BUSINESS

Income Tax refund wait: Refund stuck for months? How much interest you may be owed as error checks slow payouts

Many taxpayers are still awaiting income tax refunds due to increased scrutiny of deduction claims. The CBDT is working to…

8 months ago

Bitcoin crash! Cryptocurrency dives below $90,000 for first time in 7 months; $1.2 trillion wiped out in market rout

Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000, its lowest in seven months. This marks a significant drop from its October peak. The…

8 months ago

Trade watch: Govt tightens curbs on platinum jewellery; move targets FTA misuse

New import rules for platinum jewellery are now in effect. A license is required for these items until April 2026.…

8 months ago

Trade relief: India to gain from US tariff cuts on select agri items; officials say level playing field restored

India anticipates a modest benefit from the US lifting tariffs on agricultural products like tea, coffee, and spices. While this…

8 months ago

Cyber security push: Indian firms eye specialised hiring as identity-driven threats rise; Rubrik report flags surge in AI-linked risks

Indian businesses are heavily investing in cybersecurity, with nearly 90% planning to hire specialists for digital identity, infrastructure, and cyber…

9 months ago

US-China trade boost: US hopes to finalise China rare earths deal by Thanksgiving; Beijing to suspend export curbs

The US aims to finalize a rare earths deal with China by Thanksgiving, suspending Beijing's export restrictions on critical minerals.…

9 months ago

Energy standoff: US tells Serbia to remove Russian ownership from NIS entirely; Belgrade warns of ‘historic’ decisions ahead

Serbia faces a critical juncture as the US demands complete withdrawal of Russian ownership from its largest oil company, NIS,…

9 months ago

US markets today: Wall Street logs second sharp fall as AI favourites tumble; global indices mirror tech-led slump

US stocks experienced volatility on Friday, with major AI-linked stocks like Nvidia swinging sharply, impacting broader indices. The S&P 500,…

9 months ago

Trade ties: Switzerland secures US tariff cut to 15%; $200 bn investment push announced

Switzerland will invest $200 billion in the US by 2028 following a trade agreement that significantly reduces tariffs on Swiss…

9 months ago