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Industry

India’s Semiconductor Market Projected to Reach $103 Billion by 2030

By Editor - News Desk January 29, 2025

India’s semiconductor market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating an increase from $52 billion in 2024 to $103.4 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. This expansion is driven by key sectors such as mobile handsets, information technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and

Government Policies

Joint Parliamentary Committee Approves Amended Waqf Bill Amid Opposition’s Constitutional Concerns

By Editor - News Desk January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) adopted the amended Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during a meeting held in New Delhi. The bill seeks to introduce significant changes to the management and administration of waqf properties across India. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, and amend […]

Breaking Down The News

Breaking Down The News: Explained How DeepSeek’s AI Launch Triggered a Historic Nvidia Stock Crash

By Editor - News Desk January 29, 2025

A deep dive into how DeepSeek’s AI launch caused Nvidia’s stock to plummet by $589 billion, shaking up the AI industry and raising concerns about future tech competition.

Finance

UPI’s Remarkable Growth in India’s Digital Payments

By Editor - News Desk January 28, 2025

Since its inception in 2016, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized India’s digital payment ecosystem, experiencing exponential growth over the past five years. In 2019, UPI accounted for 34% of the country’s digital transactions; by 2024, this figure had surged to an impressive 83%. In 2024 alone, India recorded 208.5 billion digital payment

Finance

Former IMF Executive Director Advocates for Personal Tax Reductions in India

By Editor - News Desk January 28, 2025

Former Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Subhash Chandra Garg, has called for a reduction in personal income tax rates in India, emphasizing that the current tax burden on individuals is excessively high. He suggests that the government should prioritize tax relief for individuals over corporations, noting that while corporate tax rates have […]

Trade

India Considers Tariff Reductions and Increased Imports to Address U.S. Trade Concerns

By Editor - News Desk January 24, 2025

To counter potential U.S. trade actions, India is exploring options like lowering import tariffs and boosting purchases of American goods, aiming to reduce its trade surplus and strengthen economic relations.

International

Hindenburg’s Nate Anderson Faces Potential Securities Fraud Charges

By Editor - News Desk January 20, 2025

Nate Anderson, founder of Hindenburg Research, is under investigation for possible securities fraud due to undisclosed collaborations with hedge funds in preparing critical reports.