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Downtrend in Investment Demand and Stagnant Consumer Spending

The demand for investments has hit the lowest mark in the past four quarters, and consumer spending continues to be lackluster. The proportion of private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) to nominal GDP slightly decreased to 57.9% in the March quarter from 58.2% in the previous year. Despite the central government’s significant capital expenditure efforts, the […]

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Energized Performance: Core Sector Expands by 6.2% in April

As Borussia Dortmund gears up for the ultimate test in Saturday’s Champions League final, they face a Real Madrid team brimming with stars and the anticipation of claiming their 15th European championship at Wembley. The Spanish behemoths, with an unmatched record in the competition, are the top contenders, facing a Dortmund team that has defied […]

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Mumbai’s Real Estate Sector Hits New Heights for 10th Consecutive Month

Mumbai’s real estate market has sustained its streak of breaking records, achieving unprecedented performance in May, propelled by vigorous sales and strong demand, notwithstanding the hike in mortgage interest rates and property values. The metropolis, known as India’s most significant and priciest real estate hub, registered over 11,917 property transactions in the month, marking a […]

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Emergency Connectivity Solutions: 5G Restoration via Drones and Balloons

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is exploring the deployment of drones and tethered balloons to re-establish 5G services in the wake of emergencies and natural disasters that disrupt standard telecommunications. An informed official has disclosed that the DoT plans to conduct trials in the near future to assess the effectiveness of this strategy, with the […]

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S&P to Evaluate India’s Economic Growth and Fiscal Data for Potential Rating Upgrade

S&P Global Ratings has shifted India’s economic forecast to a positive outlook from a stable one. The agency’s specialists have indicated that the country’s fiscal performance and economic expansion will be crucial determinants for a potential elevation in its credit rating over the forthcoming two-year period. Andrew Wood, the director at S&P Global Ratings for […]

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India’s Economic Growth Reaches 8.2% in FY24, with Q4 Expansion at 7.8%

India’s economic growth accelerated to 8.2% in the fiscal year 2024, propelled by a stronger-than-anticipated 7.8% increase in the March quarter, primarily driven by solid manufacturing performance. The provisional figures released on Friday highlight India’s position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. Marking the most substantial annual expansion since FY17, aside from the 9.7% post-Covid […]

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India’s Forex Reserves Decline by $2 Billion,

India’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a reduction of $2 billion, bringing the total down to $646.67 billion as of May 24, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s recent Friday report. In contrast, the previous week saw a significant increase in forex reserves by $4.54 billion, setting a new record high of $648.7 billion […]

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S&P upgrades outlook on India’s sovereign rating to ‘positive’

S&P Global Ratings raised India’s sovereign rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’ while retaining the rating at ‘BBB-’, saying that the country’s robust economic expansion was having a constructive impact on its credit metrics and growth momentum over the next two to three years. India’s marathon national election lasting six weeks to be counted on […]

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Cash Deposit Limit in Saving Account as Per Income Tax Act

The cash deposit limit in savings accounts refers to the maximum amount of cash that an individual can deposit within a specified period without attracting the attention of tax authorities. This limit is set by income tax regulations to monitor and regulate the flow of cash transactions, curbing the potential for money laundering, tax evasion, […]

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Mobile users can expect relief from ‘spoof international calls’

New Delhi: The department of telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators devised a system that can identify and block spoof international calls showing up as Indian numbers. Through this, the government and telcos are seeking to give relief to mobile users who have been getting such calls from cyber criminals posing as police officials, courier company […]

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