File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…
An actor has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly raping his domestic help for 10 years on the promise of marriage, police said on Monday. Based on a complaint by a 41-year-old woman, Nadeem Khan, recently seen in the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’, was arrested on January 22 and is currently in police custody, an official…
NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief…
Multiplex operator PVR INOX on Monday said it has sold its premium snacking business operating under the 4700BC brand to FMCG major Marico in an all-cash transaction valued at Rs 226.8 crore, as part of a strategic move to monetise non-core assets and strengthen its balance sheet.The PVR INOX board approved the divestment of its…
After weeks in which the bitcoin BTC$87,948.56 price has been constrained mainly between $85,000 and $95,000, the crypto market may be thrown a reason to break out of the doldrums on Wednesday, when the Federal Open Markets Committee sets U.S. interest rates. May, that is. Not will. The consensus, more than 97%, is for the…
It is a disorienting experience to board a domestic flight in India, expect Hindi and English announcements and a local crew, and hear a pilot with a British accent. Cabin staff on these flights also appear to be from the United Kingdom. Passengers on select SpiceJet routes have reported this in recent weeks, prompting confusion…
In the present week, a total 27 companies including Wipro Ltd., Coforge Ltd., and Mastek Ltd. have upcoming record dates for dividend payments. To be eligible for dividends, investors should take note of the record date, which determines shareholder eligibility. Under India’s T+1 settlement cycle, shares purchased on the record date itself will not qualify…
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said the state has consistently remained at the forefront in attracting foreign direct investment, emerging as a trusted destination for global investors. The governor, in his address on Republic Day, said that Maharashtra has set a clear and ambitious goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and is progressing resolutely…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force flypast stole the spotlight at the 77th Republic Day parade, captivating spectators from start to finish. The aerial segment began with a ceremonial flower shower and continued through a series of meticulously coordinated formations showcasing the IAF’s speed, precision and combat readiness. A total of 29 aircraft participated in…
India’s benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty have slipped more than 4% so far in January, dragged down by sustained foreign fund outflows, a weakening rupee, muted corporate earnings, geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff concerns, according to market data.The 30-share BSE Sensex has fallen 3,682.9 points, or 4.32%, during the month, while the 50-share NSE…
