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Simplified Capital Gains Tax Regime, says CBDT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken a significant step towards simplifying the taxation of capital gains in India. In a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the CBDT has explained the new capital gains tax regime effective July 23, 2024 as introduced in the Union Budget 2024-25.

Jul 25, 2024

Passport fair will be held in 7 cities of the state including the capital Dehradun on 3rd December.

India's global passport index rises, visa-free access to 58 nations made available

India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Jul 25, 2024

Sensex continues to dovetail amid negative sentiments after Budget

Indian equity indices opened in the deep red on Thursday following negative cues from global markets.

Jul 25, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State in Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other members of finance ministry leave to present the budget in Parliament

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on empowering youth, women, farmers, and the poor, with significant allocations for employment and skilling. Fiscal consolidation is strengthened, with a reduced fiscal deficit target and lower planned gross market borrowing. Revised tax slabs and a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act aim to simplify tax compliance and boost sectors. The budget retains a high allocation for the Ministry of Defence, promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence technology and manufacturing.

Jul 24, 2024

Mutual fund holdings beyond top 500 stocks spike to 2018 highs

'Indexation' from mutual funds ends with Budget 2024-25: Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta takes stock

Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss MD and CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC), said on Tuesday that the concept of indexation has gone away from mutual funds (MFs).

Jul 24, 2024

Rajasthan gets new industrial park in Union Budget 2024

Rajasthan gets mention in Budget with promise of new industrial park

Rajasthan has received a major industrial park in the first Budget of the BJP-led government at the Centre, with the state receiving Rs 7,000 crore more as a share of Central taxes this time.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi

Union Budget 2024-25: Boost for National Health Mission

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has proposed an increase in expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore.

Jul 24, 2024

UP women farmers integrate agriculture with fish farming

Budget gives push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday, has hiked the allocation for the Department of Fisheries by 54 per cent to Rs 2,616.44 crore from Rs 1,701 crore (Revised Estimates) during 2023-24.

Jul 24, 2024

Millennials driving the real estate growth story in India.

After Indexation Removal, New Capital Gains Tax Regime Shakes Up Realty Sector

The new tax regime aims to simplify computation for taxpayers and tax administration. The changes are part of the government's broader efforts to simplify the approach to taxation and encourage investment in the market.

Jul 24, 2024

Time to invest in these stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax

Stock market experts on Wednesday said that investors should focus on buying stocks which can deliver superior returns after a marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equity becomes a reality.

Jul 24, 2024

Business growth in India at three-month high as PMI hits 61.4

The report revealed that this strong growth in private-sector business was driven by rising demand in the services sector

Jul 24, 2024

INDIA bloc calls Union Budget 'discriminatory', holds protest with placards

Holding posters, the leaders raised slogans against the government, saying that the Budget was for "kursi Bachao" only.

Jul 24, 2024

9 priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Union Budget: Foreign investors upbeat, UKIBC calls India 'the most exciting economic story'

UK India Business Council on Wednesday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the government for an emphasis on facilitating foreign investments

Jul 24, 2024

Centre announces one crore houses for urban poor with Rs 10 lakh crore investment

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed an allocation of Rs 2.2 lakh crore for urban housing, along with a Rs 10 lakh crore interest subsidy scheme in the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.

Jul 23, 2024

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

The Indian government has abolished the controversial angel tax on startups, a move hailed as a major relief for the startup ecosystem.The abolition is expected to benefit over 80,000 startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Jul 23, 2024

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Economy News

Simplified Capital Gains Tax Regime, says CBDT

India's global passport index rises, visa-free access to 58 nations made available

Sensex continues to dovetail amid negative sentiments after Budget

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

'Indexation' from mutual funds ends with Budget 2024-25: Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta takes stock

Rajasthan gets mention in Budget with promise of new industrial park

Union Budget 2024-25: Boost for National Health Mission

Budget gives push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay

After Indexation Removal, New Capital Gains Tax Regime Shakes Up Realty Sector

Time to invest in these stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax

Business growth in India at three-month high as PMI hits 61.4

INDIA bloc calls Union Budget 'discriminatory', holds protest with placards

Union Budget: Foreign investors upbeat, UKIBC calls India 'the most exciting economic story'

Centre announces one crore houses for urban poor with Rs 10 lakh crore investment

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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