Finance Minister Addresses FII Withdrawal from Indian Equities

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

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In recent months, the Indian stock market has experienced a notable outflow of Foreign Institutional Investments (FIIs), raising concerns among investors and policymakers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has addressed this issue, attributing the FII sell-off to global market dynamics and

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India’s Forex Reserves Increase by $7.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have surged by $7.6 billion, marking the third consecutive week of expansion. This increase brings the total reserves to approximately $704.89 billion, reflecting strong foreign investments and a stable macroeconomic outlook. Breakdown of Forex Reserves The foreign exchange reserves comprise multiple components that contribute to

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GST Council Considers Eliminating 12% Slab to Boost Consumption

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

In a strategic move to stimulate consumer spending and simplify the tax structure, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is deliberating the elimination of the 12% tax slab. This proposal aims to reassign items currently taxed at 12% into either the 5% or 18% categories, thereby streamlining the GST framework. GST Rate Rationalization The […]

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Piyush Goyal Highlights Consumption and Investment as Twin Pillars of India’s Economic Growth

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized that India’s economic growth can be significantly boosted by a combination of consumption-led and investment-led strategies. Speaking at the Invest Karnataka event in Bengaluru, he stated, “Economists will tell you that consumption-led growth, coupled with investment-led growth, can together become the

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New Income Tax Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament, marking a significant step towards tax reforms in India. The proposed legislation aims to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 with a more structured and modern framework, enhancing compliance and transparency. Key Features of the Income Tax Bill 2025 The new bill […]

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RBI Infuses Record ₹2.5 Trillion into Banking System

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a significant move to address liquidity constraints, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has injected a record ₹2.5 trillion into the banking system through an overnight variable rate repo auction. This substantial infusion follows the central bank’s aggressive interventions in the foreign exchange market aimed at stabilizing the Indian rupee. RBI’s Record

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India’s Net Direct Tax Collection Rises 15% to ₹17.78 Lakh Crore in FY25

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

India’s net direct tax collection has seen a significant increase of 15%, reaching ₹17.78 lakh crore in the current fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Breakdown of Tax Collections The CBDT’s data indicates that net non-corporate taxes, primarily comprising personal income tax, have grown by […]

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Sensex Plummets Over 1,000 Points; Investors Lose ₹10 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

Indian equity markets faced a significant downturn today, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 1,000 points, leading to a substantial erosion of investor wealth amounting to approximately ₹10 lakh crore. The decline was broad-based, affecting major sectors and leading to widespread concern among market participants. Key Factors Behind the Market Decline Several factors

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RBI Boosts Gold Reserves to Strengthen Financial Stability

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly increased its gold reserves, a move aimed at diversifying its foreign exchange holdings and mitigating risks associated with currency fluctuations. This strategic accumulation aligns with a broader trend among central banks globally, reinforcing financial stability through gold investments. RBI’s Gold Accumulation

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Chidambaram Criticizes Budget for Favoring Wealthy

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has expressed criticism of the recent Union Budget, asserting that it disproportionately favors the wealthiest individuals while offering limited support to the poor. Chidambaram’s Critique of Budget Allocation Chidambaram highlighted that the budget’s provisions extend benefits not only to the underprivileged but also to