Budget 2025 may prioritize Railways over Highways, says Nuvama Report, ET Infra
The upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 is expected to focus more on the railways sector than highways, according to a report by Nuvama. This marks a significant shift in infrastructure priorities, with railways likely to receive increased budgetary allocations. In the previous financial year (FY24), the highways sector received an
Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Simplify personal tax compliance and enhance transparency
Budget 2025 income tax expectations: AIS Form should comprehensively capture the entire break-up of salary income. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaBudget 2025 income tax expectations: With the advent of digitization, the Income Tax Department has made significant progress in simplifying tax related processes. It is widely expected that the 2025
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
When a group of prominent Chinese doctors publicly raised worries last week about the quality of domestic drugs, China’s government sent officials to investigate. But now data about the drugs that appeared on a government website as recently as Friday is no longer publicly available. A social media post from
Asheville’s Restaurants Hit Reset After Hurricane Helene
Earlier this month, Drew Wallace started paying the cooks, bussers and the rest of the 20 or so employees of his restaurant the Bull and Beggar, in Asheville, N.C., for the first time since two feet of river water flooded its dining room in September. “It’s a really victorious feeling,”
BrahMos deal soon? India may extend Line of Credit to Indonesia for sale of BrahMos missiles
BrahMos CEO Jaiteerth R Joshi met with Subianto in PM Modi’s presence. BrahMos missile deal: The potential sale of BrahMos missiles, a joint India-Russia development, was the primary focus during the summit between PM Narendra Modi and Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday. India is considering extending a Line of
Apple in talks with Kalyani Group’s Bharat Forge for components manufacturing in India
Apple has been actively expanding its Indian supplier network over the past two years. (AI image) Apple has initiated talks with Bharat Forge, a Kalyani Group company, to potentially include them as a vendor in India, according to informed sources. The collaboration would involve Bharat Forge manufacturing various components and
Budget 2025 expectations: Two critical areas FM Nirmala Sitharaman should focus on
Budget 2025 expectations: If India were a Formula 1 team, alarm bells would already be ringing. (AI image) By Bikash Narayan MishraBudget 2025 expectations: If India were a Formula 1 team, alarm bells would already be ringing. The track ahead is challenging, rival teams are growing more unpredictable, and it’s
Odisha set for an industrial revolution, golden period for infra development: Majhi, ET Infra
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said the state is set for an industrial revolution and a golden period for infrastructure development. Majhi said the ‘double engine’ government will ensure ‘double development’ of the state. “I firmly believe that with the joint efforts of the Central government and
Stock market today: BSE Sensex crashes over 500 points; Nifty50 below 23,000
The upcoming week is crucial for both the equity markets and the economy, as the Union Budget is set to be presented on February 1. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade today. While BSE Sensex dipped over 500 points,
PM Modi, President Subianto discuss enhancing economic ties, energy security, digital infra development, ET Infra
NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia have focused on enhancing economic cooperation through various mechanisms, such as the upcoming meetings of the Working Group on Trade and Investment (WGTI) and the Biennial Trade Ministers’ Forum (BMTF), with a view to addressing existing trade barriers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President