Category: Business
Union Budget 2024 Live Streaming: When & Where To Watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget Speech
[ad_1] Since it’s an interim budget presented before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, major policy announcements are less likely. Budget 2024: The budget documents will be available on the mobile app after the completion of the budget speech by the union finance minister in parliament. The interim budget for 2024-25 will be presented by Finance
Just Stop-gap Arrangements Or Some Big-bang Announcements? What to Expect from Modi Govt’s Interim Budget
[ad_1] Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the interim budget on Thursday, February 1, ahead of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha polls. The comprehensive budget for the fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, will be presented after the new government is elected. The government has received a
Boeing chief admits 'serious challenge' ahead
[ad_1] The firm updates investors for the first time since the Alaska Airlines blowout. [ad_2] Source link
Budget 2024: Income Tax Slabs, New vs Old Regime Compared For You
[ad_1] Income Tax Regime New vs Old: The best regime for you depends on your income, investments, and deductions. Income Tax Regime New vs Old: Choosing between the new and old tax regimes can be tricky, especially with the differences in tax slabs. A tax slab essentially dictates the amount of tax that an individual
Halifax: First-time buyers are joining forces to buy properties
[ad_1] Kim Kinnaird, director of Halifax Mortgages, said: “The overall fall in house prices we saw in 2023 will go some way to helping people get on the ladder for the first time – but these buyers are still dependent on a steady supply of properties in their price range, while they are faced with
H&M chief quits amidst sales slowdown
[ad_1] The fast fashion firm saw slower sales recently, despite what is usually a busy Christmas period for retailers. [ad_2] Source link
RBI Stops Paytm Payments Bank from Accepting Deposits After Feb 29
[ad_1] Last Updated: January 31, 2024, 17:32 IST The RBI in March 2022 had directed PPBL to stop onboarding new customers with immediate effect. The Reserve Bank’s action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) follows a comprehensive system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of the external auditors The RBI on Wednesday barred Paytm
Pre-Budget Surprise: Centre Slashes Import Duty on Mobile Phone Parts to 10%
[ad_1] The decision can have a positive effect on the industry and overall economy. (File photo/News18) The Ministry stated in the Gazette Notification that the import duty on parts such as battery cover, front cover, middle cover, main lens, back cover, GSM antenna, PU case, SIM socket, screw, other mechanical items of plastic and metal,
Interim Budget 2024: What To Expect & What Not From FM Nirmala Sitharaman
[ad_1] Since it’s an interim budget presented before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, major policy announcements are less likely. The interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 will be presented on February 1. As the interim budget for 2024 approaches, India eagerly awaits what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has in store. While it’s important to
India’s ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI
[ad_1] “The tastes of customers are evolving, with a growing desire for carpets that are fashionable, long-lasting, and low maintenance. Conventional carpet-making techniques are frequently labour-intensive and sluggish – they might not be able to satisfy these needs,” says Mr Mathew. [ad_2] Source link
Post-Brexit controls on food and farm imports start
[ad_1] But from Wednesday, the main change is the introduction of “export health certificates” on imports of “medium risk” animal products, as well as plant and plant products imported to Britain from the EU. The trade rules cover goods ranging from cut flowers, to cheese, fish and meats. [ad_2] Source link
Bankers' bonuses: No cap under Labour, says Reeves
[ad_1] Rachel Reeves tells the BBC that she would not reinstate the cap scrapped last year. [ad_2] Source link
Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok
[ad_1] It would mean the social media platform would no longer have access to songs by Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Drake. [ad_2] Source link
Record Dry January saved the average person £118
[ad_1] This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol. [ad_2] Source link
PayPal cuts 2,500 jobs in the face of rising competition
[ad_1] It once dominated the payments industry but firms like Apple, Zelle and Block are taking market share. [ad_2] Source link
Missed energy bill error saw man pay £244,000 direct debit
