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Realtors’ apex body CREDAI has urged the government to launch a National Rental Housing Mission in the upcoming Union Budget, proposing fiscal incentives for developers and tax relief for tenants to boost the underdeveloped organised rental housing market.In its Budget wishlist, CREDAI said rapid urbanisation and rising migrant inflows have sharply increased demand for rental…
Canada deepens research and education ties with India as US challenges grow. (AI Image) Canada is moving to strengthen academic and research links with India as Indians pursuing higher education and research opportunities in the US face growing headwinds. Canadian universities are proposing expanded research collaborations and academic exchange programmes with Indian institutions, positioning Canada…
With the Union Budget 2026 set to be presented on February 1, the healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has urged the government to raise public healthcare spending to over 2.5 per cent of GDP and take urgent steps to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).In its pre-Budget recommendations, NATHEALTH said the roadmap aims to…
The rupee recovered 15 paise on Thursday, strengthening to 91.50 against the US dollar in early trade, rebounding from its all-time low levels touched in the previous session. The recovery was supported by improved risk appetite after US President Donald Trump said he had no intention of imposing tariffs on Europe over Greenland, easing geopolitical…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, better known as PCOS, is one of the most common hormone conditions affecting women, but it often hides in plain sight. Many women deal with symptoms for years without ever realizing that PCOS is the reason behind them. Irregular periods, sudden weight changes, skin issues, or constant fatigue can feel random, confusing,…
US stocks opened higher on Friday, keeping Wall Street close to record levels as the first week of the quarterly earnings season drew to a close, supported by selective bank results and a rebound in oil prices.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 116 points,…
India’s merchandise exports rose 1.87% year-on-year to $38.5 billion in December 2025, even as higher imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit, official data released on Thursday showed, PTI reported.Imports increased 8.7% during the month to $63.55 billion, pushing the trade deficit to $25.04 billion in December. This compares with a deficit…
Rationalising import duties and stepping up budgetary allocations in the upcoming Union Budget could give a strong push to domestic manufacturing and exports, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.The consulting firm said the Budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented on February 1, should build on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing at…
Asian shares inched higher on Monday as investors weighed political and economic developments in the United States, while the dollar slipped amid concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve.HSI jumped 208 points or 0.79% to 26,439. Japan’s Nikkei also climbed 822 points or 1.6% to 51,939. Shenzhen and Shanghai also added 1.2% and…
NEW DELHI: The first impact of the labour codes will be felt in the December quarter results with companies making higher provision for gratuity. “Companies will need to update their gratuity liability provisions in line with Ind AS 19, recognising past service liabilities as the new labour codes came into effect on Nov 21, 2025….
