With visa interview appointments being deferred to March, April or even later, job prospects have become uncertain for some. (AI image) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing a fresh headache! Amidst the Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, existing H-1B visa holders now face the prospect of job loss, salary cuts and local income tax payouts […]
Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold hit Rs 1.5 lakh/10 grams and silver Rs 3.2 lakh/kg mark soon? Here’s the outlook
Gold price prediction: From a weekly perspective, the 139,000 level remains a key support area, marking the lower boundary of the consolidation range. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold and silver prices are expected to continue hitting new highs, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares […]
Budget 2026: Industry flags customs litigation, compliance bottlenecks as key pain points
A key industry demand relates to strengthening the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR). (AI image) As the Centre readies the Union Budget 2026-27, industry and tax experts have flagged mounting customs litigation, uneven trade facilitation and gaps in digitalisation as areas needing urgent policy attention. In its pre-Budget memorandum, FICCI has outlined a series […]
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on January 15 for Uttarayana, Pongal, Makara Sankranti & BMC elections — check list
Bank holiday on January 15: January brings with it a series of festivals and events, and many are wondering whether January 15 is a bank holiday or not. It is therefore advisable to check the bank holiday calendar if a branch visit is on your to-do list.Missing a holiday can quickly turn a simple bank […]
Oil price today: Rates slide 3% after Trump’s Iran remarks; here’s how much Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude cost
Global oil prices fell sharply on Thursday after comments from US President Donald Trump eased worries about unrest in Iran and possible disruptions to crude supplies.West Texas Intermediate crude fell 3.0% to $60.16 a barrel, while Brent slipped 2.93% to $64.57. The decline came after Trump said he had been informed that the killing of […]
Infy under US DoJ lens over H-1B classification
BENGALURU: Ifosys is under investigation by the US Department of Justice over the classification of certain H-1B visa recipient employees working for one of its clients in immigration documents filed with US govt authorities. Infosys said it is engaged in discussions with the DoJ regarding the ongoing investigation and is continuing its own inquiry into […]
US tariffs no bar: China’s trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion
China’s exports ended last year with a growth spurt and sent its trade surplus to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, extending a boom that’s seen factories escape Donald Trump’s tariffs by making deeper inroads into markets beyond the US.The resilience was the biggest surprise for an ailing Chinese economy and could cushion it in […]
Export readiness: Maharashtra tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index; Tamil Nadu, Gujarat follow
Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in NITI Aayog’s fourth Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to the government think tank’s report released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The rankings place Maharashtra at the top, followed by Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab, reflecting states’ readiness […]
Budget 2026: Will tax provisions ease for crypto assets?
Losses from VDAs cannot be set off — not against other income, nor even against gains from another crypto asset. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has raised fresh concerns about the risks posed by virtual digital assets (VDAs) such as cryptocurrencies, aligning its stance with that of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). […]
Budget 2026: Govt may raise capex spending 10–15%; private investment remains uneven
The government is likely to retain its strong focus on public capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, with the capex outlay expected to rise by 10–15 per cent from the current level of Rs 11.21 lakh crore, even as private sector investment continues to remain cautious, experts said, as reported PTI.The Budget, which […]