[ad_1] But, it seems, the meter on one property clocked all the way around and back to zero, and the system suggested huge amounts of energy had been used. It generated the invoice automatically, and payment of £244,000 was collected from the business’s account. The funds had been earmarked to buy new caravans and pay
Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety
[ad_1] Ms Yaccarino, as well as Discord boss Jason Citron and Snap chief Evan Spiegel, received subpoenas – a legal order – before agreeing to appear at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Mr Zuckerberg and TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew voluntarily agreed to testify. [ad_2] Source link
Elon Musk: Judge blocks 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay deal
[ad_1] The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment. [ad_2] Source link
Budget 2024: What Is Sin Tax? Know How It’s Linked With GST
[ad_1] Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: January 30, 2024, 20:47 IST Countries like the United Kingdom, Mexico and Sweden, among others have also imposed sin tax on certain goods. In 2015, a committee headed by then Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian had recommended a 40 per cent ‘sin tax’ on harmful goods. Ahead of
Microsoft says AI is getting deployed ‘at scale’
[ad_1] Microsoft has been incorporating AI-assisted tools for coding, and other purposes, into its software and other offerings for businesses. Sales of Copilot started in November. The programme can summarise meetings held in Teams for anyone who chooses not to attend. Copilot can also draft emails, create word documents, spreadsheet graphs, and Powerpoint presentations. [ad_2]
India’s Growth to Remain Strong at 6.5 Pc in 2024, 2025: IMF
[ad_1] Last Updated: January 30, 2024, 23:12 IST Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) The global forecast is unrevised for 2024 compared to October 2023 projections and revised down by 0.2 percentage points for 2025. (AP File Photo) Growth in China is projected at 4.6 per cent in 2024 and 4.1 per cent in
UPS to cut 12,000 jobs after 'disappointing' year
[ad_1] The parcel delivery giant said it was looking for $1bn in savings, as AI makes up for the jobs. [ad_2] Source link
Warning cost of car insurance to rise this year
[ad_1] In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, the FCA’s chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, said the watchdog were “aware of the growing concern about the cost of renewing insurance, particularly for homes and cars”, adding that it was “particularly difficult for consumers experiencing cost-of-living pressures.” [ad_2] Source link
Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital
[ad_1] The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites. [ad_2] Source link
Morrisons agrees to sell forecourts arm in £2.5bn tie-up
[ad_1] Motor Fuel Group will also take on hundreds of Morrisons’ electric vehicle charging sites. [ad_2] Source link
Number of companies going bust hits 30-year high
[ad_1] Although the number of firms going bust hit a 30-year high in 2023, the volume of companies registered in the UK has increased over time, so the rate of insolvencies last year was still is much lower than the peak rate of 94.8 insolvencies per 10,000 active companies during the 2008-09 recession. [ad_2] Source
Govt Mulls Tweaking PLI Schemes In Textiles, Food Processing, Pharma: Official
[ad_1] The government has disbursed Rs 4,415 crore under PLI schemes for eight sectors, including electronics and pharma, till October this fiscal.(Representative image) PLI scheme was announced in 2021 for 14 sectors The government is considering tweaking production linked incentive (PLI) schemes for certain sectors including textiles, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, a senior official said
Pandemic to Prosperity: Finance Ministry’s Report Says India’s Digital Infra Empowers Citizens, Fuels Growth
[ad_1] The payments layer, including the UPI, witnessed a surge in cashless transactions, growing from Rs 0.07 lakh crore in FY17 to an impressive Rs 143.4 lakh crore in FY24 (April-December 2023). The report noted that as the pandemic disrupted economic activities, the government responded swiftly, leveraging the strength of digital public infrastructure, commonly known
IMF warns UK government against further tax cuts
[ad_1] Commenting on the IMF’s advice, Mr Hunt said: “The IMF expect growth to strengthen over the next few years, supported by our introduction of the biggest capital investment tax reliefs anywhere in the world, alongside National Insurance cuts to improve work incentives. [ad_2] Source link
Budget 2024: What Is ‘Bahi Khata’? A Look At How Budget Briefcase Has Evolved
[ad_1] In 2019, Finance Minister Sitharaman ushered in a departure from the iconic Budget briefcase, opting instead for a bahi khata or cloth ledger. (File photo) Budget 2024: Like the previous three full union budgets, the interim union budget 2024 will also be delivered in paperless form. Over the years, Indian finance ministers have been