Income tax cuts likely in Budget 2025 to spur consumption: Sources

As the Union Budget approaches, expectations are growing that the government may extend personal tax relief. According to sources, to boost consumption and accelerate economic recovery, the government is actively considering personal income tax breaks, which could be unveiled in the Budget for 2025. “The proposed changes aim to boost disposable income and enhance spending…

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RBI takes steps to boost rupee in global trade, allows banks to open INR A/Cs overseas for NRIs

In a significant push to enhance the global usage of the Indian Rupee (INR) and local currencies for cross-border transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised key regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Company Value Change %Change These reforms are designed to strengthen India’s trade and investment framework, reduce reliance…

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Budget 2025: Govt should announce an MF product like budget 2013 to drive financial inclusion

Mutual funds have come a long way; the numbers speak for themselves. systematic investment plans, or SIPs, have quadrupled in the last eight years, and monthly inflows in December 2024 crossed ₹26,000 crore for the first time. All the buzz around equities and markets continuously performing well has attracted new investors to mutual funds. Among…

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Davos 2025: Tamil Nadu delegation could see investor interest from West Asia and Europe

Tamil Nadu could see investor interest from West Asia and Europe at the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos. A government delegation from the state led by industries minister, TRB Rajaa, is expected to meet potential partners and converse with global leadership teams across multiple sectors. Company Value Change %Change While the delegation has scheduled…

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Nominee: From trustee to owner–a case for legislative reform

For most Indians, succession planning for assets like government small savings schemes (SSS), provident funds, insurance policies, bank deposits, and securities feels assured through nomination. Yet, under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and relevant personal succession laws, a nominee is deemed merely a trustee. The nominee’s legal role is limited to collecting the deceased’s assets…

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