During the financial year 2024, a total of 27.4 million MSME loans were sanctioned, amounting to Rs 54.2 trillion. This marks a growth of 19.3% in volume and 5.4% in value. Individual MSMEs recorded a Y-o-Y growth of 12.6% in the value of originations and a 19.4% increase. India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) […]
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In May, The Indian Express reported that India’s labor-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, gems and jewelry, and marine products are experiencing a sharp decline. Jobs in India generated directly and indirectly connected to international trade have declined over the last decade, the World Bank said, adding that the country has missed out on the […]
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AlphaVision Management Consultant LLP, under the visionary leadership of Akhil Jain, is poised to revolutionize the financial consulting sector with its landmark IPO and innovative service offerings. As the company prepares to make its mark on the public markets, it stands at the forefront of providing comprehensive solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of […]
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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 […]
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A foreign national applied for an OCI card based on her marriage to an Indian citizen, but her application was rejected as her estranged husband was not present. While her petition was upheld by the Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court ruled that the Indian spouse’s physical or virtual presence was mandatory under Section 7-A(d) […]
Continue ReadingThe HSBC India Services Business Activity Index, or services PMI, stood at 60.9 on resilient demand amid easing inflationary pressures, data released by S&P Global showed. India’s services activity rose at a five-month high in August. The services PMI was up from 60.3 in July and the headline figure indicated the strongest rate of expansion since March […]
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Moody’s Ratings boosted India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.2% for 2024 and 6.6% for 2025, highlighting solid growth and moderating inflation as key factors. The update also notes improvements in corporate balance sheets, rural demand and digital infrastructure investments, signalling a robust economic outlook for the country. The ratings agency noted that growth could exceed […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Synopsis A new Credit Guarantee Scheme proposed for manufacturing MSMEs to secure term loans for the purchase of equipment and machinery without collateral or third-party guarantee. The budget also proposed to increase the Mudra loan limit to ₹20 lakh under the ‘Tarun’ category for borrowers who have borrowed and repaid earlier ‘Tarun’ category loans. The […]
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