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Russia raises 2024 economic growth forecast to 3.9%
RUSSIA-ECONOMY/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Russia raises 2024 economic growth forecast to 3.9%
Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:22 PM IST
Reuters |
Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest
KENYA-TAX/ (CORRECTED, UPDATE 1, PIX):CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest
Published on Aug 19, 2024 05:38 PM IST
Reuters |
Wish I could bring down taxes to nil, says Nirmala Sitharaman: ‘Not troubling'
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that her job as the finance minister was generating revenue and not troubling people.
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Taxpayers alert! ITR processing time reduced to 10 days from 93 days
The average time taken to process income tax returns (ITR) has decreased from 93 days in 2013 to 10 days.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Newly proposed nomination rule for bank lockers and deposits, check details
The new Bill has proposed nominations for up to four nominees, compared to just one earlier, for bank deposits and lockers
Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:20 PM IST
Banks to focus on increasing deposits as public seeks alternate investments: FM
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also said that a 300 to 400 basis points gap between deposits and credit growth is seen, showing deposits as slowing.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 07:44 PM IST
PTI |
Banks must focus on core areas, use old ways to collect deposits: FM at RBI meet
Addressing reporters after the customary post-budget meeting with central board of RBI, FM said that she would soon review the performance of banking sector.
Updated on Aug 10, 2024 05:03 PM IST
Rajeev Jayaswal
FM urges MPs to exempt medical and life insurance from GST
HT learns that the GST rate rationalisation committee, which meets later in August could consider lowering this rate.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 01:51 AM IST
Rajeev Jayaswal
Nirmala Sitharaman on LTCG amendment: 'We have courage to change'
Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha, “Without drastically increasing taxes, we have brought in a simplified taxation regime and eased compliance."
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:33 AM IST
Israel orders seizure of $26 mn of Palestinian tax funds
It is the latest withholding of duties for the Palestinian Authority (PA), which exercises limited autonomy in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 12:28 AM IST
AFP |
Congress takes ‘dissent, rumblings’ jibe at PM Modi over Gadkari's letter to FM
Nitin Gadkari said levying GST on life insurance premiums amounts to taxing the uncertainties of life.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:19 PM IST
‘Crocodile tears’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman responds to Budget discussion | Updates
Sitharaman spoke on several budget issues raised by members of Lok Sabha since July 23, after the Union Budget 2024 was presented.
Published on Jul 30, 2024 07:30 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges removal of Nirmala Sitharaman from Union Cabinet
Siddaramaiah emphasised that entrusting the finance portfolio to someone lacking fundamental understanding is a 'highly risky' decision.
Published on Jul 30, 2024 10:34 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Nirmala Sitharaman to reply to concerns about Union Budget in Lok Sabha today
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address Lok Sabha today and reply to queries raised about the Union Budget 2024
Published on Jul 30, 2024 09:49 AM IST
Banks may soon use your digital footprint to give home loans, here's how
Banks are working on a new framework to give home loans using a person's spending patterns, mirroring the policy for MSME loans as seen in the Union Budget 2024
Published on Jul 27, 2024 12:47 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Telangana govt presents ₹2.91 lakh-cr budget, agriculture gets lion’s share
The total revenue has been estimated at ₹2,90,814 crore, including open market loans of over ₹57,000 crore
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Taxes not hiked because government wants more money, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said nothing is done with the purpose that government wants more money.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: ‘Want to give relief to middle class but...'
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Union Budget 2024 aims to provide relief to middle class despite limitations.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 11:07 AM IST
Job schemes not a mandate but a nudge to companies, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman defends Budget measures, addresses inflation concerns by highlighting initiatives for perishables and improving supply chain linkages.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:02 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
₹15k crore grant for Amaravati should hinge on functionality, not grandiosity
The new capital city should cater to the following basic needs— potable drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and access to urban transport
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST
‘Govt should consider GST exemption for…’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw over Union Budget
She said the budget builds on the government's pre-election, Interim Budget and has positive indicators on India's economic growth and development.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:45 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Budget 2024: These 4 TDS changes announced by Nirmala Sitharaman will impact you
Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces changes in TDS framework, impacting salaried individuals.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 02:39 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
Budget 2024: How your SIPs will be taxed after capital gains rate changes
Union Budget raises capital gains tax on equity funds, SIPs to be impacted. Here's how
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:06 AM IST
How does the Union Budget impact reforms?
Budget speech emphasizes next-gen reforms for economic policy, focusing on consensus-building with states.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 04:37 AM IST
MSMEs get special attention in budget
The MSME sector is the largest employer after agriculture in India and has 35% share in India’s manufacturing output.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:15 AM IST
Budget 2024: ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund for space economy
The budget also has plans to expand digital infrastructure, advance nuclear technology, and secure critical minerals essential for high-tech manufacturing
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:40 AM IST
A missed opportunity on kickstarting farm reform
Budget 2024 too has failed to present a road map for such reforms. The government may have realised that it needs to take the states on board and reach a consensus before it can do this.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 10:05 PM IST
The budget echoes the Developed India vision
The Union Budget for this fiscal presents a holistic approach to economic development, balancing fiscal prudence with targeted interventions for inclusive growth
Published on Jul 23, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Nilesh Shah
Budget 2024: Investors welcome move to scrap controversial Angel tax on startups
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the move will spur investment in startups. Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Shashi Tharoor also applaud move to scrap it.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Budget unveils sops, skilling, reforms to spur jobs
The unemployment rate in the world’s fastest-growing economy declined to 3.2% in 2022-23, according to the latest official data
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:13 PM IST