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The Economic Times Income tax relief: Budget 2024 may increase standard deduction under new income tax regime
Will Budget 2024 increase standard deduction: The Finance Minister in the 2023 Budget included a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for salaried taxpayers and individuals getting pensions in the new tax regime. This standard deduction was made the automatic choice, unless taxpayers chose not to take it.
The Economic Times Banks in a GST fix over RBI's directive to levy penal charges
The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came into force from April 1, 2024, was brought in by the central bank to ensure "reasonableness and transparency" in disclosure of penal interest. However, banks have asked the tax authorities to spell out their stand on the issue.
The Economic Times GST council refers Par panel recos to cut GST on fertiliser to Group of Ministers
Talking to reporters after the 53rd GST council meeting, Keshav said the proposal to reduce the GST rate on fertilisers has been referred to the Group of Ministers (GoM). The issue of further reduction of tax on fertilisers was placed before the GST council in its 45th and 47th meetings held in September 2021 and June 2022, though the council did not recommend any change in rates.
The Economic Times Adani at AGM: Well positioned to continue programmes with Modi govt now in third term
With the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance securing a third term, Gautam Adani, at Adani Enterprises' AGM, highlighted the group’s continued role in India’s growth. Adani addressed challenges from the Hindenburg controversy, emphasizing financial resilience and ambitious projects, including Mumbai’s Dharavi redevelopment. He projected India becoming the world's third-largest economy by decade's end.
The Economic Times ONGC appoints Devendra Kumar as the new CFO
Devendra Kumar's appointment as CFO underscores ONGC's commitment to enhancing financial governance and strategic growth amidst evolving market dynamics. His leadership will be crucial in navigating future challenges and driving sustainable value creation for stakeholders.
The Economic Times Bank of Baroda appoints Chayani Sundar as the new Chief Financial Officer
Bank of Baroda announced Chayani Manoj Sundar as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 21, 2024. Sundar's appointment underscores the bank's strategic focus on bolstering its leadership amidst dynamic market conditions.
The Economic Times India's electronic manufacturing may reach USD 500 bn by 2030: CII report
India needs to take critical actions to transform its electronic sector ecosystem from an 'import dependent assembly led manufacturing' to 'component level value-added manufacturing', highlights a report by Confederation of Indian Industry.
The Economic Times We are actually raising the real repo rate: MPC's Jayanth Varma
Jayanth Varma, who has expressed concerns about growth sacrifice due to restrictive monetary policy, voted for a 25-basis-point rate cut in the MPC's June policy review.
The Economic Times SBI plans to open 400 branches in FY25: Chairman Dinesh Khara
Asked about the monetisation of subsidiaries, Khara said that SBI would wait for them to further scale up their operations before listing them. Scaling up their operation will increase valuation and ensure better returns for the parent SBI.
The Economic Times India can grow at 8 pc if inflation keeps falling: Ashima Goyal, an external member of MPC
Ashima Goyal, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee, emphasized the potential for India's economy to grow at 8% if the nominal repo rate falls in line with declining inflation. The Reserve Bank of India has projected a GDP growth of 7.2% for the current fiscal year.
The Economic Times Fintech sector will dominate future Unicorns at USD 58 billion: Hurun report
The total worth of India's future unicorns will stand at USD 58 billion, an increase of 1.2 per cent as compared to last year. Fintech sector leads with the highest number of companies that can become Unicorns in future.
The Economic Times Jamshyd Godrej, sister planning family council; Crishna & daughters plan family office too
The families of Jamshyd N Godrej and Smita V Crishna are establishing a family council following a business realignment in April. The Crishna branch will also establish a family office, headed by Nyrika, who is executive director at Godrej & Boyce. The conglomerate was split into two groups, the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) and the Godrej Industries Group (GIG).
The Economic Times Thanks a bullion, RBI will take it from here; overseas gold reserves at 6-yr low
The Reserve Bank of India's gold reserves parked overseas have dropped to a six-year low, with 47% of total at the end of March. The RBI started bringing gold to India in March 2022, coinciding with the Russia-Ukraine war. This follows a global trend of central banks becoming cautious after the US government froze Russian foreign currency assets.
The Economic Times Reinsurance and coinsurance not under tax ambit
​​The GST Council also recommended clarifications on taxability of reimbursements of securities or shares as employee stock option plans given by a company to its workers. Officials said exemptions would be conditional and notified later. Coinsurance, in this instance, refers to insurers sharing insurance-bearing liabilities. Reinsurance is the cover an insurer buys to insure itself through the payment of premiums.
The Economic Times Govt starts taking call on Chinese investments, Indian cos Press (Note) 3
​​Dixon Technologies is preparing to file for Press Note 3 clearance for its proposed joint venture with HKC Corp for manufacturing liquid crystal modules, thin film transistor liquid crystal display modules and assembly of smartphones and televisions. Dixon will own majority shares. Following border tensions, the Indian government began looking askance at investments by Chinese companies in India.
