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Healthcare Emergencies Among Top Reasons for Urban Borrowing: Paisabazaar
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], February 2: Medical emergencies are among the biggest reasons for taking a personal loan in urban India, reveals a consumer research report by Paisabazaar.
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Hike in STT on F&O is to discourage speculative trading: Nirmala Sitharama
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A day after Budget announcement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday the hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) was to discourage investors from getting into speculative trading.
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"What does it contain that is scaring them?": Rahul Gandhi raises report o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Lok Sabha witnessed sharp verbal exchanges during the Budget Session after Gandhi sought to quote a magazine article containing excerpts from the unpublished memoir of former Indian Army chief General MM Naravane.
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"New govt's initiatives will be reflected": Bihar DyCM Vijay Sinha on stat
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, Sinha ensured the peaceful conduct of the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly.
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Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat should address ownership structure,
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The committee should address some matters such as ownership structure and voting rights of promoters as these continue to dampen private sector and foreign investor participation, ICRA said in its report. Finance Minister had said, the High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will c
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Higher PLI allocation & policy support for rare earth minerals to boost EV
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The three-time increase in allocation for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components in the Union Budget 2026 is likely to significantly support electric vehicle (EV) penetration and localisation of component manufacturing, according to a report by Axis
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Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office fo
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Time is money. We decided not to waste time," Sreedharan told reporters here today on deciding to go ahead without formal approval. The proposed high-speed rail line will run from Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur, with a maximum speed of 200 kmph.
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Trading volume will hold steady despite higher STT imposed in Budget 2026:
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Nonetheless, some moderation in derivatives activity remains a risk, which could translate into lower trading turnover and consequently softer brokerage volumes and revenues from the derivatives segment for the securities broking industry," ICRA said. The proposed increase in STT on F&am
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Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastructure and affordability, even as direct tax incentives remain unchanged, noted EY's Budget sectoral alert.
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BJP to have 4-5 speakers today on motion of thanks; PM Modi to reply on Fe
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate in the evening of February 4.
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Defence industry to see double-digit growth amid higher allocation in Budg
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's defence industry is expected to register double-digit growth in the coming years, supported by a strong policy push and higher capital allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking.
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Goldman Sachs sees constructive India outlook as FY27 Budget stays on cons
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's medium-term macro outlook remains constructive as the Union Budget for FY27 signals continuity in capital expenditure alongside a softer fiscal drag, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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