In 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had directed all individual demat and mutual fund folio holders to submit a ‘choice of nomination’ or explicitly opt-out by June 30, 2022. The markets regulator has said demat accounts and mutual fund folios will not be frozen if nomination details are absent. Earlier, it […]
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The Government should bring down the existing GST (Goods & Services Tax) on individual health insurance policies to 5 per cent from the existing 18 per cent to encourage people to buy these policies as a measure of social security, the Confederation of General Insurance Agents’ Associations of India appealed to the Government. The umbrella […]
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The Private wealth funds and family offices are stepping in to fill the gap left by banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in investments into alternative investment funds (AIFs) following the Reserve Bank of India’s tightened norms for financial institutions investing in AIFs. Vivriti Asset Management, which had a 15% share of banks in its […]
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Private sector banks have further consolidated their position in the lending market post Covid, backed by their expertise in retail and services sector lending. Their cumulative market share has risen to 42% at the end of March from 35% four summers back, when the Covid pandemic began spreading in India in March 2020, according to […]
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The Centre has changed a number of clauses in its model concession agreement to ease the market’s woes, but it remains to be seen whether these will be appreciated by the sector. India’s key infrastructure sectors – real estate, renewable energy and roads – are likely to see investments of Rs 15 trillion over the […]
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Representatives of several bodies that speak for the internet and mobile business expressed on Tuesday their concern about the draft Digital Competition Bill. They are the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Digital News Publishers Association, Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and Cyber Cafe Association of India. Information […]
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The Government is planning to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector in a bid to quickly boost exports and incorporate more micro and small units into the manufacturing ecosystem. Funding for the expanded scheme may not be a challenge since the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has surplus funds of more than […]
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Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more […]
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India’s net direct tax collections for 2024-25 (FY25) grew 9.81% to Rs 4.62 trillion till June 16 of the first quarter over the same period in FY24. Of the total tax collected until June 16, corporation tax accounted for Rs 1.81 trillion, while personal income tax (I-T) stood at Rs 2.69 trillion. This includes advance […]
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The European Union’s new eco design regulation, setting stringent sustainability requirements for all products in the bloc, is expected to hit Indian exporters, particularly smaller businesses, as it bans the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, which could limit orders. The guidelines issued a few weeks ago has mandated product durability, reusability and energy efficiency, and is in line […]
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