Budget 2026: Nasscom pushes for startup-friendly tax policies, cloud regulation clarity
Nasscom has asked for ESOP tax deferment to be extended to all DPIIT-recognised startups and it should not be limited to just the ones certified ...
Budget 2026 expectations: Private space firms seek procurement push, critical infrastructure status for sector
India’s burgeoning private space sector urges the government to boost public procurement and recognize space assets as critical infrastructure. This move aims to unlock financing, ...
Sensex, Nifty slide over 4% in January amid FPI sell-off, rupee weakness and global risks
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty have seen significant declines in January, exceeding 4%, driven by consistent foreign fund outflows and a weakening rupee. Geopolitical ...
Asian markets slip as yen surge drags Japan equities; tariff worries weigh on sentiment
Asian markets mostly dipped, led by Japan’s Nikkei, as a stronger yen hit exporters like Toyota. Currency volatility and US trade policy uncertainty kept investors ...
Direct equity buying by investors moderate, households route savings via mutual funds: NSE report
While direct participation by individual investors in the equity market has moderated after record inflows in 2024, Indian households have continued to channel their savings ...
EB-5 visa: How investors can secure a US green card through investment
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a green card through a minimum $800,000 investment in US job-creating projects. This pathway allows investors, their spouses, and ...
Indian Consulate in Seattle hosts business forum
Investment opportunities in India’s AI, ag-tech, quantum, and healthcare sectors were highlighted at a Seattle business forum. This event precedes Washington State’s largest trade mission ...
Budget 2026: What can FM do for the next phase of tax simplification; check top income tax expectations
Budget 2026: Last year’s Budget delivered meaningful tax relief through revisions in personal income-tax slabs and enhancement of the Section 87A rebate. No valid response ...
Bond market funds 76% of states’ deficit, up from 50% in FY17
Indian states’ fiscal deficits are widening slightly, with market borrowing now funding the majority of their needs. Funding patterns are becoming more disciplined, with longer-term ...
