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Modi-Trump meeting: What would a trade deal with the US mean for India?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2025 01:31 IST
Talk of negotiating a bilateral trade deal comes even as Trump continue to threaten the world — including India — with tariffs
The India-US TRUST initiative: what is it, and how will it strengthen the critical minerals and pharma supply chainsSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 14:57 IST
The TRUST initiative follows India’s induction into the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network in September last year and the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) in 2023. It will build on bilateral engagement, and counter China’s dominance in critical minerals supply chains.
ExplainSpeaking: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and the impact on IndiaSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 12:32 IST
In announcing his desire to impose reciprocal tariffs, Trump has not spared anyone — neither enemies nor allies — and has, as such, signalled the end of all existing trading rules
Why the India-US 123 Agreement of 2007 could finally achieve its full potentialSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 14:19 IST
India has promised changes in its laws, and asked the US for a key legislative exception as well, which could pave the way for deploying US-designed reactors and SMRs in India. What are the strategic implications — and what is the nature of the unfinished legislative agenda?
What’s new in the Income Tax Bill, 2025Subscriber Only
February 14, 2025 23:04 IST
The Income-tax Bill cuts some clutter of the existing Act and introduces new illustrative tables, while maintaining continuity in most aspects. There are no major tweaks in penalty or compliance provisions
Hexaware launches Rs 8,750 crore public offer, largest from tech sector: What’s in it for investors?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2025 11:31 IST
Hexaware Technologies was delisted from the exchanges in 2020 at a price of Rs 475 per share. The public offer opened on Wednesday and closes on February 14.
Gross Domestic Knowledge Product: What is it, what is the 2021 idea govt is revivingSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 12:19 IST
The govt intends to develop a framework to comprehensively capture the impact of knowledge on economic and social life in the country.
Rationale behind RBI’s repo rate cut by 25 bps, possible impact on interest rates, investment and consumptionSubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 06:56 IST
RBI Repo Rate Cut Explained: EMIs on home and vehicle loans will come down, making it easier for individuals to repay their debts. A lower repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for individuals and businesses, which can lead to increased spending and investment. However, there are concerns, too.
ExplainSpeaking | Tax cuts and other budget allocations: Why there is no free lunchSubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 06:58 IST
Budget Allocations Explained: It is an open question whether income tax cuts for those earning five to six times more than the average Indian is the best way to use taxpayer money to incentivise long-term growth. Take a look at some crucial data points in this explainer.
RBI policy: Why is the MPC likely to cut the repo rate?Subscriber Only
February 7, 2025 08:57 IST
The Monetary Policy Committee's upcoming meeting is scheduled from February 5 to 7. Here is what to expect from the meeting, and why.
Rupee breaches 87-level against dollar, raises worries about rise in imported inflation; all eyes on RBI policy reviewSubscriber Only
February 9, 2025 12:22 IST
The depreciation of the Indian rupee has a dual impact on the economy, presenting both advantages and disadvantages. On the downside, a weaker rupee increases the cost of imports, particularly crude oil, leading to higher production costs and inflationary pressures.
Budget announcement: Why aatmanirbharta in pulses is a challengeSubscriber Only
February 3, 2025 19:04 IST
The Union Budget’s Rs 1,000-crore mission for achieving self-reliance in pulses comes even as India’s imports are set to hit a new high in the current fiscal.
After Union Budget, what factors will influence Sensex and Nifty today?Subscriber Only
February 3, 2025 12:13 IST
The market volatility on Monday is expected to continue the trend seen on Saturday after the budget prioritised consumption to boost slowing consumption over capital expenditure.
Budget big picture: Context of historic tax cut, what impact it may have on the economySubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 21:30 IST
The large cuts in income tax is an acceptance from the government that its corporate tax cut of 2019 has not worked. Had the sequencing been reversed — IT cut first, corporate tax cut later — the results may have been different
What the Union Budget does — and doesn’t do — for womenSubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 13:15 IST
While there is a welcome increase in the overall allocation in the Gender Budget Statement, more needs to be done if the government truly wants to deliver on its promise of Nari Shakti
Behind measures for middle-class in Union Budget, bid to build trust among taxpayersSubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 21:22 IST
In a country, which has just over 10 crore taxpayers, the intent to simplify the tax regime with lower TDS/TCS compliances, raise the income tax rebate limit and rejig the tax slabs, has been to repose trust in the complying taxpayer.
Budget 2025: How sweet is the sweetened New Tax Regime?Subscriber Only
February 2, 2025 21:32 IST
Union Budget 2025: Apart from zero tax for about a crore people earning Rs 12 lakh a year, slabs also recast to benefit those in higher salary brackets. How much do you save if you earn over Rs 15 lakh a year? We explain.
With zero tax upto Rs 12 lakh, you will take home the same as someone with income of Rs 12.71 lakh. Here’s whySubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 13:19 IST
Zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh taxable income is good news. But you start to lose as soon as you cross that threshold – until your taxable income reaches Rs 12.71 lakh. See the math.
Understanding Budget’s Makhananomics: Why Finance Minister Sitharaman announced creation of ‘Makhana Board’ in BiharSubscriber Only
February 3, 2025 10:19 IST
Bihar contributes to 90% of makhana production in India. But it has failed to thus far reap dividends from the surge in the “superfood’s” popularity. Can a ‘Makhana Board’ fix that?
What did the Budget say about ‘Make in India’?Subscriber Only
February 2, 2025 11:19 IST
Budget 2025 Highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that furthering Make in India is one of the government’s 10 broad focus areas for the coming year
Budget in a nutshell: Five major takeaways from Finance Minister’s speechSubscriber Only
February 2, 2025 06:00 IST
Budget 2025 Highlights and Important Points: The focus is on putting more money in taxpayers’ hands through tax cuts, and creating more jobs. The infra expenditure push has reduced, but stress on fiscal discipline remains
Focus on Bihar: Here are the schemes announced for the state in the BudgetSubscriber Only
February 1, 2025 20:49 IST
Bihar Budget 2025-26 Explained: The state is slated to go to polls in November this year. It is currently ruled by the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
New Income Tax Slabs Explained: What does the Rs 12 lakh I-T rebate mean? What will you pay if you earn above that?Subscriber Only
February 3, 2025 13:36 IST
Income Tax Budget 2025: The FM has provided significant savings for even those earning above Rs 15 lakh by way of sharp cut in tax rates for incomes falling between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 24 lakh
Union Budget 2025 Explained Highlights: Push for relief to middle class, tax slab tweaksSubscriber Only
February 3, 2025 13:36 IST
Budget 2025, Important Points Explained Highlights: In this live blog, senior editors for Economy and Business at The Indian Express provided updates from the Budget speech with an explanation of the provisions and what they mean.
What the Economic Survey says: key takeaways from the govt’s report on India’s economySubscriber Only
February 1, 2025 07:16 IST
The Survey is a report of the state of the Indian economy in the financial year that is coming to a close. It is prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Finance Ministry, under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA)
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