Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 4 mins 0

Govt dismisses possibility of a mini-budget as IMF unscheduled visit ends

The federal government has dismissed the possibility of a mini-budget following the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) visit to Pakistan, denying reports of additional tax measures. The development comes after the IMF’s mission — led by Nathan Porter — concluded a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15. “The discussions with […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 3 mins 0

Gold Prices Dip 6% Amid Stronger Dollar And US Inflation Concerns

New Delhi: Gold prices have witnessed a significant decline of around 6 per cent since Diwali, driven by a stronger dollar and concerns over US inflation data. The rate of 24-carat gold per 10 grams, which stood at Rs80,710 on November 1, dropped to Rs75,920 on Saturday. This sharp correction reflects ongoing global economic pressures […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 2 mins 0

ITR For AY 2024-25: Income Tax Department Targets Undisclosed Foreign Assets With New Campaign

Last Updated:November 16, 2024, 14:57 IST IT department to send messages to taxpayers who have not disclosed high-value foreign income or assets in their ITRs for AY 24-25 CBDT has launched a Compliance-Cum-Awareness Campaign for Assessment Year 24-25 The Income Tax Department announced on Saturday that it has initiated a campaign to send targeted messages […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 9 mins 0

Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil

PA Media Protesters from Greenpeace and Uplift gathered outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh at the start of the case How much oil – and how much profit – remain beneath the waters that buffet the British Isles? Going by the number of lawyers packed into the Court of Session in Edinburgh this week, […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 2 mins 0

Indian Equity Market Delivered Stronger Returns Than China's Equity Market Since 2000

New Delhi: Indian equity markets have delivered stronger returns compared to China’s equity markets since 2000, highlighted a report by Deutsche Bank. The report noted that while China has experienced robust economic growth, its equity market performance has been relatively modest, with real returns averaging +4.0 per cent per annum since 2000. In contrast, India […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 4 mins 0

These Senior Citizens Just Need Aadhaar Card For Free Health Insurance

Last Updated:November 16, 2024, 12:52 IST Ayushman Bharat Card Download: Know which senior citizens can apply for the Ayushman card with Aadhaar Ayushman Bharat expands to cover all citizens aged 70+. In a significant move towards enhancing healthcare accessibility, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) recently expanded its reach to include […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 4 mins 0

IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to broaden its tax base by targeting untapped revenue sources, as the country grapples with challenges in expanding its tax collection. The statement from the IMF came as its mission — led by Nathan Porter — concluded a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, […]

Business
November 16, 2024
3 views 2 mins 0

India’s Spice Exports Projected To Reach $10 Billion By 2030

New Delhi: The domestic spice exports market is likely to reach $10 billion by 2030, entering newer geographies, according to Ramkumar Menon, chairman of the World Spice Organisation (WSO).  At the ‘National Spice Conference (NSC) 2024’ event in Ahmedabad, Menon said the spice export growth in the first half this fiscal has seen 8.8 per […]