Category: Economy

Workers assemble a BYD Dolphin compact hatchback electric vehicle inside the company’s new plant in Nikhom Phatthana, Thailand, in July. Bloomberg China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports. Beijing is […]

Thailand is set to launch a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travelers. Starting from December 2024, visitors entering by air, land, or sea will need to obtain an ETA. The system aims to enhance security and streamline entry procedures, with confirmation typically issued within 24 hours. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]

As per the RBI guidelines, it is crucial for Re-KYC to be conducted on a regular basis. Financial institutions, including banks and NBFCs, are required to carry out Re-KYC in alignment with a risk-based methodology. Re-KYC, while a regulatory necessity aimed at maintaining the accuracy and currency of customer data, has inadvertently opened doors for […]

Gross GST collections were Rs 1.74 lakh crores in August, a year-on-year growth of 10%, and net collections (after refunds) were Rs 1.5 lakh crores, up 6.5%. Even though consumer goods imports are a major part of the inward shipments, the rise in imports of industrial raw materials and intermediate goods also contributed to the […]

The Union Budget 2024 introduced several changes to the tax structure, TDS Rates and TCS Rates, one of which pertains to the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on rent payments. Specifically, the TDS rate under Section 194-IB has been revised from 5% to 2%, effective from 1st October 2024. Understanding Section 194-IB of the Income […]

Top 10 Fastest Growing Major Economies in The World 2024: Top 10 fastest growing major economies 2024: Which are the top 10 fastest growing major economies in the world? This is one ranking in which India beats the United States of America and China! For the purpose of arriving at the list of the fastest […]

MCA has introduced amendments to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, which have come into effect on August 1, 2024. These changes aim to enhance transparency and simplify the procedures for appointing directors. Notably, the amendment to rule 12A now mandates that updates made to personal information of directors must be done […]

India still needs to cover some distance before manufacturing can contribute 25% of GDP. This next leap requires action from both the Government and private sectors. The Government should continue improving the cost of doing business through infra investments. The 2020s has already been a decade of uncertainties. The pandemic, regional conflicts and energy price […]