India Must Sustain 8% Growth to Meet 2047 Goal: Finance Ministry
India’s economy needs to grow at a sustained pace of around 8% annually over the next decade to achieve the government’s vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047, the…
8 IPOs Open for Subscription This Week: Key Dates, Price Bands & Details
Dalal Street is buzzing with activity as eight companies open their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) this week, collectively aiming to raise over ₹3,700 crore. Of these, five belong to the…
Nifty Nears 25,000 as Bulls Dominate; Sensex Rises 371 Points
Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session on August 19, 2025, with benchmark indices gaining on broad-based buying interest. The Nifty 50 briefly crossed the…
Majority of New-Age IPOs Leave Investors Holding the Bag, Says Study
Retail investors have emerged as the biggest losers in India’s new-age IPO boom, a new study by Client Associates has revealed. The analysis, covering 25 IPOs between May 2020 and…
Gold Rate Today, August 18: 22K and 24K Prices Hold Steady Across Major Indian Cities
Gold prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors tracked geopolitical tensions and global market cues. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold’s October futures contracts opened…
GST on Cars, Two-Wheelers: How Different Vehicle Categories Are Taxed
New Delhi, August 18, 2025 – The Union government is weighing a proposal to reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cars and two-wheelers from 28% to 18%, potentially bringing…
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India’s Tax Restructuring a ‘Huge Reform’, Will Boost Competitiveness: Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava
New Delhi, August 18, 2025 – India’s proposal to rationalize Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a “huge reform” that will strengthen competitiveness and benefit customers, said RC Bhargava, Chairman…
INDUS TOWERS Rises 0.57% Amid High Volumes; Stock Among Top Nifty Midcap 150 Gainers
Mumbai, August 18, 2025 – INDUS TOWERS shares gained 0.57% to Rs 334.90 on Monday, supported by a sharp rise in trading volumes. As of 1:43 pm, the stock ranked…
Next-Gen GST: India Moves Closer to a Single Tax Slab with 5% and 18% Rates
Overview of Next-Gen GSTThe Indian government is planning a Next-Gen GST reform, aiming to simplify the current multi-slab system and move closer to a single tax rate in the long…
Choosing the Best Bank for High-Value Savings Accounts in 2025: Tips and Insights
When placing substantial funds in a savings account, choosing the right bank goes beyond convenience. High-value investments require assessing a bank’s financial health, service quality, and value-added offerings. By 2025,…