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Tax surge: Net direct tax inflows cross Rs 12.92 lakh crore; collections up 7% in April-November period

India’s direct tax mop-up rose 7 per cent to over Rs 12.92 lakh crore between April 1 and November 10, lifted by stronger corporate tax inflows and a slowdown in refund issuances, latest government data showed.Refunds fell 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.42 lakh crore during the period, aiding overall net collections, PTI reported….

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Atmanirbhar push: ‘Country of origin’ filters on e-commerce sites soon? Move to help Indian goods compete fairly

AI image (Picture credit: DALL-E) The Indian government has proposed a new rule mandating e-commerce platforms to include filters allowing users to sort products based on their ‘country of origin’, a move aimed at improving transparency and promoting locally made goods.According to news agency Reuters, the draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules,…

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Mutual fund trends: Net equity inflows drop 19% to Rs 24,690 crore in October; SIPs, gold ETFs continue to shine

Net inflows into mutual fund equity schemes slipped nearly 19% month-on-month to Rs 24,690 crore in October, marking the third consecutive monthly decline even as retail SIP investments and gold ETFs remained resilient, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed on Tuesday.Amfi attributed the decline in equity inflows largely to profit-booking…

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Festive hiring surge: Consumption sectors see 17% job growth; gig roles, female participation rise sharply

Hiring across key consumption-linked sectors in India rose by 17% year-on-year during August to October, fuelled by strong consumer sentiment, festive spending and deeper market penetration, according to a report by workforce solutions provider Adecco India.As cited by news agency PTI, report stated that the festive quarter saw a notable 25% increase in gig and…

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India-Russia trade ties: Indian delegation heads to Moscow amid US tariff tensions; what’s on the agenda

A delegation of over 20 Indian exporters from the engineering sector has begun a four-day visit to Moscow, aiming to expand trade opportunities in Russia as India looks to diversify its export markets following steep tariff hikes by the United States.According to news agency Reuters, the visit is part of New Delhi’s broader push to…

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Franklin Templeton fund launch: Firm introduces new multi-factor equity scheme in India; four-factor model aims for sustainable returns

Franklin Templeton (India) has announced the launch of the Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund (FIMF), an open-ended equity scheme built on a data-driven, multi-factor quantitative investment model. According to the company, the fund aims to create long-term wealth through a systematic approach that selects stocks based on four factors — Quality, Value, Sentiment, and Alternatives (QVSA).The…

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Snack deal crunch: General Atlantic nears 7% stake deal in Balaji Wafers; $282 million bet values firm at $4 billion

US-based private equity firm General Atlantic (GA) is close to acquiring a 7% stake in Balaji Wafers for about Rs 2,500 crore (approximately $282 million), valuing the Gujarat-headquartered snack maker at nearly Rs 35,000 crore (around $4 billion). Two people familiar with the matter confirmed that the deal is in its final stages.As per ET,…

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