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  Stock markets update: Sensex surges 245 points, Nifty up by 78 points to 24,402 in early trade

  July 11, 2024 10:30 IST

  In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 245.32 points to 80,170.09. Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 78.2 points to 24,402.65.

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  Union Budget 2024: AiMeD urges government for 15 per cent hike in custom duty on medical devices

  July 11, 2024 9:31 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has concluded consultations with various stakeholders, including representatives of industry and social sectors, as part of the budget preparation exercise. Sitharaman will present her seventh Budget on July 23. This would be the first full budget of Modi 3.0.

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  Budget 2024: Tourism industry seeks uniform 12 per cent GST rate on hotels

  July 11, 2024 8:40 IST

  Budget 2024:The current GST rates for hospitality are among the highest globally, making tourism expensive.

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  Budget 2024: PM Modi holds meeting with prominent economists to gather their views, suggestions

  July 11, 2024 13:59 IST

  The first budget of the BJP-led government NDA in its fresh term would be significant with Prime Minister Narendra Modi having stated earlier that the third term will be used to write new chapters of bold decisions. The budget is set to be presented on July 23.

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  ITR filing 2024: File income tax return online from home | Here's a step-by-step guide

  July 11, 2024 7:32 IST

  ITR filing 2024: Experts advise that taxpayers should not wait until the last date to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR). The deadline for filing ITR filing is July 31.

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  Budget: Central govt employees may receive 50 per cent of last drawn salary as pension under NPS

  July 10, 2024 17:21 IST

  In the upcoming 2024–25 budget, the NDA government is considering a significant pension reform for central government employees, potentially offering 50% of the last drawn salary as a pension under the NPS.

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  Budget 2024: Govt may double minimum guaranteed amount under Atal Pension Yojana

  July 10, 2024 12:31 IST

  Budget 2024: Earlier this year, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) emphasised the need to increase the guaranteed pension amount, expressing concerns about its adequacy in meeting future needs.

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  Budget 2024: Centre may relax payment rule for MSMEs | DETAILS

  July 10, 2024 10:42 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the changes, if any, to the rule will have to be done in the full Budget in July under the new government as per the representations submitted by MSMEs.

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  ITR filing 2024: Keep these five things in mind before filing income tax return

  July 10, 2024 8:55 IST

  If your income exceeds the basic exemption limit, you are required to file ITR. For the assessment year 2024-25 (financial year 2023-24), the basic exemption limit is Rs 2.5 lakh for individuals below 60 years of age under the old tax regime and Rs 3 lakh under the new, minimum exemption regime.

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  PM Modi to meet economists, sectoral experts ahead of Union Budget on July 11

  July 09, 2024 21:40 IST

  The Budget will be the first significant economic document of the Modi 3.0 government, expected to outline key reforms and strategies to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. President Murmu has indicated that the Budget will feature historic steps to accelerate reforms.

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  India registers nearly double employment growth, adds 4.7 crore jobs in 2023-24: RBI

  July 09, 2024 16:51 IST

  According to Reserve Bank of India data, India registered an annual employment growth rate of 6 per cent in the FY 24. Last year, the annual employment growth rate was 3.2 per cent only.

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  Sensex hits new peak at 80,351, Nifty reaches record 24,433

  July 09, 2024 15:50 IST

  The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty reached new all-time highs on Tuesday, driven by strong performances in the auto and FMCG sectors. The Sensex closed at 80,351.64, up 391.26 points, while the Nifty climbed 112.65 points to settle at 24,433.20.

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  Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class

  July 09, 2024 13:48 IST

  The industry has urged the Finance Minister to reduce corporate taxes, phase out tax exemptions, and broaden the tax base to promote economic growth.

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  Tomato prices surge to over Rs 80 per kg | Here's why rates skyrocketing

  July 09, 2024 13:33 IST

  Mother Dairy, a leading supplier of fruits and vegetables in Delhi-NCR, is selling tomatoes at Rs 75 per kg through its retail 'Safal' stores. The local vendors are selling at Rs 70-80 per kg.

