China has announced fresh tariffs on US imports and launched an anti-trust probe against Google in response to the latest trade restrictions imposed by the United States. The Chinese Finance Ministry stated that a 15% tariff will be levied on US coal and liquefied natural gas, while a 10% tariff will be imposed on crude […]
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The number of individuals holding more than three demat accounts linked to a single PAN (Permanent Account Number) has surged significantly. In FY 2024, this figure reached 7.9 million, marking a 10-fold increase compared to 700,000 in FY 2017. According to a study published in SEBI’s latest bulletin, the proportion of multiple demat accounts linked
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US stock markets faced heavy selling pressure on Monday as futures linked to the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 fell sharply in early trade. Investor sentiment weakened after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China raised concerns of a global trade war, weaker corporate earnings, and an economic slowdown. At
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The recent tariff imposition by US President Donald Trump towards Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports have generated ripples in financial markets globally, with a big impact for India. On one hand, the move can become a booster for India’s exports with its becoming a preferred source, but at a cost, in terms of fluctuations in
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The Indian rupee tumbled to a record low against the US dollar on February 3, breaching the 87-mark in early trade as global financial markets reeled from US President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures. The domestic unit weakened to 87.1100 per unit of the dollar, down from its closing price of 86.6162, in a dash
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In her Union Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a landmark announcement regarding income tax slabs. She confirmed that individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh per annum will not be required to pay any income tax, marking a significant shift in the taxation system. This announcement was met with applause in the House,
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for education with a total outlay of ₹500 crore. This initiative follows the 2023 announcement of AI centres for agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. Expansion of IITs and Medical Colleges The government plans to expand the capacity
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an increase in the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh, aiming to provide better financial access to 7.7 crore farmers, fishers, and dairy producers. The 1998-launched KCC scheme grants short-term farm loans at about 4% interest, and farmers can access cheap credit and
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of Bharat Trade Net (BTN), a digital public infrastructure (DPI) aimed at streamlining trade documentation and financing for international trade. The new platform will harmonise with India’s single platform for logistics and align with international trading conventions, and will make cross-border payments efficient and transparent. The
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major reform in the insurance sector by raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit from 74% to 100%. The enhanced FDI cap will apply to insurers that invest the entire premium collected within India. This move is aimed at attracting more foreign capital, boosting competition, and enhancing financial
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