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02.02 / 21:59

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Bengaluru: Streamlining international taxation and expansion of safe harbour rules for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India will stimulate growth of the sector that is projected to cross $100 billion in revenues by 2030, said industry experts.

02.02 / 19:31

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release date of February 21, 2025, the new season promises fresh gameplay elements and modes. While Epic Games has not officially confirmed these details, various leaks provide insights into what players might anticipate.

02.02 / 16:37

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02.02 / 16:07

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CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said Sunday. Speaking to PTI during a post-Budget interview at his North Block office, Agrawal said the panel also «studied» the deliberations and processes of countries like the UK, Australia and some others where a similar tax law simplification exercise was undertaken.

02.02 / 16:07

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provisional assessments of export and import consignments with an aim to reduce uncertainty and costs for exporters. Currently, the Customs Act, 1962 lacks a fixed timeline for finalising provisional assessments, causing delays and uncertainties.

02.02 / 15:05

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the Union Budget for 2022-23, India's finance ministry introduced the concept of updated tax returns to promote voluntary tax compliance. At the time, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that its purpose was to motivate taxpayers to voluntarily disclose any income omitted in their original tax filings.

02.02 / 13:09

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a strong Union budget for 2025-26. It comes at a time of high uncertainty linked to global events, slowing domestic demand and a challenging fiscal outlook.

02.02 / 08:19

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Narendra Modi set to visit the U.S., the Union Budget has proposed a major cut in customs duties on fully built motorcycles with engine capacities above 1,600cc—from 50% to 30%. This move benefits high-end brands like Harley-Davidson, Ducati, Honda, and Suzuki, making these motorcycles more accessible to Indian buyers.

02.02 / 07:55

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From actor Shraddha Kapoor to American model Kaia Gerber and singer Sabrina Carpenter, bangs are turning out to be this season's most covetable hair cut. And if done right, they are the coolest, and simplest, way to upgrade your hairstyle.

02.02 / 05:25

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The emphasis was on the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions, signaling the broader industry transition toward electrification and alternative fuels.

02.02 / 05:25

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02.02 / 04:43

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02.02 / 03:37

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ADANI PORTS & SEZ THE GOVERNMENT’S impetus to micro, small, and medium enterprises will further strengthen domestic manufacturing. In addition, a maritime development fund with a corpus of Rs 250 crore will be formed to expand shipbuilding. These initiatives will have a long-term indirect benefit to the port activities.

01.02 / 23:15

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Iran is reportedly advancing its nuclear weapons program while allegedly developing dangerous missiles capable of reaching Europe based on designs provided by North Korea, reported Daily Mail.

01.02 / 19:27

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Economic Survey called agriculture the “sector of the future" and the FM echoed this sentiment in her budget speech, emphasizing garib, youth, annadata and nari. Despite this focus, key gaps remain.

01.02 / 16:27

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The first full-year budget of India’s new National Democratic Alliance government, sworn in after the 2024 general election, was presented against the backdrop of a noticeable slowdown in economic growth over the last four quarters. I discussed the issue of whether this slowdown is cyclical or structural in a recent column for Mint, summarizing it as being an issue of expectations.

01.02 / 16:27

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The markets somersaulted. India Inc cheered.

01.02 / 14:23

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Canada and Mexico say they’ve prepared the option of retaliatory tariffs to be used if necessary now that the White House says the U.S. will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from them this weekend

01.02 / 14:11

markets Provident Digital Strategy Experts PAM Features Increase in TDS threshold for rent of house property under section 194-I

Budget 2025 has increased the threshold limit to deduct TDS on house rent paid by non-individuals like companies, etc. Now TDS on house rent paid has to be deducted from the rent payment if the rent payment is Rs 50,000 per month or part of a month or more. Earlier this threshold was if the rent payment exceeded Rs 2.4 lakh per annum. This threshold limit was Rs 1,80,000 until FY 2018-19. This amendment will take effect from April 1, 2025.

01.02 / 13:21

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : A 10-year-long lobbying effort by the private equity and venture capital industry bore fruit on Saturday when finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman amended section 2 (14) of the Income Tax Act on “capital assets" to include alternative investment fund (AIF) investments in securities.

01.02 / 12:09

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India plans to become a developed economy by 2047.

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