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India tops list of recipient countries for remittances with $129 bn inflow in 2024

India tops the list of recipient countries for remittances in 2024 with an estimated inflow of $129 billion. The growth rate of remittances this year is estimated to be 5.8 per cent.

Dec 19, 2024

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco products

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on 'sin goods'

Chandigarh's Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union opposes proposed 35% GST hike on "sin goods", citing income loss and potential smuggling, hurting legal sales.

Dec 19, 2024

17.80 lakh new employees enrolled under ESIC in October, a 3 pc growth

As many as 17.80 lakh new employees were enrolled under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme during October this year.

Dec 18, 2024

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state is witnessing transformative growth

North-East gateway to vast Southeast Asian markets, Scindia tells investors

North-East is India's gateway to the South and investing in the region will give investors access to the vast Southeast Asian markets

Dec 17, 2024

Open networks can create economic impact of Rs 67K cr annually in India's mobility sector: ONDC

Open Networks can generate an annual economic impact of up to Rs 67,000 crore in India's mobility sector, driving inclusive growth and strengthening local economies.

Dec 16, 2024

Mortgage finance AUM in India projected to grow 16-17 pc in FY25 and FY26

The assets under management (AUM) of mortgage finance loans in the country is expected to grow at a healthy 16-17 per cent this fiscal and the next (FY25 and FY26)

Dec 16, 2024

India sees highest-ever office space transactions with 33 pc growth in Jan-June period

India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally

India is set to witness a record office space leasing activity in 2024, reaching 83-85 million square feet of gross leasing value (GLV) which is a 13 per cent growth from last year.

Dec 16, 2024

Indian SCBs clock highest-ever net profit at Rs 23.50 lakh cr in FY24, reduce NPAs

The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have improved significantly with a reduction to 2.67 per cent in June 2024 from 11.18 per cent in March 2018, according to the government.

Dec 15, 2024

Reddit post accuses Zepto of toxic work culture

Zepto's Financial Surge Amidst Work Culture Controversy

Zepto's expenses surged by 71.6% in FY24, with losses of Rs 1,248.6 crore, and a negative ROCE of -119.3%. Under Aadit Palicha's leadership, IT and advertising expenses rose significantly, while the company's current assets stood at Rs 1,398 crore.

Dec 14, 2024

Vegetable prices sky-high in Bengal's retail markets ahead of Diwali

Fruits and vegetables per user goes up in India

Per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in India increased by 7 kg and 12 kg, respectively, in the last decade, according to SBI Research report.

Dec 14, 2024

Invested over Rs 6,000 crore for revival of inland waterways in 10 years: Minister

The government has invested more than Rs 6,000 crore in the past decade for the revival of inland waterways as a viable alternative of cargo movement as well as improving passenger connectivity

Dec 13, 2024

India's industrial growth to accelerate, inflation to ease in 2nd half of 2024-25: Report

India's industrial activity is expected to accelerate in the second half of the current financial year on the back of recovering consumption demand and higher export growth while inflation is likely to ease

Dec 13, 2024

CBDT meets officials to dispel doubts on faceless tax assessment.

Income tax refunds jump 46.3% to Rs 3.04 lakh crore in April-Nov

The number of tax refunds has recorded a 46.31 per cent jump to Rs 3.08 lakh crore between April 1 and November 27 this year compared to the same period of 2023, marking a significant increase in the efficiency of the Income Tax Department.

Dec 12, 2024

25 pc hike in Centre's capex to spur growth in second half of 2024-25: Report

$2.2 trillion in infra investment to help India become $7 trillion economy by 2030; Report

An estimated investment of $2.2 trillion into infrastructure development is imperative to support India's GDP size to expand to $7 trillion by 2030.

Dec 12, 2024

Centre's Industrial Corridor Projects giving big push to manufacturing: Minister

India's industrial development is getting a big push with work in full swing on projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) aimed at the development of greenfield industrial areas in the country which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world

Dec 10, 2024

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Economy News

India tops list of recipient countries for remittances with $129 bn inflow in 2024

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on 'sin goods'

17.80 lakh new employees enrolled under ESIC in October, a 3 pc growth

North-East gateway to vast Southeast Asian markets, Scindia tells investors

Open networks can create economic impact of Rs 67K cr annually in India's mobility sector: ONDC

Mortgage finance AUM in India projected to grow 16-17 pc in FY25 and FY26

India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally

Indian SCBs clock highest-ever net profit at Rs 23.50 lakh cr in FY24, reduce NPAs

Zepto's Financial Surge Amidst Work Culture Controversy

Fruits and vegetables per user goes up in India

Invested over Rs 6,000 crore for revival of inland waterways in 10 years: Minister

India's industrial growth to accelerate, inflation to ease in 2nd half of 2024-25: Report

Income tax refunds jump 46.3% to Rs 3.04 lakh crore in April-Nov

$2.2 trillion in infra investment to help India become $7 trillion economy by 2030; Report

Centre's Industrial Corridor Projects giving big push to manufacturing: Minister

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