The Free Trade Agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented from October 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday (July 19, 2025). The two sides signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10, 2024. Under the pact, India has received an investment commitment of…
Union MoS for Finance and BJP MP Pankaj Chaudhary speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: ANI The government is estimated to have forgone around ₹99,000 crore in revenue in the 2023-24 fiscal on account of tax incentives extended to corporates, Minister of State for Finance…
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Mohammed Yousuf The U.S., UAE, and China have emerged as the top three export destinations for India’s electronics sector during April-June quarter of 2025-26, according to the Commerce Ministry data. The Netherlands and Germany are other major export destinations for the country’s electronic exports. During April-June…
If a child pesters his father for money, his usual retort would be, “Do you think I’m out there shaking a money tree.” Yes, in a way, he is right, you can’t just pluck money off a tree. But even a small penny is like a seemingly small seed, which when nurtured and nourished carefully,…
Personal loan is often the preferred credit option for those seeking quick credit access with minimal documentation and no collateral. However, this ease of access leads many borrowers to overlook crucial aspects, leading to higher interest costs, unexpected charges or even a debt trap. Here are five common mistakes loan applicants should avoid: Not getting…
The number of asset management companies (AMC) have increased over the years. This makes it difficult for product differentiation in the equity space, as funds typically invest within the universe of 500 stocks comprising large-caps, mid-caps and small-caps. It is, therefore, not surprising to see AMCs creating different products to woo investors. A differentiating product…
The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review the new Income Tax Bill 2025 proposed by the government has retained the provisions in the new Bill empowering tax officials to access, forcibly if necessary, the social media and private emails of people they are conducting search and seizure operations on. The Income Tax Bill 2025 was…
Photo: pminternship.mca.gov.in A little more than 50,000 candidates have so far accepted the 1.53 lakh offers made by companies under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), according to data provided by the government to the Lok Sabha. Of those who have accepted, 8,700 or about 6% have so far joined their respective companies as interns….
Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹374.74 crore on a net basis on July 18, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 86.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (July 21, 2025) due to consistent dollar demand from oil importers. Forex traders said…
The coal sector saw the largest contraction while the steel and cement sectors saw the strongest growth. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Index of Eight Core Industries grew at 1.7% in June 2025, as compared to 5% in June last year. The growth in June this year, while a three-month high, is significantly below…
