NEW DELHI: The total sown area for Kharif crops has increased by 11.3% year-on-year as of June 27, 2025, aided by an active southwest monsoon and robust rainfall, according to a report by Bank of Baroda. Rainfall was recorded at 9% above the Long Period Average (LPA) till June 30.The report said the increase in…
NEW DELHI: India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for June stood at Rs 1.85 lakh crore, recording a 6.2% increase over the same month last year, according to data released by the finance ministry on Tuesday.The June figure, however, represents a dip compared to previous months in FY26, when GST mop-up hit a…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. In a move aimed at accelerating India’s innovation journey, the Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme on Tuesday, with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore.Announcing the decision, Union I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said…
The Sensex and Nifty have shown positive performance for four successive months. (AI image) India’s benchmark Sensex has witnessed an exceptional increase of 12,000 points within three months resulting in a Rs 72 lakh crore rally. The remarkable 17% increase from April 7’s low of 71,425 has driven markets near their peak levels again. The…
Shares of Mumbai-based real estate developer Kalpataru Ltd made a flat debut on the BSE and NSE on Tuesday, listing at Rs 414, the upper end of its IPO price band. However, the stock later gathered momentum, rising over 9% to Rs 453 on the BSE and Rs 452.80 on the NSE. The company commanded…
One key reason to file your ITR, even if you have no taxable income, is the ability to carry forward capital losses for future tax benefits. (AI image) By Surabhi MarwahITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26: As the timeline for filing Income-tax Returns (ITR) approaches (September 15th for this FY, after extension), individuals, particularly those…
The new RailOne app will host all passenger services in one app. Indian Railways launches new ‘RailOne’ app: With an aim to bring more convenience to passengers, Indian Railways has launched a new ‘superapp’ called RailOne as a one stop app for all railway related queries and needs.The new RailOne app will host all passenger…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Namibia on July 9, as part of his five-nation tour, is expected to boost strategic ties with the resource-rich African nation. It is likely to have a sharp focus on strengthening cooperation in the diamond trade, critical minerals and uranium supply,…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked ten years of the Digital India initiative with a detailed reflection on its transformative journey, calling it a movement that has empowered 140 crore Indians and elevated India to global digital leadership. In an article shared on LinkedIn, the PM wrote,…
Market participants are awaiting commentary from the US Federal Reserve Chairperson for directional guidance. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was marginally up. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,525.55, up 9 points or…
