CATEGORIES

Govt weighs income tax cuts to give relief to the middle class

India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh ($17,590) a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government officials said.

Signs of growth rebound ahead: Economic review

India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.5% in 2024-25 despite a slowdown in investment growth due to reduced public expenditure, private sector caution, global uncertainties, and concerns over excess capacity and dumping, the Union finance ministry said in its November economic review released on Thursday.

Climate Change and the New Green Economy: Big Questions for '25

India must navigate China's monopoly in the global supply chain of green goods

Govt's agri-preneur scheme receives lukewarm response

Only 35 ventures have been established under the ACABC scheme in the current fiscal year

The Indian Coffee Trends That Defined This Year

Limited edition beans, specialized training centers, and the growth of filter coffee were some of the prominent trends of 2024

After 'Shogun', Content From Japan Is Hot

Adaptations of major manga and other Japanese properties are in the works

Akhil Katyal on longing, translation and Charles Darwin

Katyal talks about ways of grieving, his approach to translation, and the quest for possible worlds in his new volume

Why are product displays on e-commerce sites so drab?

Businesses based on technology shouldn't lose touch with the subtle art of persuasion

Nike's Turnaround Strategy Will Need the Second Shoe to Drop

Its new CEO has made a beginning, but the real big test lies ahead

India's Leadership Has a Valuable Role to Play in a Multipolar World

Its strategic autonomy and multi-alignment place it in a unique position to lead everyone towards globally shared goals

Panama Isn't The Only US Ally Trump Has Rattled

America's president-elect seems bent on an expansive approach to its 'manifest destiny' but overreach could unsettle Pax Americana. Neutral India, thankfully, needn't worry much

One Nation, One Election: Consultation time has begun

The idea of state and central polls being held in sync has its pros and cons that need careful examination

Policymaking as usual does not suffice for periods of transition

Economic thinking across the world must look beyond the certainty of numbers in uncertain times

Truth About AIFs: Debunking Myths, Tapping Potential

AIFs emerge as a promising avenue for asset diversification, as well as for wealth creation

How to choose a crypto trading platform to invest in digital assets

The comparison covers KYC time, minimum investments, safety guidelines, process, user growth and volumes

Centre Launches 10,000 New PACS

Cooperation minister Amit Shah launched 10,000 new multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) on Wednesday and asserted that the government will achieve its target of establishing 200,000 such societies before the five-year timeline.

Hisense in talks with EDPL for stake

Hisense group, a China-based multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer, is in talks with Epack Durable to acquire a minority stake in a step-down subsidiary of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Korea's Yoon skips questioning again

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.

IndiGo to fly 112 mn passengers in '24'

IndiGo expects to carry 112 million passengers in 2024 and is on the way to become a leading player in global aviation, its chief Pieter Elbers has said.

'25 mn sq. ft office space being built'

With rising demand of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 25 million sq. ft of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

Govt aims to distribute 22 mn Svamitva rural property cards

The scheme aims to create records of rights for inhabited areas in villages

Arunish Chawla named revenue sec

Senior bureaucrat Arunish Chawla has been appointed the revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday.

The bank behind the fintech revolution stumbles as funds go missing

Evolve Bank at its peak managed around $10 billion for financial technology firms, including Stripe and Affirm

How a young mayor turned her town into a hub for 'pig butchering' scammers

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which Chinese gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans

How asset returns varied in 2024 and in the past 10 years

Data does not throw up any pattern to predict winners of tomorrow; a diversified portfolio is the best approach

Room No 56, Miyako Hotel: An Investing Lesson

Diversify, asset allocate while investing to safeguard your portfolio from fluctuations

Investing in 2025: How often should you rebalance your portfolio?

Tax and other fees should be carefully considered before selling investments

Wealth Managers' Top Sectors to Pick and Avoid in 2025

Five wealth management experts identify their top investments & strategies for 2025.

Wealth Needs Time To Compound, Just Like A Plant Needs Water And Sunshine

Investing Is Not A Board Examination With A Finite Date

India's Stock Market in 2024 and What's Weighing on it Next Year

Surging bond yields are predicated on fears of rising inflation expectations in the world's biggest economy