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Despite West Asia crisis, net direct tax mopup grows 15% to Rs 5.2 lakh crore
New Delhi: India’s direct tax collections, net of refunds, rose 14.64% year-on-year to ₹5.21 lakh crore as on June 17, supported by strong advance tax…
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26
New Delhi: The government has ratified an 8.25% interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, a government official said. The rate has…
India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance norms
New Delhi: India has initiated a programme to develop sustainability certification standards for export products, an official said, as it seeks to strengthen the competitiveness…
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Paris: Trade was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, with both leaders directing their negotiators to…
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centers
Space companies have spoken with insurers about coverage for orbital AI data centers, a sign of early progress for an experimental industry backed by Elon…
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEO
New Delhi: Restoration of peace in the West Asian region is expected to revive the order books of Indian exporters and reduce input costs, as…
India’s net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore till June 17
Net direct tax collections grew 14.64% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore in the current fiscal till June 17, aided by healthy growth in both corporate…
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi: India has the potential to increase exports to USD 200 billion to BRICS countries by 2030 from USD 96 billion in the last…
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc’s profit margins by 150 bps
New Delhi: Rating agency ICRA on Thursday said geopolitical tensions in West Asia are likely to act as a key overhang and impact earnings of…
L’Oréal-Innovist deal: early investors cash in big, founders pocket Rs 800-900 crore
Innovist cofounder and chief executive Rohit Chawla is expected to pocket around Rs 600-700 crore from the sale of part of his stake to French…