Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) A series of major financial and regulatory changes will come into effect across India from April 1, marking the start of the new financial year and bringing significant impact on taxpayers, employees and daily commuters.Among the most notable developments is the rollout of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the decades-old Income Tax Act 1961.The new law aims to simplify the tax framework by introducing clearer language and removing complex terminology.One k…
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Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, even as hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on safe-haven demand after the US President announced a temporary pause on potential strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) fell as much as Rs 2,576 or around 2 per cent to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,36,684 per 10 grams by 10:40 am. The yellow metal was last trading at Rs 1,3…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday over rising global tensions and a sudden spike in oil prices, as the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran disrupted key energy infrastructure.The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, ended the session with steep losses as both indices logged their steepest single-day fall in nearly two years.The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, …
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices retreated on Tuesday, amid uptick in US dollar and profit‑taking after huge gains in previous session.Investors weighed in tariff uncertainty and ongoing US-Iran peace talks which capped the decline in prices.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.58 per cent to Rs 1,60,664 per 10 grams around 10.50 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver March futures declined 0.33 per cent to Rs 2,64,450 per kg.On Comex, gold futures for April delivery fell 1.1 per…
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Shares of Suzlon Energy continued to remain under pressure with the stock falling nearly 50 per cent of its recent peak of Rs 86 per share.The stock was last seen around this level in May 2024 — reflecting cautious investor sentiment toward the counter that had earlier witnessed a strong rally between 2020 and 2024.On Friday, the company’s shares closed at Rs 44.38, down Rs 0.87 or 1.92 per cent, according to the official data.Over the last five days, the shares have dec…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Industry experts said on Friday that the US Supreme Court ruling against reciprocal tariffs raises questions about whether importers could receive refunds for tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Economists estimate that $150 to $175 billion in tariff collections may be at risk if refunds are required.Justice Brett Kavanaugh said in the ruling that, “nothing today about whether, and if so how, the government should go about r…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Gold and silver prices declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as investors analysed mixed US economic data and waited for cues on the US Federal Reserve’s policy path.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.56 per cent to Rs 1,53,889 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures declined 1.18 per cent to Rs 2,37,064 per kg.Investors remain undecided on whether softer inflation readings will eventually translate into easier monetary poli…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Gold prices surged moderately, while silver surged sharply on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a more accommodative Federal Reserve amid soft US consumer spending data.MCX gold April futures climbed 0.71 per cent to Rs 1,57,909 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 2.67 per cent to Rs 2,59,300 per kg.The dollar index eased to 96.59 on Wednesday from 96.80 in the previous session, making greenback-backed bullion slightly cheaper for o…
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to allow investors to set up standing instructions for systematic withdrawal plans (SWP) and systematic transfer plans (STP) for mutual fund units held in demat accounts, a facility currently available only for units held in the statement‑of‑account mode.Under the proposal, demat investors would be able to do one time registration of SWP or STP mandates with depositories or stock Exchanges, which removes the …
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continued their sharp decline on Sunday, as investors booked profits post an unprecedented rally over the past year.MCX gold February futures fell 7.12 per cent to Rs 1,39,000 per 10 grams around 10 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures dipped 9 per cent to Rs 2,65,652 per kg.CME Group raised margin requirements on Comex gold and silver futures after the metal prices saw steep declines, which raised investor caution.Further, the …