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25 Feb 2025

Finance

Section 194IA decoded: Understanding TDS on property deals

Buying property? You must know about 1% TDS.

25 Feb 2025

GST

The GST effect: How it impacts your personal finances 

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has brought about a major shift in India's tax landscape, impacting multiple sectors, including personal investments.

25 Feb 2025

Finance

For first-time homebuyers: Everything about Section 80EE

The labyrinth that is the Income Tax Act of India often leaves taxpayers scratching their heads, particularly when it comes to deciphering the advantages for first-time homebuyers.

25 Feb 2025

Finance

Decoding neobank loan innovations in India 

Neobanks, the digital-only banks, are changing the game in India's lending market with their new-age loan products.

25 Feb 2025

Finance

Luxury watches vs PPF in India: Which one to choose?

Investing in India ranges from super safe Public Provident Fund to luxury watches. Whoa!

25 Feb 2025

Flipkart

Flipkart's super.money now offers 'buy now pay later' via UPI

Flipkart's UPI-based payment app, super.money, has acquired checkout financing platform BharatX.

25 Feb 2025

Apple

Apple can once again sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia 

Apple and the Indonesian government have struck a deal to end the five-month-long ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country.

25 Feb 2025

Assam

Reliance Industries to invest ₹50,000cr in Assam by 2030

Reliance Industries Chairperson Mukesh Ambani has promised to invest over ₹50,000 crore in Assam in the next five years.

25 Feb 2025

Indian Government

Modi government mulls $1B subsidy to boost solar manufacturing sector

The Indian government is finalizing a $1 billion capital subsidy plan to bolster the country's solar manufacturing industry, as per Bloomberg.

25 Feb 2025

Anthropic

AI start-up Anthropic eyes $3.5B funding at $61.5B valuation

Anthropic, an AI start-up, is looking to raise $3.5 billion in a funding round that could value the company at $61.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Tata Capital announces IPO, to issue fresh shares worth ₹23cr

Tata Capital, the Tata Group's subsidiary, has announced its plans for an initial public offering (IPO). The company's board approved the decision today.

SEBI proposes new measures to make derivative market trading safer

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed new measures to tighten the noose in the derivative market.

25 Feb 2025

Airtel Digital TV

Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV merger in the works: Report

Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are said to be inching closer to a merger, The Economic Times reported.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Think life insurance is enough? These add-ons prove otherwise 

Life insurance is a vital part of financial planning, providing reassurance and security for the future.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Affordable air: How to save on masks 

Pollution levels in many Indian cities have skyrocketed, leaving residents no choice but to invest in high-quality pollution masks for health protection.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

All about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 

Cooking gas is the heartbeat of India, powering stoves in millions of households every day.

24 Feb 2025

Government of India

PFMS: For real-time monitoring of government's fund utilization 

Ever wondered why government scheme payments take forever to reach beneficiaries?

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Exploring tax deductions for telecommuting expenses in India

As telecommuting becomes the new norm in India, knowing how to claim tax deductions for work-from-home expenses is key.

24 Feb 2025

Cryptocurrency

Avoid these costly crypto tax mistakes before it's too late 

Cryptocurrency has quickly emerged as a preferred investment choice globally, and India is no exception.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

PPF v/s FD: Which one to choose? 

In India's emerging states, people frequently compare Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Fixed Deposits (FD) for financial stability.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Selling online? Here's how Section 194O affects your earnings 

India's Income Tax Act added Section 194O to tackle taxation on e-commerce transactions.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Superannuation fund taxation: The ultimate guide to saving big 

Superannuation benefits play a key role in retirement benefits in India, provided by employers to ensure financial stability for employees after retirement.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Indian students alert! Your ultimate guide to study abroad loans 

The world of financing higher education abroad is often a complex maze for Indian students.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

If you live for traveling, try these credit cards 

Choosing the right credit card can be as important as choosing the right pair of pants, when you are planning a meditation retreat in India.

24 Feb 2025

Finance

Kisan Vikas Patra v/s PPF: Which is a better investment?

Investors in rural India frequently weigh the options between Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) when looking for secure investment avenues.

24 Feb 2025

COVID-19

How you can avail Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is a holistic relief package.

24 Feb 2025

Nestle India

Nestle's products in India are set to become more expensive

Nestle India, the local arm of the Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, is considering a modest price hike for its products.

24 Feb 2025

Starbucks

Why Starbucks is laying off 1,100 corporate employees

Starbucks, the global coffee chain giant, has announced plans to lay off 1,100 of its corporate employees.

24 Feb 2025

Madhya Pradesh

EaseMyTrip to make electric buses in Madhya Pradesh

Leading online travel company EaseMyTrip has announced plans to invest ₹200 crore in manufacturing electric buses in Madhya Pradesh.

24 Feb 2025

AMD

Bharat Forge, AMD join hands to manufacture servers in India

Bharat Forge's subsidiary Kalyani Powertrain is poised to make an entry into the Indian server market.

24 Feb 2025

Apple

Apple to invest $500B in US, create 20,000 jobs

Apple has announced plans to invest $500 billion in the US over the next four years.

24 Feb 2025

Stock Market

Nifty plunged to 8-month low today: Here we decode why

India's benchmark indices continued their losing streak for the fifth straight session today.

24 Feb 2025

Layoff News

AI effect: Banking giant DBS to lay off 10% workforce

DBS Group, a leading global banking corporation, wants to cut its workforce by 10% or 4,000 employees over the next three years.

24 Feb 2025

Adani Group

Adani to create 1.2L jobs in Madhya Pradesh by 2030

In a major boost to Madhya Pradesh, the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has announced a whopping ₹1.10 lakh crore investment in the state.

24 Feb 2025

China

This Chinese satellite internet provider has got Musk's Starlink worried

Elon Musk's Starlink, the top provider of high-speed satellite internet, is now facing tough competition from global rivals.

24 Feb 2025

Nifty

Nifty50 on brink of longest losing streak in 28 years

India's benchmark index, Nifty50, is on the verge of its longest losing streak in nearly three decades.

24 Feb 2025

Apple

Airtel Wi-Fi subscribers can now watch Apple TV+ for free

In a major move, Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic alliance with Apple to offer Airtel customers exclusive access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music.

24 Feb 2025

India

India's imports from China set to surpass $101B 

India's trade deficit with China is likely to widen further as the country's imports from its neighbor are expected to surpass a record $101.73 billion in FY25.

24 Feb 2025

Indian Government

Switzerland, Iceland, Norway to invest $100B in India by 2040

Switzerland and its European Free Trade Association (EFTA) partners - Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway - have pledged a whopping $100 billion investment in India.

24 Feb 2025

Cryptocurrency

Bybit buys $1.25B in ETH tokens following biggest-ever crypto hack

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has acquired Ethereum (ETH) tokens worth some $1.25 billion.