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Government Bond Returns Now Tax-Free For Foreign Investors
Under the revised framework, the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on government securities has been reduced from 12.5 per cent to zero.
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India's Big Move To Attract Foreign Investment Amid Iran War: Sources
India's Big Move To Attract Foreign Investment Amid Iran War: Sources
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Oil Firms Return Profits As Dividends That Fund Roads, Highways: Sources
Roughly half the profit that oil firms make each year are returned to the centre as as dividend, with corporate tax on top. It funds roads, highways, railways, metros and the broader public investment programme, sources have said
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From PAN-Aadhaar Rules To Credit Score Updates, Key Financial Reforms Kicking In From January 1, 2026
Major financial rule changes in India starting January 1, 2026, will impact banking, taxation, and household budgets.
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Retired Army Man Duped Of Rs 23 Lakh. He Wanted Government Jobs For Family
The Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly cheating a retired Army officer of Rs 23 lakh by promising to secure government jobs in the Income Tax Department for his daughter and other relatives, an official said on Tuesday.
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower Day After Budget Announcements
Stock market benchmarks indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, extending their Budget day fall, after the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options.
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Accenture Secures $2.6 Billion Deal To Modernize Tax Agency IRS' Systems
An Accenture Plc unit said on Wednesday it had secured an up to $2.6 billion deal with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for modernizing the government tax agency's systems.
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Citing Free Ration To 80 Crore Poor People, Minister Justifies Tax On Export
As the whole world today is in crisis, the government has to ensure food security for the people, says Piyush Goyal
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Government Said to Seek Ouster of Chinese Firms From Affordable Smartphone Market
The government is said to be seeking to restrict the sale of smartphones from companies including Xiaomi in the country. Brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are facing tax demands and money laundering allegations, after a close scrutiny of their finances, while companies like WeChat, TikTok and PUBG Mobile have been banned in the country over securi...
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Maruti Suzuki Believes Government Will Support ‘Green’ Tech Beyond EVs, CEO Says
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s top-selling carmaker, said it believes that the government will support “green” vehicle technologies beyond EVs. The company recently unveiled its strong hybrid car in India, the Grand Vitara SUV, aimed at competing with Kia and Hyundai. CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said he thought government support would be forthcoming,...
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Pakistan To Ban Officials From Buying New Cars To Secure IMF Bailout
Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Friday the government would raise taxes on the rich and ban government officials from buying new cars, amid pressure to control the fiscal deficit.
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Landmark G-7 Deal To Tax Giants Like Amazon, Facebook For Profits Abroad
The Group of Seven rich nations secured a landmark deal that could help countries collect more taxes from big companies and enable governments to impose levies on U.S. tech giants such as Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc.
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5 Levies On Capital Impact Investments And Savings, Says Urjit Patel
The government proposal in Union Budget 2018-19 to impose 10 per cent LTCG tax on holding a security for over a year has not gone down well with the stock investor community.
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Ahead Of GST Launch, PM Modi's Review, And A Warning On Cyber Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the government's flagship Goods and Services Tax - billed as the biggest tax reform since Independence -- ahead of its expected launch on July 1. Sources said the Prime Minister discussed cyber-security in detail and asked officials to pay maximum attention to it.
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Government Bond Returns Now Tax-Free For Foreign Investors
Under the revised framework, the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on government securities has been reduced from 12.5 per cent to zero.
-
India's Big Move To Attract Foreign Investment Amid Iran War: Sources
India's Big Move To Attract Foreign Investment Amid Iran War: Sources
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Oil Firms Return Profits As Dividends That Fund Roads, Highways: Sources
Roughly half the profit that oil firms make each year are returned to the centre as as dividend, with corporate tax on top. It funds roads, highways, railways, metros and the broader public investment programme, sources have said
-
From PAN-Aadhaar Rules To Credit Score Updates, Key Financial Reforms Kicking In From January 1, 2026
Major financial rule changes in India starting January 1, 2026, will impact banking, taxation, and household budgets.
-
Retired Army Man Duped Of Rs 23 Lakh. He Wanted Government Jobs For Family
The Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly cheating a retired Army officer of Rs 23 lakh by promising to secure government jobs in the Income Tax Department for his daughter and other relatives, an official said on Tuesday.
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower Day After Budget Announcements
Stock market benchmarks indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, extending their Budget day fall, after the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options.
-
Accenture Secures $2.6 Billion Deal To Modernize Tax Agency IRS' Systems
An Accenture Plc unit said on Wednesday it had secured an up to $2.6 billion deal with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for modernizing the government tax agency's systems.
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Citing Free Ration To 80 Crore Poor People, Minister Justifies Tax On Export
As the whole world today is in crisis, the government has to ensure food security for the people, says Piyush Goyal
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Government Said to Seek Ouster of Chinese Firms From Affordable Smartphone Market
The government is said to be seeking to restrict the sale of smartphones from companies including Xiaomi in the country. Brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are facing tax demands and money laundering allegations, after a close scrutiny of their finances, while companies like WeChat, TikTok and PUBG Mobile have been banned in the country over securi...
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Maruti Suzuki Believes Government Will Support ‘Green’ Tech Beyond EVs, CEO Says
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s top-selling carmaker, said it believes that the government will support “green” vehicle technologies beyond EVs. The company recently unveiled its strong hybrid car in India, the Grand Vitara SUV, aimed at competing with Kia and Hyundai. CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said he thought government support would be forthcoming,...
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Pakistan To Ban Officials From Buying New Cars To Secure IMF Bailout
Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Friday the government would raise taxes on the rich and ban government officials from buying new cars, amid pressure to control the fiscal deficit.
-
Landmark G-7 Deal To Tax Giants Like Amazon, Facebook For Profits Abroad
The Group of Seven rich nations secured a landmark deal that could help countries collect more taxes from big companies and enable governments to impose levies on U.S. tech giants such as Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc.
-
5 Levies On Capital Impact Investments And Savings, Says Urjit Patel
The government proposal in Union Budget 2018-19 to impose 10 per cent LTCG tax on holding a security for over a year has not gone down well with the stock investor community.
-
Ahead Of GST Launch, PM Modi's Review, And A Warning On Cyber Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the government's flagship Goods and Services Tax - billed as the biggest tax reform since Independence -- ahead of its expected launch on July 1. Sources said the Prime Minister discussed cyber-security in detail and asked officials to pay maximum attention to it.
