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  Budget 2024: MSME expects special package, implementation of the ONDC to boost growth

  January 24, 2024 23:37 IST

  Stakeholders anticipate supportive policies, infrastructure development, accessible financing, and tax relief. Recognising the pivotal role of technology, MSMEs seek funds for technological advancements and infrastructure.

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  Watch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in halwa ceremony ahead of Budget 2024

  January 24, 2024 20:38 IST

  As part of the ceremony, the Union Finance Minister also took a round of the Budget Press and reviewed the preparations besides extending her best wishes to the officials concerned.

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  Bank Holidays: Banks to remain closed on these days this week, check details

  January 24, 2024 18:58 IST

  Banks will be closed for four days in Uttar Pradesh starting January 25 for Hazrat Ali's birthday.

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  Budget 2024: Apparel sector seeks GST uniformity, enhanced interest subsidies

  January 24, 2024 18:36 IST

  The Apparel Export Promotion Council has asked for tax concessions for apparel manufacturers adopting international quality standards and complying with environmental, social, and corporate governance.

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  Budget 2024: When will the full-fledged budget be presented this year?

  January 24, 2024 16:54 IST

  The government presents an interim budget in an election year to outline expenditures and revenues until a new government is formed.

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  Sensex climbs 690 points to break two-day losing streak, Nifty setlles over 21,400

  January 24, 2024 17:32 IST

  The indices recovered from the market decline on Tuesday, where the BSE index had fallen over 1000 points.

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  Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 loses nose wheel while preparing for takeoff in Atlanta 

  January 24, 2024 16:21 IST

  A preliminary notice from the Federal Aviation Administration filed on Monday indicated that none of the 184 passengers or six crew members onboard were injured.

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  Bank credit expansion projected at 15 per cent in FY24, 12 per cent in FY25: Report 

  January 24, 2024 15:01 IST

  Corporate bond issuances are expected to reach Rs 9.6-9.9 lakh crore in FY24, surpassing the record level of Rs 8.7 lakh crore in FY23, according to the report.

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  National Girl Child Day 2024: Top government schemes to secure future of India's daughters

  January 24, 2024 12:37 IST

  There are several schemes, investment options, and incentives by the central and state governments for securing the financial future of the country's daughters.

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  Realme sells 100 million smartphones in five years, aims to enter top five smartphone brand

  January 24, 2024 11:47 IST

  To enter the top five smartphone brands, the company said it needs to focus on product excellence, brand enhancement, and technological advancement on a global scale.

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  Byju's plans to raise funds at $7-8 billion valuation, banking on 'improved performance': CFO

  January 24, 2024 11:22 IST

  Think and Learn, the parent of Byju's, is hopeful of a higher valuation ahead of its rights issue being planned in February to raise funds.

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  Stock markets tumble in early trade: Sensex falls 316 points, Nifty declines 51 points to 21,187

  January 24, 2024 10:12 IST

  In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 316.75 points to 70,053.80 in early trade. Meanwhile, the Nifty declined 51.15 points to 21,187.65.

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  Direct tax to GDP ratio climbs to 6.11% in F.Y. 2022-23: CBDT releases comprehensive data

  January 23, 2024 19:52 IST

  Direct Tax to GDP ratio seen an upward trajectory, ascending from 5.62% in F.Y. 2013-14 to 6.11% in F.Y. 2022-23, showcasing enhanced fiscal contribution.

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  Budget 2024: Here's how markets have reacted to previous Union Budgets

  January 23, 2024 18:43 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her sixth budget on February 1, 2024.

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  India Inc confident of achieving $5 trillion economy, country to grow over 6.50 per cent in FY25

  January 23, 2024 18:25 IST

  Industries in automotive, consumers and retail, technology, media, telecommunication, energy, resources, and industrials expect high growth.

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  Axis Bank Q3 net profit surges to Rs 6,071 crore, interest income rises to Rs 27,961

  January 23, 2024 17:44 IST

  The total income of the bank rose to Rs 33,516 crore in Q3 FY24, compared to Rs 26,798 crore in the year-ago period.

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  Budget 2024: Government may announce steps to promote, make NPS more attractive

  January 23, 2024 16:19 IST

  There is a disparity in employers' contributions to building the corpus for employees currently, with contributions up to 10 per cent of basic salary and dearness allowances being exempt from tax for NPS contributions.

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  Sensex crashes over 1,000 points, Nifty plunges below 21,300 

  January 23, 2024 16:32 IST

  Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, and Power Grid were the major gainers on the Sensex, while HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, and HUL were among the laggards.

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  Budget 2024: Here's why budget presentation date was shifted from February 28 to February 1

  January 23, 2024 16:06 IST

  The Union Budget was presented at 5 pm on the final day of February before 1999, following the practice in British India.

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  Government increases import duty on gold and silver findings, precious metal coins to 15 per cent

  January 23, 2024 12:11 IST

  The increase in the import duty, effective January 22, is aimed at regulating imports and supporting the domestic economy.

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  Cyber attack cases in India rise 15 per cent in 2023: Report

  January 23, 2024 11:14 IST

  The number of weekly attacks per organisation reached 2,138 in India, a 15 per cent surge since the previous year.

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  India overtakes Hong Kong to become fourth-largest stock market globally

  January 23, 2024 11:17 IST

  India's stock market value surpassed the USD 4 trillion mark for the first time on December 5, 2023, with significant growth observed in the past four years.

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  Stock markets update: Sensex surges over 560 points, Nifty up by 160 points to 21,732 in early trade

  January 23, 2024 13:10 IST

  In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 561.13 points to 71,984.78. Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 160.45 points to 21,732.25 points.

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  Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Ambani family donates Rs 2.51 crore to Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

  January 23, 2024 8:32 IST

  On the occasion of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Mukesh Ambani attended the event along with his wife Nita Ambani and other family members.

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  India Inc leaders, tech titans unite in celebration of Ram Temple consecration

  January 22, 2024 19:22 IST

  Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and other prominent figures granted leaves to employees, organised special pujas, and marked the occasion with philanthropic announcements.

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  Niva Bupa Health Insurance Introduces 'Aspire', a product for Young India

  January 22, 2024 16:02 IST

  While several government initiatives as well as steps taken by private insurers are working towards ensuring adequate health coverage to the larger population of the country, this segment of our population whom we typically qualify as ‘Young Indians’ is still largely not covered by health insurance.

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  Budget 2024: Govt to focus on Make in India initiative to boost manufacturing

  January 21, 2024 23:08 IST

  The government is considering expanding the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in the upcoming interim budget, aiming to boost the manufacturing sector and employment. Sectors like garments, jewellery, and handicrafts may be included in the PLI scheme, currently available for 14 sectors.

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  Ram Mandir consecration: These stocks could benefit from surge in Ayodhya tourism

  January 21, 2024 18:22 IST

  Ayodhya has secured an investment of Rs 49,000 crore at the 2023 Global Investor Summit held in Uttar Pradesh, signalling a new era of economic prosperity for the region.