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FinMin for creation of two globally competitive banks as part of Viksit Bharat vision
The issue of globally competitive banks was deliberated during the...
Fossil-Fuel Demand: Myth of peak is crumbling
For now, the world isn’t performing an “energy transition” but an...
Centre to ensure safe & trusted AI, Internet platforms must curb deepfakes: Minister
Jitin Prasada,Minister of State for Electronics and IT From hefty penalties ranging from a minimum of Rs 50 crore to a maximum of Rs 250 crore on social media platforms for violating rules to enabling digital markets to grow more responsibly while safeguarding...
Budget 2024: TDS reduced on life insurance policy payout from 5% to 2%, receives positive responses from insurers
The introduction of a clause pertaining to non-deductible expenses in Section 37 for life insurance companies may lead to tax litigation. The proposed hike in Capital Gain Tax is expected to impact the tax liabilities for ULIP policyholders Rushabh Gandhi, MD &...
Govt to release financial sector vision, strategy document for 5 years, rules for FDI to be simplified
Shailaja Lall, Partner, Insurance & Reinsurance, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, commented the budget has announced that there will be some simplification of the rules and regulations pertaining to FDI, which will be keenly awaited by foreign investors in...
Launch of NPS Vatsalya: Securing financial future of young citizens
"The launch of NPS-Vatsalya, allowing parents and guardians to contribute towards minors' future, is a transformative step. This plan seamlessly converts into a regular NPS account once the minor becomes an adult. Thank you, PM Modi, for your visionary approach in...
FM says will evolve solution on New Pension Scheme to addresses relevant issues
Deduction of this expenditure up to 14 per cent of salary from the income of employees in private sector, public sector banks and undertakings, opting for the new tax regime, is proposed to be provided New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said a...
Budget 2024: FM assures financial support for flood mitigation, irrigation projects
Assam, which grapples with annual floods caused by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries originating outside India, will also receive assistance for flood management and related projects, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala...
Union Budget 2024: Govt to exempt three more cancer drugs from customs duty
The three drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab. The reduction in customs duty may help reduce the financial burden on those battling the deadly disease New Delhi: In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,...
Union Budget offers income tax sops for 4 crore salaried individuals
The standard deduction for salaried employees is proposed to be increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. The deduction on family pension for pensioners is proposed to be enhanced from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000/-. This will provide relief to about four crore salaried...
Govt to launch three employment-linked schemes: FM
While presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will provide incentives to 30 lakh youth entering the job market by providing one month's PF (provident fund) contribution Central government will give one month's...
Budget 2024-25: FM announces 9 priorities
Presenting her seventh straight budget, Sitharaman said the government undertakes comprehensive review of research to develop climate-resilient seeds. In the next two years, one crore farmers will be initiated in natural farming,Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman New...