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The Times Conversations panel discussion, organised by The Times of India in collaboration with the Bower School of Entrepreneurship, provided an in-depth exploration of Budget 2025 and its impact on startups and entrepreneurship. Eminent panellists shared their insights on how the government’s initiatives will shape the future of India’s startup ecosystem, making it more dynamic and globally competitive.Budget 2025 – …

An estimated 1.1 million people missed the deadline for filing their annual tax returns, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). They now face a penalty of at least £100 for missing the cut-off at the end of the day on Friday, the tax authority has said, unless they can provide a valid excuse for failing to file. More than …

London’s FTSE 100 Index tumbled down, plunging by 1.2 per cent during early trade on Monday, following concerns over a new wave of US tariffs uncertain global markets. The blue-chip index fell 105.8 points to 8,568.2 after US President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs and warned that the European Union could be next in line.Trump did not rule out targeting …

NEW DELHI: India’s manufacturing sector has been expanding at its fastest pace in six months, fueled by a surge in new orders and record-breaking export growth, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI for January, published on Monday.The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) climbed to 57.7 in January, up from 56.4, which marked one year low last December, signalling a sharp …

US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he slapped 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tax on imports from China. While arriving into Maryland from Florida, Trump told the BBC that tariffs on EU goods imported into the US could happen “pretty soon”. …

A salaried individual with Rs 13.7 lakh yearly income can achieve tax savings of approximately Rs 96,000 through NPS contributions. Latest income tax slabs 2025-26 after Budget 2025: Zero income tax on Rs 13.7 lakh salary? Don’t rub your eyes! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2025 speech announced that there will be NIL or zero income tax for …

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ether witnessed steep declines on Monday as rising tariff war tensions weakened investor sentiments. During early trade in Asia, Bitcoin fell to $94,476.18, briefly hitting a three-week low of $91,441.89. Ether saw an even steeper drop of 24 per cent, hitting its lowest level since September, to $2,494.33.The downturn extended into Sunday, with bitcoin slipping …

Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi BBC Shein has been relaunched in India by Reliance Retail Chinese fast fashion app Shein has relaunched in India five years after it was banned by Delhi, under a deal with Indian firm Reliance Retail. An official from Reliance Retail, who did not wish to be named, told the BBC the firm has entered a …

The financial landscape presents complex challenges that require strategic navigation. The banking sector’s increased exposure to Priority Sector Lending (PSL) segments necessitates robust risk assessment frameworks. Banks must enhance their monitoring systems to manage potential asset quality concerns whilst maintaining adequate capital buffers.The government’s borrowing patterns could influence market liquidity and yield curves. Banks need to optimise their treasury operations …

Asian shares slid on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Investors are bracing for a potential trade war that could hit the earnings of major companies and dent global growth. Canada and Mexico have said that they will hit back with retaliatory tariffs while China promised …