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'Ramayana' star Rakul Preet Singh denies IT raid claims, calls reports false and malicious
Rakul Preet Singh has clarified reports linking her to recent Income Tax searches in Mumbai, stating that “the search was not pertaining to me.” In a statement shared on her X handle, the actor denied involvement in illegal foreign remittances and said she does not own any benami property. The Income Tax Department…
Tax-free bonds for infrastructure, large investors
5 global market themes investors need to watch this week
Global markets face a volatile week as elevated borrowing costs, oil above $100 a barrel and tighter monetary policy weigh on sentiment. Investors will watch France’s fiscal crisis, euro weakness, Brazil’s election, Federal Reserve minutes and Japan’s corporate outlook for signals on inflation, growth, currencies and…
'Paying Taxes Since I Was 20': Rakul Preet Singh Slams 'Malicious' Reports Of IT Searches Over Fund Irregularities
Rakul wrote, "I am not involved in any kind of illegal Foriegn remittance in personal capacity or on behalf of any Production house"
Taxpayer wins Rs 85.3L unexplained cash gift case
Two boards, one listing battle: Inside Tata Sons’ directors RBI board link
RBI may end rate-cut cycle with first hike since February 2023
Bankers expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points soon. This marks the end of the rate-cutting phase that began in February 2025. Economists predict inflation will exceed the RBI’s forecasts, necessitating tightening. Experts anticipate resilient growth will provide the RBI room to act…
India in striking distance of 8% growth, says Shaktikanta Das
India is expected to achieve close to 8% economic growth, aided by recent reforms and increased investment. The resilience of the economy is attributed to strategies implemented over the past decade and strong domestic demand. Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the significance of the financial sector and…
Faster registration, easier refunds: Reform rollout with GST 2.0
GST Council plans to unveil substantial reforms aimed at improving business processes and facilitating growth. The proposed changes involve streamlined registration, easier refunds, and a more efficient input tax credit system. Decriminalisation measures are also proposed to alleviate issues for businesses with minor…
Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.
AI's race to transform the world before the money runs out
Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It "dwarfs" what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms, even after adjusting for inflation, PwC said.
Experts’ poll: RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in October policy amid inflationary pressures
The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%