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Train drivers and some crew for Germany’s main railway operator will see their working week reduced from 38 hours to 35 by 2029 without having their pay cut, but they will have an option to work longer for more money

While NSE Nifty 50 Index’s monthly options expiring just after the election have risen slightly in value relative to shorter-term contracts as the world’s largest democratic exercise approaches, their premium over April is 61% smaller than it was before the May 2019 vote, data compiled by Bloomberg showed.

Now, many legal luminaries and water experts have also been suggesting the Karnataka government to encourage WFH measures till the city tides over the water crisis. Speaking at a recent event, Justice K Sreedhar Rao, former acting chief justice of the high courts of Karnataka and Assam, proposed a short-term solution of implementing work-from-home policies, particularly for the approximately 15 lakh IT workers in Bengaluru. Justice Rao reasoned that allowing work-from-home arrangements for a year could result in around 10 lakh people could result in around 10 lakh people returning to their hometowns, thereby alleviating some pressure on Bengaluru's resources. Justice Rao remarked that in the 1980s, the city's population was between 25 to 30 lakh, whereas now it has surged to over 1.5 crore. Even as the state of Karnataka faces three years of drought 2003-04, the impact wasn't felt as severely due to the lower population density at that time. He also suggested measures like desilting of lakes.

Choosing between National Savings Certificates (NSC) and 5-year tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs) for tax-saving purposes can be tricky, as both offer advantages and limitations. 

Every year, our employers remind us to start planning our taxes. While taxes are often seen as a financial burden, what can make it even more stressful is a lack of understanding about tax planning. Many taxpayers find it challenging to incorporate tax-saving strategies into their financial plans.

India will have the option of temporarily withdrawing customs duty concessions on EFTA country goods under the trade agreement between the two sides, if the four European nation bloc would not fulfil its USD 100 billion investment obligations. Though the investments have to flow in 15 years — USD 50 billion in the first 10 years (counted after implementation of the pact) and another USD 5 billion in next five years, the trade deal also provides for a three-year grace period to the EFTA bloc to meet the obligations, according to the documents accompanying the agreement. India and four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc signed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10 under which New Delhi received a foreign direct investment commitment of USD 100 billion in 15 years from the member countries of the grouping. The EFTA members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Sebi) has released a public notice to announce a settlement scheme with regards to certain entities in the illiquid stock options (ISO) segment of BSE. The scheme would give a settlement opportunity to all the entities that have executed reversal trades in the stock options in the period between April 1, 2014 and Sept 30 2015.

Late last year, U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi reported a transaction to purchase call options in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). After a massive rally in the stock this year related to breathtaking AI uptake and the company's strong financial results, Pelosi is now said to be sitting on a significant windfall profit.

₹1,828.63 crorewhile FIIs net sold shares worth ₹1,410.05 crore. Additionally, option sellers covered their bearish bets.

Hub is looking to extend its reach among American small business owners with the launch of a new retirement plan option. The Chicago-based insurance broker has unveiled the Hub Retirement Select PEP, a pooled employer plan geared toward independent businesses that employ fewer than 100 workers.

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Thousands of Americans with workplace retirement plans will be able to access a new way to turn their savings into a protected stream of income.

NEW DELHI : Planned job cuts in Britain by India's Tata Steel were the "least bad option," and the company will continue to hold talks with unions and hopes to reach a conclusion over the next two months, CEO TV Narendran said. The steelmaker will close its two blast furnaces in Britain by the end of this year, axing up to 2,800 jobs at its Port Talbot steelworks in Wales.

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The call option has been at the centre of recent arguments, with the board offering a special resolution to try and temper the 'material conflict of interest' that acts as a 'significant deterrent' to potential offerors.

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Wipro Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd, which released earnings after market hours on Friday, are expected to open higher on Monday. Sellers of call options took up the huge bets on expectations that information technology (IT) companies’ earnings would disappoint and their share prices would correct. But the results came out better than expected, and the stocks were rewarded by the markets.

Investment management company, CoinShares has exercised the right to acquire Valkyrie Funds, a unit of Valkyrie Investment Inc. following the approval of its spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

tax saving many often turn to the Public Provident Fund (PPF). This is because of two key factors: the tax-free yearly interest and the annual compounding effect. The extended tenure of 15 years for PPF plays a significant role in amplifying the impact of compounding, particularly in the later stages of the investment period. Further, because the interest earned is backed by a sovereign guarantee, it makes it a safe investment option. It's essential to be aware that starting from the financial year 2020-21, individuals have the choice to opt for the old/existing tax regime, which includes various deductions and exemptions like those under sections 80C, 80D, 24, and more. Alternatively, they can opt for the new tax regime, which excludes these deductions and exemptions. If an individual chooses the new tax regime in the current financial year, they won't be eligible to claim commonly availed benefits such as deductions for investments in PPF, among others. Click here for FY 2023-24 tax-saving guide So, if you select the old or existing tax regime, here is how investing in PPF can help you save tax under section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Amazon Prime Video is set to introduce a new ad-free subscription tier, requiring an additional $2.99 per month. This add-on expense will be on top of the existing $139 annual cost for an Amazon Prime subscription or the $8.99 monthly charge for standalone Amazon Prime Video access. Viewers declining this extra fee will begin encountering commercials within Prime Video content starting January 29. Amazon initially hinted at the possibility of incorporating ads into Prime Video back in September. However, the company assured a reduced ad frequency compared to traditional TV and other streaming platforms. A comparative pricing rundown post this alteration unveils:

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