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JPMorgan India to expand presence in startup banking, says bank CEO Chawda
The bank started its “innovation economy” business in the US about 5-6 years ago and then expanded it to other geographies. In India, the business began 30 months ago and has approximately 50 companies.
3 min read17 Apr 2025Meta preps compliance with India’s privacy law but questions ban on tracking child usage
Rob Sherman said the company has begun its assessment of complying with the DPDP Act—but is also in talks with the government on its blanket restriction around tracking users under 18.
4 min read10 Apr 2025US should be very worried about unintended consequences of its tariff actions: Uday Kotak
Uday Kotak touched upon the challenges facing the banking sector, shift in approach at the leadership level, need for some de-regulation, and how he sees the evolution of his role as non-executive director at the private bank
9 min read31 Mar 2025FMCG, renewables, auto sectors to do well in future, says Rumki Majumdar of Deloitte
Rumki Majumdar of Deloitte says the market faces volatility on global uncertainties, however, long-term prospects remain strong, bolstered by government reforms, demographic advantages, and growth in sectors such as FMCG and renewables.
4 min read19 Mar 2025Riyadh Air eyes opportunities in India
According to Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, the airline is open to partnering with Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo and Indian IT companies for its digital infrastructure.
4 min read12 Mar 2025New income tax law likely to be far simpler sans complexities, says Dipesh Jain of Economic Laws Practice
He speaks about the new tax regime, complex provisions that exist in the law and his expectations from the new Income Tax Law which will be introduced in the Parliament soon. He lauds Budget 2025 for phasing out TCS on the sale of goods besides other steps which make the tax filing process simpler
4 min read10 Feb 2025The big post-budget interview: Nirmala Sitharaman says she wanted to ‘honour the taxpayer’
In an interview to Mint and HT, FM Nirmala Sitharaman explained the philosophy behind the new Income Tax bill, what the government is doing to ensure regulators don’t operate in silos, how the government is trying to diversify export markets and the plan to reach 8% GDP growth. Edited excerpts:
12 min read3 Feb 2025Expert view: Budget positive for investors; buy THESE 10 stocks for long term, says Prashanth Tapse of Mehta Equities
Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP of Research at Mehta Equities, recommends stocks including Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra, and IndiGo. The Budget favours consumption-driven sectors, enhancing the middle class's spending power, which could boost economic growth.
3 min read1 Feb 2025Budget 2025: Apurva Sheth of SAMCO shares investment strategy amid volatility, expects market to recover post-budget
Union Budget 2025: Apurva Sheth of SAMCO Securities discusses Nifty 50 trends ahead of the Budget 2025, favoring sectors like Pharma and large-caps. He notes potential fiscal deficit challenges and anticipates a positive market response post-budget amidst geopolitical changes following Trump 2.0.
2 min read31 Jan 2025Budget 2025 expectations: New tax regime could be made more attractive, says Maxiom Wealth founder
Budget 2025 expectations: Ram Medury anticipates Budget 2025 will focus on income tax concessions and increased capital expenditure, particularly in infrastructure. Areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and defence may also see emphasis.
6 min read29 Jan 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared