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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

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Tariff Concerns Depreciate Rupee; Bonds Track U.S. Inflation

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

The Indian rupee has fallen to a new record low, driven by mounting concerns over trade policies and global economic trends. Meanwhile, the Indian bond market is closely monitoring upcoming U.S. inflation data, which could influence interest rate decisions and investor sentiment. Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Rupee The depreciation of the rupee follows […]

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Government and RBI Collaborate to Foster Economic Growth

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the collaborative efforts between the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure the nation’s economic growth remains on a steady trajectory. She emphasized the importance of affordable interest rates to support industry expansion and capacity building. Government and RBI’s Unified

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Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of 87.96 against the U.S. dollar following the announcement of new tariffs by the United States. The depreciation reflects growing concerns over trade tensions and their impact on global markets. U.S. Tariffs Trigger Currency Decline The decline in the rupee was triggered by the latest announcement of […]

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RBI Governor Confident in India’s Potential for 7% Economic Growth

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has expressed optimism about the nation’s economic trajectory, stating that India can “certainly achieve over 7% growth rate” and that the country “should aspire for that.” This assertion comes as the RBI projects a 6.7% growth for the fiscal year 2025-26, an increase from the 6.4% estimated