Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights and challenges the CEA presents

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Economic Survey for 2024-25 on the first day of the Budget session. The Economic Survey is the most important document which reviews the country’s economic progress and challenges. It was prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), V Anantha Nageswaran and his team.  According to the survey, India’s economy…

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Sensex, Nifty gain 1% as IT stocks lead market recovery; ITC Hotels fall 4%

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 631.55 points to end at 76,532.96, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 205.85 points to close at 23,163.10.  Benchmark stock market indices added almost 1%, extending their run for the second consecutive day, fuelled by a rise in information technology (IT) sector stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 631.55 points to end at 76,532.96,…

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Pre-Budget Special: Can FM Nirmala Sitharaman deliver growth in the face of a slowing economy?

Budget 2025-26 is expected to lay the blueprint for the Narendra Modi government’s third term. But how will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman deliver growth in the face of a slowing economy, global uncertainty, high inflation and tepid private investments? The Union Budget is always a significant annual event that sets the policy tone and agenda…

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The technical outlook is that Nifty is rebounding, but bears may remain in charge until it falls below 23,000 due to increased volatility

Options data indicated that the 23,000 level is expected to be a key zone for further direction of the Nifty 50. The index may remain in a broad range of 22,000-24,000 until the Budget day. Nifty Trend The Nifty 50 rebounded on January 28 after a couple of days of correction but remained volatile. A…

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To comply with DPDP Act rules, telecom firms are requesting a 2-year extension.

Private telecom operators have requested an extension of two years to comply with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection DPDP  Act after the rules are notified, citing concerns over the compliance burden , according to a report by Moneycontrol.  Earlier this month, telecom companies held discussions with officials from the Department of Telecommunications…

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Tata Electronics has bought a 60% stake in Pegatron’s India division to build an iPhone manufacturing facility.

The electronics manufacturing business from Tata Group, Tata Electronics today announced the acquisition of a controlling 60 per cent stake in Pegatron Technology India Private Limited (“PTI”). The financial details of the deal were not available, but this will allow the company to expand its local iPhone manufacturing. This follows Tata Electronics’ acquisition of Wistron’s…

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