Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) India’s growth momentum continues to remain robust, with Q3 GDP expanding by 7.8 per cent and FY26 growth projected at 7.6 per cent, supported by healthy private consumption growth of 8.7 per cent and a sharp 13.3 per cent expansion in manufacturing, according to a new report.According to PL Asset Management, the asset management arm of PL Capital Group (Prabhudas Lilladher), while global markets reacted sharply to disruptions in energy supply and shifting monetary poli…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The government on Sunday said Indians living abroad can now invest in stocks through the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS).Other measures for non-resident investment announced in Budget 2026 including raising the individual investment limit for Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs) from 5 per cent to 10 per cent, increasing the overall investment limit for all PROIs from 10 per cent to 24 per cent, and allowing residents living abroad to invest in Indian equities via a p…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union government on Sunday announced plans to promote astrophysics and astronomy, as well as boost telescope facilities in the country.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this while presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget in the Parliament.“Four telescope infrastructure facilities to be set up or upgraded to promote astrophysics and astronomy,” the Finance Minister said.“The new investments aim to expand India’s observational capabilities, sup…
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 …
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s gross tax revenue is projected to improve in FY27, rising by 9.6 per cent, marginally lower than projected nominal GDP growth of 10.1 per cent, a report said on Friday.The report from CareEdge Ratings said that direct tax collections are expected to see some improvement in FY27, aided by recovery in income and corporate tax collections.The government’s capex is projected to grow 10 per cent to Rs 12.3 trillion in FY27, while the fiscal deficit is expected to be b…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The government will likely unveil Budget 2026 with roughly Rs 53.5 trillion worth of total expenditure, a capital expenditure growth of about 15 per cent and a fiscal deficit target of 4.2 per cent, a report projected on Thursday.The report from investment management firm OmniScience Capital said that tax revenues are projected to grow about 10 per cent year‑on‑year in FY27 on a nominal GDP growth assumption of around 9 per cent.Non‑tax receipts are also expected t…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India’s MSME sector is showing early signs of revival with nearly eight in ten firms reporting improved performance in recent months and 86 per cent expecting business growth in 2026, a report said on Tuesday.The report from an SME focused NBFC NeoGrowth found constructive optimism driven by strong festive sales, improved cash flow and GST 2.0 benefits.The study of over 2,000 MSMEs across over 25 cities found that over 71 per cent of MSMEs plan to expand shops or open …