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  Budget 2024: IMA urges Nirmala Sitharaman to raise health allocation to minimum 2.5 per cent of GDP

  July 09, 2024 12:25 IST

  The first full budget of the BJP-led NDA government in its third successive term will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget session of parliament will start on July 22 and conclude on August 12.

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  Want to know balance of your PF account? Here are 4 easy ways

  July 09, 2024 11:39 IST

  Check PF balance: You don't need to wait until the end of the year for your employer to provide your PF statement to know your PF balance. Here are four quick ways to check your balance.

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  Budget 2024: Govt likely to double Ayushman Bharat coverage, increase insurance amount limit

  July 09, 2024 11:10 IST

  Budget 2024: Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the world's largest health insurance scheme, designed to offer free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over 12 crore economically disadvantaged and vulnerable families, benefiting approximately 55 crore individuals.

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  Stock markets update: Sensex surges 206 points, Nifty up by 53 points to 24,373 in early trade

  July 09, 2024 10:58 IST

  In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 205.99 points to 80,166.37. Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 53 points to 24,373.55.

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  Income Tax assessment year 2024-25: How does your ITR get processed by tax department? Details

  July 08, 2024 17:46 IST

  The last day to file the Income Tax Return (ITR) is July 31. After the returns are filed, the department will verify the claims and subsequently initiate the refunds accordingly. Know about how the ITRs are processed and what steps to take.

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  HDFC Bank system upgrade alert: Services to be impacted on July 13

  July 08, 2024 16:10 IST

  HDFC Bank has scheduled a system upgrade on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 AM to 4:30 PM to enhance performance, capacity, and reliability. During these 13.5 hours, certain banking services will be temporarily limited. Customers should plan accordingly to avoid disruptions.

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  ITR filing 2024: How to claim your Income Tax refund? Here's a step-by-step guide

  July 08, 2024 13:17 IST

  ITR filing 2024: The deadline to file an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the assessment year 2024-25 (FY24) is July 31, 2024. Here's a general step-by-step guide to claim your Income Tax refund for the year 2024.

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  Stock markets: Sensex falls 204 points, Nifty declines over 40 points to 24,283 in early trade

  July 08, 2024 10:57 IST

  In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 204.39 points to 79,792.21 in early trade. Meanwhile, the Nifty declined 40.75 points to 24,283.10 points.

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  Hindenburg shared Adani report with client two months before publishing it: Sebi

  July 07, 2024 21:21 IST

  India's markets regulator SEBI has slapped Hindenburg Research with a show cause notice for alleged "unfair trade practices" in its 2023 broadside against the Adani Group - a move that the US firm termed as 'nonsense' and an attempt to 'silence and intimidate' those exposing corruption.

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  FSSAI to mandate showing nutritional information on food labels in bold, increased font size

  July 07, 2024 12:40 IST

  Along with empowering consumers to make healthier choices, the amendment would also contribute towards efforts to combat the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and promote public health and well-being.

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  Regalo Kitchens opens first franchise in Bengaluru, eyes to capture south Indian market

  July 06, 2024 15:30 IST

  Regalo Kitchens, a premier modular kitchen solution-providing company has claimed to have catered to over 200,000 customers so far. The company is looking to expand its business in the huge South Indian market.

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  Gujarat takes big leap in FDI inflow with 55 per cent jump in 2023-24 over 2022-23 figure

  July 06, 2024 11:47 IST

  Gujarat registered an increase of 55 per cent in the FDI inflow during FY 2023-24 as compared to the inflow during FY 2022-23. The state got USD 7.3 billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to the USD 4.7 billion received in FY 2022-23.

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  Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth

  July 05, 2024 13:31 IST

  The value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure i.e., Rs 1,26,887 crore, reflecting a growth of 16.7% over the defence production of the previous financial year.

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  Markets end slightly higher: Sensex hits 80,000, Nifty at 24,300

  July 04, 2024 16:28 IST

  The top five gainers on the Nifty50 were Tata Motors, HCLTech, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and TCS. Conversely, the top losers were HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.