India’s approach to Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) has been cautious by design. Given the technology’s early-stage nature and volatility, this was a prudent choice. Since 2022, measures such as taxation…
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India–EU FTA to strengthen jobs, and drive growth, says President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday welcomed the signing of the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), saying it would strengthen key sectors of the economy and open up new employment…
Budget 2026: Will new tax slabs ease the burden on middle-income taxpayers?
Expectations are high among salaried taxpayers who are eager to see whether the government will announce any meaningful tax relief in the Union Budget 2026. While a major overhaul of…
Sensex, Nifty end higher as mood turns positive ahead of Budget session
Benchmark stock market indices ended higher on Wednesday, extending gains for the second straight session, as investor mood remained positive after the India–European Union trade deal and ahead of the…
Is Budget 2026 ready to address startups’ compliance, funding and tech gaps?
As India prepares for the next Union Budget, , unlocking domestic capital and strengthening critical technology infrastructure. While India’s startup ecosystem has shown resilience and ambition, experts say the next…
8th Pay Commission: A look at real salary hikes so far and what may come next
As discussions around the gather pace, most attention is currently focused on the expected fitment factor and the overall percentage increase in salaries. While these numbers help explain how much…
India needs an hourly wage structure before it needs a right to disconnect
India’s debate on the right to disconnect has resurfaced with fresh urgency. The idea is emotionally appealing. Who would not want their evenings back. Who would not want a life…
India-EU trade deal: Why textiles could be the biggest quiet winner
While much of the discussion around the India-EU trade deal has focused on automobiles and other headline sectors, textiles and apparel may turn out to be one of the biggest…
Gold is still a safe bet, but why silver is not
Gold and silver have both surged to fresh all-time highs this year, clocking some of their strongest gains in decades. At around 11.45 am, , up 2.07%, while silver was…
Gold shoots past Rs 1.62 lakh, silver eyes Rs 4 lakh: Should you buy now?
Gold and silver prices have jumped sharply once again, extending their strong global and domestic rally. With gold hitting fresh highs and silver now inching toward the Rs 4 lakh…