A central feature of the upcoming changes is the rationalization of the multi-tiered rate structure into three slabs: 5%, 18%, and 40%. (AI image) By Saurabh Agarwal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaThe Prime Minister’s announcement on August 15, 2025, unveiling “next generation” GST reforms, signals a pivotal moment for India’s tax ecosystem. This transformative initiative, slated […]
Fitch affirms India’s credit rating at ‘BBB-‘: Trump’s tariffs seen as ‘moderate’ risk; points to ‘robust growth & solid external finances’
India’s economic prospects remain favourable compared to peers. (AI image) India’s credit rating has been affirmed at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook by ratings agency Fitch. The confidence in India’s growth story comes as a booster shot at a time when India faces 50% tariffs from the US for its exports.According to Fitch, India’s ratings […]
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting August 25, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting August 25, 2025) are Dixon Tech, and Vishal Mega Mart. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Dixon Tech 16894 22300 32% VMM 150 165 10% […]
Uttar Pradesh’s vision 2047: State to digitise property transactions and rentals by 2026; women to get ownership rebates
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh is set to overhaul property transactions and rentals with digital reforms, including QR code-based ownership verification, instant title updates, and simplified rent agreements. Minister of state for stamp and registration Ravindra Jaiswal said these initiatives, part of the state’s Vision 2047 roadmap, aim to make the system faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly, […]
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 25, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?
Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook on […]
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,900; BSE Sensex up over 200 points
Market analysts anticipate continued support for Indian equities, driven by positive outlook surrounding GST 2.0 reforms. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,900, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 […]
Indian lenders account for 50% of Adani Group loans
MUMBAI: The Adani group’s dependence on Indian lenders has risen sharply. Domestic banks and financial institutions now account for half of its over Rs 2.6 lakh crore debt, up from 40% a year ago, helped by lower local funding costs after RBI rate cuts and narrower spreads following upgrades in credit ratings. The group’s overall […]
Sebi steps up fight against cyber frauds, seeks support
NEW DELHI: Stock market regulator Sebi is intensifying its fight against cyber fraud and has sought support from the states to prevent misuse of social media platforms and protect investors across the country from the menace.Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who took charge in March, has written to chief secretaries, seeking collaboration to “spread awareness” […]
Not end of the road for gaming sector: IT secretary | India News
IT secretary S Krishnan said the ban on money gaming doesn’t mean doom and gloom for the sector, with ample growth opportunities existing in the social games and e-sports categories. In an interview with TOI, Krishnan denied that companies were not given sufficient opportunities to provide their views, adding that action against money games was […]
10-30-50 rule explained: Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta offers guide to building wealth for young professionals; advises automating savings and investing smartly
Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta NEW DELHI: For many young professionals, saving money can feel like a juggling act between bills, loans, and lifestyle choices. But Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, offers a fresh perspective in her new book ‘Mango Millionaire.‘ She compares saving to cricket net practice: the discipline you build […]