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Trade unions urge tax incentives, pension hike to Rs 9,000, regularisation of scheme workers in pre-budget meeting.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kashmir are dampened by sluggish sales, with traders attributing the decline to online shopping and rising prices. Markets in Srinagar witness a 70% drop in sales...

Finance Minister Sitharaman defends Finance Bill 2025, highlighting tax relief, increased I-T collection target, and customs duty rationalization.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Finance Bill, calling it ''patchwork'' and India's GST the most complex in the world, while BJP's Nishikant Dubey...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress over their zero seats in Delhi assembly polls, highlighting Rs 32 lakh crore MUDRA loans disbursed by the Centre. He also announced handing...

Pakistan's tax shortfall widened to PKR 606 billion in the first eight months of the fiscal year, putting pressure on authorities to meet IMF targets. The shortfall comes despite significant...

Pakistan's tax shortfall has widened to Rs 606 billion, putting pressure on authorities to meet IMF targets. The shortfall comes despite a 28% growth in tax collection.

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India plans to add 1,000 rooms by March 2026, driven by robust demand and growth in the tourism sector. The company is expanding its portfolio with new destinations and...

Indian stocks in consumption-based sectors like durables, FMCG, and auto surged after the budget announced income tax cuts for the middle class, aiming to boost spending.

Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Budget day despite tax relief for the middle class. Consumption-related sectors saw gains while infrastructure and defense were impacted.

India's 2025-26 Budget brings changes to income tax slabs under the new regime, offering potential savings of up to Rs 1.10 lakh for individuals earning Rs 24 lakh or more. Learn more about...

Pakistan faces USD 100 billion external financing needs and cannot afford to exit the IMF program. The country relies heavily on foreign creditors and struggles to meet tax targets.

Expert Rakesh Nangia calls for tax relief for salaried individuals and MSMEs in the upcoming Budget to boost consumption and investment.

Sanjay Malhotra, a Princeton-educated consensus builder and revenue secretary, takes over as RBI Governor, facing challenges of slow growth and high inflation.

Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over recent stock market decline, urging Congress to protect retail investors. He calls the market a 'space of risk' and emphasizes the need for cautionary measures.

Pakistan's Finance Minister calls on traders to pay taxes to stabilize the economy, urging them to contribute to revenue collection. He highlights the need to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio for...

India's Finance Minister announced a 50% increase in standard deduction to Rs 75,000 and revised tax slabs under the new income tax regime, offering relief to salaried individuals.

Experts suggest doubling MUDRA loan limit, tax benefits for home loans & startups, and increased healthcare spending in the upcoming Union Budget.

Marico MD Saugata Gupta expects tax relief for the middle-class to boost consumption in India's Union Budget 2024-25. He also highlights the need for rural development and infrastructure investments.

Pakistan's government has raised petrol and diesel prices after slashing them ahead of Eid ul Adha. The hike comes as the country faces financial strain.

Pakistan's finance minister acknowledges public stress over new taxes imposed in the budget, promising relief to salaried individuals. The budget aims to reduce inflation and increase tax revenue.

Trade unions have presented their demands for the upcoming Budget FY25, including restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS), increased tax rebate for salaried class, and stopping privatisation of...

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledges to end reliance on foreign aid and IMF bailouts, outlining bold economic reforms to revive the economy and reduce government expenses.

Congress releases its manifesto for the 2024 elections, outlining a 'Nav Sankalp' economic policy focused on job creation, wealth generation, and welfare.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rules out a 'spectacular' budget in February 2024, stating it will be a vote on account due to upcoming elections. The full budget for 2024-25 will be presented...

PNB Housing Finance's affordable housing segment, Roshni, has achieved a Rs 1,000 crore loan book in under a year, driven by strong demand and a focus on financial inclusion.