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PwC India survey report on tax transparency in ESG released on Tuesday, 93% of the corporate respondents surveyed believe tax incentives are relevant or very relevant for the adoption of ESG practices and nearly 60% believe that there is a need for policy makers to incentivise ESG practices. 86% agree that preserving the environment will be a key focus area where companies would like to invest if they receive tax incentives. There is also significant interest in using tax incentives for inclusion and diversity initiatives (54%) and addressing social vulnerability (37%) The report titled 'Tax transparency in ESG: Insights into Indian businesses and their sustainable practices' is based on a market survey of nearly 250 tax heads, sustainability leaders, CFOs & CXOs of Indian businesses conducted between April and July 2023. It analyses how Indian businesses are weaving tax considerations into their overarching ESG framework and to assess their awareness and perception in this regard.

Wall Street drifted through mixed trading and held relatively steady ahead of several potentially market-moving reports later in the week

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.2 per cent in the next fiscal, mainly due to the favourable combination of neutral policy settings, positive credit momentum, and manageable macros amid a 15-year high household debt levels, a foreign brokerage report said on Tuesday. Despite the rising external headwinds, India is likely to grow 6.2 per cent next fiscal against a consensus of 6.3 per cent to USD 3.9 trillion from USD 3.57 trillion in FY24 on a likely 7 per cent growth, as consumption growth is likely to stabilise at 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent in FY24, Tanvee Gupta-Jain, the UBS India chief economist, said in a note.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced that 100,000 businesses have signed up for a new database of that collects ownership information intended to help unmask shell company owners

By David Morgan

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that a committee comprising of all the tribal communities of Manipur will be formed to deliberate on demand for deletion/inclusion of Chin-Kuki from the Scheduled Tribes list of the state. The Committee’s report will be forwarded as proposals to the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs had recently written to Additional Chief Secretary of Manipur to examine the representation seeking deletion of the “Nomadic Chin-Kuki” from the list of Scheduled Tribes in Manipur made by Maheshwar Thounaojam, National Secretary of the Republican Party of India (Athawale).

By Joey Roulette

The Technology Advisory Committee of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) by voting to submit a report urging the government and industry to prioritize understanding and regulating the sector.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises over stalemate on who would lead the $10-billion merged entity. It reportedly no longer wants Zee’s current CEO Punit Goenka to helm the merged entity. Whether the Zee-Sony deal goes through or not, it would directly impact rivals Reliance and Disney, whose merger, meanwhile, would ensure they have the biggest pie of the TV ad market at 40-45%.

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By Inti Landauro and Joan Faus

SRF and UPLL (versus KIE estimates) and ATLP, DN and TTCH (versus consensus). Given rich valuations and recent strength in stock prices, we remain cautious on the sector and see risks of disappointing returns from most leading stocks," the brokerage firm said in its report.

The Times of India. There seems to be no hurdle in proceeding with the process as BJP enjoys comfortable majority in civic body in the state. As per the proposal to be discussed today, the new suggested names are Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar.

Mint explains the significance: What is a P&I entity or club? A P&I entity or a P&I club is a mutual insurance association that provides risk-pooling information and representation for its members. Unlike a marine insurance company, which reports to its shareholders, a P&I club reports only to its members that include ship owners, operators, charterers, freight folders and warehouses. These act as both insurer providers and insurance receivers for its members and provide coverage for a carrier’s third-party open-ended risks such as damage to cargo, war, and environmental damage such as oil spills.

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.2% in the next fiscal, mainly due to the favourable combination of neutral policy settings, positive credit momentum, and manageable macros amid a 15-year high household debt levels, a foreign brokerage report said on Tuesday. Despite the rising external headwinds, India is likely to grow 6.2% next fiscal against a consensus of 6.3% to $3.9 trillion from $3.57 trillion in FY24 on a likely 7% growth, as consumption growth is likely to stabilise at 4.7% from 4.5% in FY24, Tanvee Gupta-Jain, the UBS India chief economist, said in a note.

NEW DELHI : After an expected spurt in the next fiscal year, government capital expenditure (capex) may grow at a more sedate pace in the years ahead as the Centre sets its sights on fiscal consolidation, two people aware of the plans said. The Union government may boost capex allocation by 25% to a record ₹12.5 trillion in 2024-25, Mint reported in November. However, the Centre is also keen to bring the fiscal deficit below the targeted 4.5% by 2025-26.

killing her toddler son in cold blood will send a chill down your spine. Months before The Mindful AI Lab CEO Suchana Seth was arrested for the gruesome murder of her four-year-old son, she put up a cryptic post on Instagram. Dated October 12, 2023, the post reads, “#whatwillhappen #wish #findinglosing #lifeisbeautiful #lightinwater #fish #holiday #magicofchildhood..” In the picture, the toddler is shown looking at a fish in the aquarium with awe. Seth was arrested in Karnataka on January 9, and handed over to the Goa police. She was carrying a bag that contained the child’s remains. According to police reports, she had checked into a luxury hotel — the Sol Banyan Grand in Candolim on Saturday and checked out on Monday morning. Investigations began when the hotel staff found blood stains in her room and alerted the police. It was also noted that while Seth checked in with her son, she left the hotel without him. The child was found with a slit throat as well as multiple wounds on his body. He was also hit with a blunt force on his head as per postmortem reports.

urine is yellow but why? It seems that the century-old mystery has finally been cracked. Scientists from the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Health claim to have pinpointed bilirubin (BilR) as the substance responsible for making the liquid gold, as per a study in Nature journal, New York Post reported.