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Books to put on your airport reading list this month

Here are five books, which range from inspirational to practical, that will make long-haul flights seem like a breeze

UN general assembly chief calls for security council reform

As the United Nations turns 80 this year, it is imperative for it to be fit for purpose, UN general assembly president Philemon Yang has said, calling on all member states to \"engage actively\" and commit to reform, including of the security council.

Budget 2025: Bold Step to Turn India into Viksit Bharat

MSMEs have the potential to turn India into a manufacturing hub for the world

Taxpayer facilitation is the new mantra: CBDT chief Ravi Agarwal

A tax buoyancy of 1.47 is a doable figure and the taxpayer response to compliance is encouraging. Ravi Agarwal Chairperson, CBDT

Avoiding long-term capital gains tax: How to manage equity mutual fund redemptions

To calculate capital gains tax, there is no specific app or portal designed solely for this, but you can easily access your account statement through the mutual fund provider's website or the Registrar and Transfer Agency (such as CAMS or KFintech).

Canada, Mexico Hit Back at US Tariffs, China Vows Action

Canada and Mexico vowed to hit back at US tariffs with tit-for-tat measures, after President Donald Trump followed through on his threats of general levies of 25% and began a trade war that's set to reshape global supply chains.

Trump's jumbo tariffs: His targets needn't 'chicken out'

Game theory suggests that others can use collusion as a strategy to push the US off its perilous path

TechM Rolls Out Salary Hikes to Boost Employee Morale

Tech Mahindra Ltd's employees can expect fatter paychecks, as it has started rolling out company-wide salary hikes from January, in a bid by new chief executive Mohit Joshi to boost employee morale.

Understanding rebate benefits and fine print on capital gains tax

Higher tax rebate under the new regime offers relief, but exclusions on capital gains limit overall benefits

Earning above ₹12 lakh? Here's how your tax could spike

For the salaried, once you account for the standard deduction, marginal relief applies to salaries of up to ₹13.5 lakh

VW Sues India Over $1.4 Billion Tax Demand

Volkswagen (VW) has sued Indian authorities to quash an \"impossibly enormous\" tax demand of $1.4 billion, arguing the ask is contradictory to New Delhi's import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company's business plans, court papers show.

Nissan Eyes Lineup Expansion in India

India is emerging as one of the major global export hubs for Japanese auto major Nissan, with the company beginning to ship the left-hand drive version of its compact SUV Magnite to new countries, said a senior company official.

New I-T Law to Fix Issues With Interpretation: FM

Amended law will remove redundant provisions, and will be easier to navigate

Duty exemption on open cell parts divides TV makers

Some manufacturers sees it as a big boost, but others say it will only benefit a few companies

In Jan, India's power consumption up 3%

India's power consumption increased by just 2.7% to 137.49 billion units (BU) in January as use of heating appliances like heater and geysers reduced owing to above normal temperatures.

New committee under mfg mission

A committee will be set up under the national manufacturing mission to get into the details on issues like cutting cost of doing business; preparing future-ready workforce; and availability of technology to further promote \"Make in India\" initiative, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said.

The push to put community at the heart of art

The precarities of our 'he 16th edition of the Sharjah Biennial, themed around \"to carry\", responds to the precarities of our times. Organised by the Sharjah Art Foundation, it is to be held between 6 February and 15 June.

Biocon Biologics Sees Rising Demand for Insulin

Biocon Biologics Ltd expects a significant rise in demand for its insulin products across geographies in the coming months and years, managing director and chief executive Shreehas Tambe said on Friday.

Adapt, don't import: How to combat climate change effects

Economic Survey warns against too much dependence on imports to achieve ambitious energy targets

Marico's ARR from food hits ₹1,900 cr

Marico has been diversifying its core hair and edible oils portfolio in India to enter new categories

Deregulation Key To Jobs, Income

India must focus on supply chain resilience, avoid overdependence on China, while private sector must invest more in R&D: CEA

Health tax proposed for salty, sugary, fatty foods that cause harm

The economic survey of 2024-25 released on Friday has sought stringent regulations for UPFs, or ultra-processed foods, that undergo a high degree of processing, are high in calories and cause long-term harm—even suggesting a higher tax rate on them to deter consumption.

Developing local tech, parts for EV manufacturing an 'urgent task'

India is pushing to localize technology and raw materials used in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, as China's grip on the global EV supply chain remained firm through the last fiscal year, the Economic Survey for FY25 revealed Friday.

Not just 'Dalit art': Artists bring nuance to caste tales

Recent years have seen the rise of voices rooted in anti-caste resistance, but they refuse to be bracketed as 'Dalit art'

The blurring of lines between art and artefact

Artists and curators are leaving the confines of galleries and museums to bring art to unexpected places

Free up laws for longer work hours

The Economic Survey also calls for more women workers to be allowed in factories, and implementation of four key labour codes

Derivatives positions indicate 4% swing in mkts today

Retail investors, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and proprietary traders have created derivatives positions that indicate that the stock markets could move within a 4% range today, when finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 2025-26 budget.

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025 IS WORTH PRESERVING FOR THIS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE

The Survey calls on the private sector to partner the government in development

Essential Art That Styles Living Spaces

Designers are experimenting with materials such as marble, brass and wood to create decor that isn't just practical but also has the aesthetics of art and a sense of fun

AI done right can keep workers safe

The Economic Survey cautioned that AI is a nascent innovation, leaving scope for interpretation