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Markets climb in early trade

Markets climb in early trade

Equity benchmarks climbed in initial trade on Wednesday, extending their previous day's rally, amid buying in index heavyweight HDFC twins and foreign funds inflow. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 107.28 points to 60,763. The broader NSE Nifty went up by 37.25 points to 18,090.55. From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, Wipro, HDFC Bank, HCL [...]
Retailers seek tax cuts to fight cheap smuggled items

Retailers seek tax cuts to fight cheap smuggled items

The Federation of Retailer Association of India (FRAI) Tuesday sought tax cuts on daily use consumer goods to counter the high demand for smuggled and counterfeit products, which currently have a price advantage. The FRAI, a representative body of about 80 lakh micro, small and medium retailers in 42 member retail associations, raised its concern [...]
Increase tax rebate benefits for consumption expenditure in Budget: PHDCCI

Increase tax rebate benefits for consumption expenditure in Budget: PHDCCI

Industry body PHDCCI on Tuesday sought increase in the tax rebate benefits for consumption expenditure, reduction in the cost of doing business and hassle free disbursement of loans at affordable rates for businesses in the upcoming Union Budget 2023-24. "At this juncture, to enhance the consumption in the economy, there is a need to increase [...]
Operating margins seen contracting by 270 bps to 18-19% in Q3: Crisil

Operating margins seen contracting by 270 bps to 18-19% in Q3: Crisil

Operating margins of India Inc are likely to have fallen by 270 basis points (bps) to 18-19 per cent in the December quarter on easing commodity prices and moderating revenue growth, says a report. However, sequentially, operating margins are set for a rise for the first time in six quarters, Crisil said on Tuesday. Cheaper [...]
RBI cautions states against reverting to old pension scheme

RBI cautions states against reverting to old pension scheme

The Reserve Bank has sounded a note of caution on reversion to the old pension scheme by some states, saying it poses a major risk on the "subnational fiscal horizon" and would result in accumulation of unfunded liabilities in the coming years for them. The observations in the RBI's Report titled 'State Finances: A Study [...]
Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

The Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 1 per cent higher on Tuesday amid buying in index majors Reliance Industries and HDFC twins. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rallied 562.75 points or 0.94 per cent to settle at 60,655.72. During the day, it jumped 611.51 points or 1 per cent to 60,704.48. The broader NSE Nifty [...]