With the Union Budget 2025 approaching, taxpayers are once again evaluating whether to opt for the new tax regime introduced in April 2020 or continue with the old tax regime, which offers a range of deductions and exemptions. The Indian income tax system underwent a significant overhaul in the 2020-21 fiscal year, giving taxpayers the
Although stock markets will remain open on Budget Day, February 1, 2025, mutual fund transactions will not be processed as asset management companies (AMCs) have marked the day as a non-business day. As a result, investors will not be able to buy or redeem mutual fund units on February 1, and any transaction requests submitted
Go to Live UpdatesIncome Tax Slab Rates Budget 2025 Live Updates: In Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s second full-fledged budget under the Modi 3.0 regime on February 1, taxpayers eagerly anticipate changes that could reshape personal taxation. Amid the economic slowdown and geopolitical uncertainties, taxpayers and tax experts have high expectations for bold tax reforms aimed
Gold has emerged as one of the top performers among asset classes this year as prices have hit an-all time high of `83,700 per 10 gram. The uncertainty in the equities market and demand for safe-haven assets have pushed up prices of the metal. Experts suggest individuals buy gold on dips as the metal has
The Budget is almost here, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present it on February 1. As always, various industries and social groups have put forth their expectations, hoping the government will deliver on their demands. However, past budgets have often failed to meet public expectations fully and, at times, have even complicated things
A day ahead of Budget 2025, speculation is high on whether the old tax regime will be discontinued, making way for the new tax regime as the sole option—potentially with greater flexibility and lower tax liabilities for taxpayers. Since the introduction of the new tax regime in the Union Budget 2020, India’s tax landscape has
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget 2025-26, all eyes are on the government’s approach to tackling the pressing concerns of the common man. With rising inflation, job uncertainties, and the burden of indirect taxes, households across the country are eagerly anticipating relief in key areas—food, housing, education, and employment. The
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies to initiate a host of measures to standardise health insurance premium rates, which the government feels can be done by following the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme model. In a circular issued on January 30, the insurance sector regulator said
With quick commerce gaining traction among consumers, companies are racing to offer faster delivery of their products. Electronics retail chain Croma on Tuesday introduced same-day delivery for air conditioners and coolers across 30+ cities, further intensifying competition in the consumer durables segment. ALSO READGodrej energy EPC arm eyes Rs 2,000 crore revenues in 3 years
Godrej Enterprises’ energy solutions arm is targeting revenues of Rs 2,000 crore in the next three years. “We are aiming for 20% CAGR growth over the next three to five years,” said Raghavendra Mirji, executive vice president and business head, Energy Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company expects to generate
By Suhel Khan While every investor is busy chasing the next big thing, one small-cap company is quietly minting money and sharing it with its investors in the good old-fashioned way: steady, reliable dividends. This under-the-radar company is not just surviving—it is thriving—thanks to enviable capital efficiency. The company squeezes maximum profit out of every
Asian stock markets are bracing for significant losses as weak performance on Wall Street and fresh US trade measures against China dampen investor sentiment. Australian shares opened lower, while futures indicate that Hong Kong and Tokyo benchmarks will fall around 2% at the start of trading. Shanghai stocks are also expected to drop, signalling a
Small-cap mutual funds have always been a favourite of investors, and the reason is clear — small but strong companies have the potential to grow rapidly. When these companies grow, their stocks generate big returns, sometimes even higher than mid and large-cap companies. But, with this high return comes the risk as well, as small-cap
