New ITR-2 form notified: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the ITR-2 Form for AY 2025-26, which includes key changes such as separate reporting of capital gains, allowance of capital loss on share buybacks from October 1, 2024, and a raised threshold for reporting assets and liabilities to Rs 1 crore. The…
AI generated image, the picture may not represent Taiwan’s actual currency Taiwan’s dollar has surged the most since 1988 as traders speculate that authorities might allow the currency to appreciate to help reach a trade deal with the US. The local dollar rose as much as 5% on Monday. In an emergency press briefing late…
The rupee appreciated by 27 paise to settle at 84.30 against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by a sharp fall in crude oil prices and strong domestic equity performance. Forex traders said sustained foreign investor inflows also supported the local currency, though global uncertainties limited the upside.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee…
The terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam that killed 26 people might affect the local economy but it will not have much impact on Jammu and Kashmir Bank as the lender’s exposure to the tourism industry is around one per cent of the total portfolio, MD & CEO of the bank Amitava Chatterjee said on…
Investors holding the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series VI, issued on November 6, 2017, will be eligible for premature redemption on May 6, 2025, at a price of Rs 9,453 per gram, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India. This marks a gain of around 221% on the original issue price of Rs…
Warren Buffett to pass baton to Greg Abel Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway are contemplating the future of the conglomerate following Warren Buffett‘s unexpected announcement of stepping down as chief executive by year end. While most acknowledging that the company will remain stable under Vice Chairman Greg Abel’s leadership who Buffett endorsed to be his successor,…
AI-generated image (Credit: Bing image creator) The US services sector showed signs of improvement in April, with the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) services index rising to 51.6 per cent from 50.8 per cent in March. The reading slightly exceeded market expectations of 50.2 per cent and remained above the 50 per cent threshold that…
India and the US are focusing on select industries to achieve a swift trade agreement. (AI image) India, US close in on trade deal? In trade discussions with the US, India has put forward a proposal for zero-for-zero tariff arrangements on specific items including steel, auto parts and pharmaceuticals, based on reciprocity and limited to…
AI-generated image (Credit: Bing image creator) The US administration’s April 2 tariff announcement (later paused for 90 days) is part of a broader strategy aimed at compelling foreign governments to reduce trade barriers to American goods.Moving beyond traditional tariffs, the policy targetsnon-tariff barriers such as agricultural regulations, taxation systems, currency practices, product standards, legal frameworks,…
US stock futures pointed toward losses as Wall Street opened on Monday, with major indices retreating amid a decline in oil prices and a rally in gold. The broader market faced pressure as traders reacted to shifting dynamics in global commodities, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over economic growth.At 9:33 am GMT-4, the Dow Jones Industrial…
