The Union Budget for 2025 is scheduled for presentation on Saturday, February 01, 2025. While markets typically remain closed on weekends, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that stock exchanges will operate as usual to accommodate trading activity linked to Budget developments. This isn’t the first instance of markets operating on a Saturday for …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 55th meeting held in Jaisalmer, took up several contentious issues but deferred decisions on some key matters. This article covers the major updates from the meeting, including discussions on food delivery, insurance premiums, popcorn varieties, and used electric vehicles. Deferment of GST Rate Cuts on Food …
Popcorn, the quintessential snack for movie lovers, has sparked an online debate—this time not over flavors but taxes. The spotlight is now on caramelised popcorn, which attracts a higher GST rate than its salted counterpart. So, what’s the catch? Let’s dive into the details. The Sweet Divide: Understanding GST Rates Currently, the Goods and Services …
The Indian stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain shut on Thursday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas. This closure will apply to all trading segments, including the equity segment, derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments. Trading Timings For MCX As per the BSE …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved an increase in the GST rate on the sale of old and used vehicles from 12% to 18%. This revision applies to vehicles sold by businesses that claim depreciation and sell vehicles on a margin basis. However, individual buyers and sellers of old vehicles will continue …
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a government-backed health insurance scheme aimed at providing free medical coverage to vulnerable sections of society, including senior citizens above 70 years of age. Beneficiaries can avail of health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually, ensuring access to quality medical care without financial burden. …
After a 5% drop over 5 consecutive sessions, Indian stock market benchmarks—Sensex and Nifty 50—witnessed a sharp rebound in morning trade on Monday, December 23. Sensex opened at 78,488.64, up from its previous close of 78,041.59, and surged 877 points, reaching 78,918.12, a gain of over 1%. Similarly, Nifty 50 opened at 23,738.20, climbed nearly …
The market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has identified a case of front-running involving an equity dealer from PNB Metlife India Insurance. The dealer, Sachin Dagli, along with his associates, illicitly gained profits over a span of 3 years through unauthorised trading activities. As a result of the findings, SEBI has issued an …
On December 20, 2024, Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 experienced a sharp correction, with both closing over 1% lower. The Sensex tumbled by 1,176.46 points, or 1.49%, to settle at 78,041.59 after trading in the range of 79,587.15 to 77,874.59. Similarly, the Nifty50 ended the day down by 364.20 points, or 1.52%, …
The fiscal year 2024 marked another milestone for India’s States in managing their finances effectively. By maintaining the gross fiscal deficit (GFD) at 2.9% of GDP, they not only adhered to the Fiscal Responsibility Legislation limit of 3% but also displayed resilience amidst economic pressures. However, challenges such as debt reduction, subsidy rationalisation, and reforms …
