The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 was designed to update and simplify India’s taxation system. New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced modified New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament on Monday. The government had officially withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 on Friday, which had been presented in the Lok Sabha on February…
Capital expenditure by major central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and four key government bodies declined 23% year-on-year in July to Rs 53,406 crore, partially attributed to a high base effect, according to a senior official, quoted by Economic times.Experts believe public capital expenditure, including CPSE investments, remains vital for the nation’s economic growth this financial…
NSDL shares have been a big money-maker for the investors with the prices surging by nearly 80% from its IPO price. In a significant post-market debut, surged over 9.6% on Monday alone, touching a peak of Rs 1,425.The stock has experienced a significant increase, rising 78% above its initial IPO price of Rs 800 and…
Xinjiang-Tibet railway project: The new railway line has been under consideration for approximately twenty years. (AI image) China is starting the construction phase of the Xinjiang-Tibet railway project – adjacent to India’s northern Ladakh borders. India’s neighbor has established the Xinjiang Tibet Railway Co. Ltd in the past week, following years of preliminary studies on…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting August 11, 2025) are AU Small Finance Bank, and Bharti Airtel. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) AU Bank 739 875 18% Bharti Airtel 1859…
The government is exploring options to permit the sale of mineral stockpiles from captive mines through one-time payments. (AI image) India aims to secure consistent and improved supply of essential minerals including lithium, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements, which are vital for nuclear energy, renewable energy, space, defence, telecommunications and advanced electronics sectors. Currently,…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry’s recent approval of a Rs 30,000 crore contract for long-range drones is set to revolutionise the UAV manufacturing sector in India, according to Economic Times report. Two manufacturers will share the order, establishing separate production facilities capable of handling future expansions and export opportunities.Defence minister Rajanth Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council…
Number of women investors rise (AI image) Women’s involvement in the Indian stock market is showing positive growth across states, despite a minor reduction in younger investor numbers, according to a National Stock Exchange (NSE) reportAs of June 2025, data shows increased women’s participation in equity markets across most states. Maharashtra leads amongst the top…
This week will focus on domestic CPI and WPI inflation figures, whilst India-US trade negotiations remain crucial amidst ongoing dialogue for a trade agreement. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 was near 24,400, BSE Sensex was above 79,900. At 9:19…
Trump says China should import soybeans from US (AI-image) President Donald Trump on Monday called on China to increase its purchases of American soybeans, framing the move as a way to address Beijing’s trade deficit with the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “China is worried about its shortage of soybeans….
