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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
Reduced rates will also lower borrowing costs for both homebuyers and developers, further encouraging investment in the real estate market.
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2 months ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arshad Khan
Police in Ayodhya arrested three suspects in the murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, based on electronic surveillance and intelligence inputs. The accused confessed and evidence was recovered from the crime scene. Preliminary investigations indicate drug influence. The case, now treated as murder, will be prosecuted in a fast-track court for swift justice. AYODHYA: Three days after the murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, police arrested three accused on Monday.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
NEW DELHI: Led by market leader Maruti Suzuki and SUV specialist Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s car sales (dispatches to dealers) saw a moderate rise in January 2025. This growth at the start of the new year is a welcome boost for the industry, which faced challenges in achieving consistent growth throughout 2024. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) reported its highest-ever total monthly sales tally in January 2025 with 2,12,251 units sold as against 199,364 units sold in January 2024.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
NEW DELHI: Domestic equity market witnessed significant volatility on Budget day, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opening the special trading session on a positive note before experiencing a sharp decline between 11:45 AM and 11:55 AM. The Sensex plunged nearly 900 points from its peak but rebounded into positive territory by around 1:40 PM.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
NEW DELHI: Consumer-facing businesses — ranging from everyday consumables to big-ticket items like automobiles — are optimistic that the government’s decision to cut personal income tax will lead to higher disposable income, ultimately driving demand. The tax relief comes at a crucial time when urban consumption has been under pressure, as highlighted in recent quarterly earnings of major FMCG firms.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
MUMBAI: Consumer-facing businesses—ranging from everyday consumables to big-ticket items like automobiles—are optimistic that the government’s decision to cut personal income tax will lead to higher disposable income, ultimately driving demand. The tax relief comes at a crucial time when urban consumption has been under pressure, as highlighted in recent quarterly earnings of major FMCG companies.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
MUMBAI: India’s equity market witnessed significant volatility on Budget Day (Saturday, February 1), with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opening the special trading session on a positive note before experiencing a sharp decline between 11:45 AM and 11:55 AM. The Sensex plunged nearly 900 points from its peak but rebounded into positive territory by around 1:40 PM.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
The Indian government is set to launch a modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, introducing 120 new destinations to enhance regional air connectivity. Announcing the initiative during the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the revamped scheme aims to serve an additional four crore passengers over the next decade. The regional connectivity scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational, and northeastern districts, she added.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
What capital market executives and market experts are saying? The budget for the financial year 2025-26—the first full-year budget of the NDA’s third term—presented by Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Arshad Khan
NEW DELHI: Tax breaks on electric vehicles (EVs) and subsidies for renewable energy can encourage a shift toward low-carbon lifestyles, the Economic Survey 2024-25 stated on Friday. “There are several effective mechanisms to promote low-carbon lifestyles and advance sustainable development… Financial incentives such as tax breaks for electric vehicles and renewable energy use subsidies can motivate individuals and organisations to adopt greener practices,” the survey noted.
