in standalone net profit at Rs 525.58 crore in the first quarter of FY25, compared to Rs 576.42 crore in the corresponding period of previous financial year.

A Boost for Angel Investors, Start-ups, and Real Estate says Laxman Jaiswal on the Union Budget 2024

Jul 25, 2024, at 07:17 pm

Eastern India’s leading Infra and e-commerce start up founder, Laxman Jaiswal said in a statement that the Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2024 has been widely anticipated for its potential impact on various sectors, including angel investors, start-ups, and real estate.

Global credit rating agencies laud India's FY25 Budget for continued focus on cutting fiscal deficit, infra boost

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:51 am

New Delhi: Global credit rating agencies have praised the FY25 Budget for maintaining a strong commitment to reducing fiscal deficit. Moody's Ratings highlighted that the Budget is viewed as a positive development for the country's credit outlook, media reports said.

RBI changes regulatory framework for domestic money transfer services

Jul 25, 2024, at 05:02 am

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated the regulatory framework for domestic money transfer services, tightening Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for regulated entities.

Federal Bank Q1FY25 net profits grows 18% YoY to Rs 1009 cr

Jul 25, 2024, at 04:51 am

Mumbai: Federal Bank registered net profit of Rs 1009.53 crore for the quarter ended 30th June 2024, up 18.25 % YoY.

L&T Q1 FY25 net profit rises 12% to Rs 2,786 cr

Jul 25, 2024, at 04:12 am

Mumbai: L&T reported a 12% increase in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 2,786 crore for the June quarter, up from Rs 2,493 crore in the same period last year.

SBI Life Insurance Q1FY25: Net profit grows 36% YoY to Rs 519 cr; Value of New Business up by 12%

Jul 25, 2024, at 02:28 am

Mumbai: SBI Life Insurance reported a net profit of Rs 519 crore for the June quarter, up 36% YoY compared to the same period last year.

Axis Bank Q1FY25: Net profit grows to Rs 6,035 cr; NII grows 12%

Jul 25, 2024, at 01:11 am

Mumbai: Axis Bank reported a net profit of Rs 6,035 crore for the first quarter of FY25, an increase from Rs 3,452 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, surpassing market expectations.

Tata, Airbus sign contract to establish H125 Final Assembly Line in India

Jul 24, 2024, at 11:16 pm

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a private sector player for aerospace and defence solutions, and Airbus Helicopters have formalised the contract to establish the H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India.

Ola Electric IPO likely in August; company aims to raise $740 million

Jul 24, 2024, at 11:12 pm

Bengaluru: Ola Electric, led by Bhavish Aggarwal and backed by Japanese investment giant Softbank, is preparing to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) as early as the first half of August, according to multiple industry sources cited by Moneycontrol.

Budget 2024-25: Indian Railways capex increased marginally to record Rs 2.652 trillion; focus on critical safety works

Jul 24, 2024, at 05:22 am

New Delhi: The Indian Railways received a 2 percent increase in its capital expenditure (capex) allocation in the Union Budget of 2024-25, reaching a record Rs 2.652 trillion, up from Rs 2.6 trillion in the Revised Estimate (RE) for 2023-24.

Gold, silver prices plummet by Rs 4,000 after budget slashes custom duty

Jul 24, 2024, at 04:07 am

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant reduction in customs duties on gold and silver during her Budget presentation on Tuesday.

Budgets 2024-25: Key benefits Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced

Jul 24, 2024, at 03:18 am

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced some key benefits for people in Budget 2024-25.

Real estate stocks fall after Budget removes indexation benefit on LTCG

Jul 24, 2024, at 01:01 am

Mumbai: Real estate stocks dropped following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to remove the indexation benefit for calculating long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on real estate.

Union Budget: Schemes for providing internship opportunities in top companies launched, what is the internship allowance?

Jul 24, 2024, at 12:48 am

The Indian Government will launch a comprehensive scheme for providing internship opportunities in top companies, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday.

Union Budget: Government will implement 3 schemes for 'Employment Linked Incentive'

Jul 23, 2024, at 11:46 pm

The Government will implement 3 schemes for ‘Employment Linked Incentive’, as part of the Prime Minister’s package.

Union Budget: Land reform and actions to be incentivised for completion within next 3 years

Jul 23, 2024, at 11:42 pm

While presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said land-related reforms and actions, both in rural and urban areas, will be incentivized for completion within the next 3 years through appropriate fiscal support. 

Industry leaders hail Modi 3.0 Budget 2024-25 for strong support to MSMEs, fiscal prudence, and growth initiatives

Jul 23, 2024, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday, her seventh consecutive budget presentation and setting a new record, surpassing former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. This budget is the first of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. Sitharaman underscored the government's success in maintaining economic stability.

Union Budget announces venture capital fund of Rs. 1,000 crore to expand space economy by five times in next 10 years

Jul 23, 2024, at 10:20 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to step up adoption of technology towards digitalization of the economy.

Union Budget: Financial support for higher education loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to help youth who are not eligible for any benefit under govt schemes, policies

Jul 23, 2024, at 10:11 pm

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced a financial support for loans upto Rs. 10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions for helping youth who have not been eligible for any benefit under government schemes and policies.

Nirmala Sitharaman proposes abolishment of angel tax to bolster Indian start-up eco-system

Jul 23, 2024, at 10:02 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday.

Union Budget: New pension scheme named Vaysalya proposed for minors

Jul 23, 2024, at 09:50 pm

A new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ has been proposed for minors by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.

Union Budget: Indian government allocates Rs. 11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure

Jul 23, 2024, at 08:36 pm

Acknowledging the strong multiplier effect of building and improving infrastructure on the economy, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today announced the provisioning of ₹ 11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure.

Sitharaman's Budget 2024 eyes jobs creation, sets aside big pie for Andhra-Bihar political priorities, pleases salaried class

Jul 23, 2024, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: While focusing on employment generation and rural development, the two components that supposedly cost the Narendra Modi government an absolute majority in its third consecutive term, the historic seventh Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spent a considerable pie for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, the two states ruled by major allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA, which returned to power with coalition strings attached.

Union Budget: Long-term capital gains on financial, non-financial assets will attract a tax rate of 12.5 per cent

Jul 23, 2024, at 08:06 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that the long-term gains on all financial and non-financial assets will attract a tax rate of 12.5 per cent.

Union Budget: Standard reduction increased from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:54 pm

Several benefits to provide tax relief to salaried individuals and pensioners opting for the new tax regime were announced by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament on Tuesday.

Union Budget: India's real growth stands at 8.2 percent, fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.9 per cent of GDP

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:44 pm

India’s Real growth stands at 8.2 percent and Nominal growth at 9.6 percent in FY 2023-24, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday while presenting the Union Budget.

Union Budget announces Rs 1000 cr venture capital fund to expand space economy

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:24 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to step up adoption of technology towards digitalization of the economy with a big focus on the country's growing space economy.