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Budget 2025 income tax: Raise 30% income tax slab; provide flat 30% deductions on gross income – here’s why – The Times of India

Budget 2025 income tax: Raise 30% income tax slab; provide flat 30% deductions on gross income – here’s why – The Times of India

Budget 2025: Shetty advocates for a 30% flat deduction on gross income with a ₹15 lakh ceiling on deductions. Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should look to increase the income tax threshold for the 30% tax bracket in her Union Budget 2025, says Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar.According to BankBazaar, three important income tax changes that …

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UCO bank announces 27% increase in net profit for Q3 – The Times of India

UCO bank announces 27% increase in net profit for Q3 – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: State-run UCO Bank has reported a 27.1 per cent annual increase in net profit for the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, reaching Rs 638.83 crore, reflecting a significant rise from the Rs 502.83 crore profit recorded during the corresponding period last year.The bank’s total income grew by 15.5 per cent, amounting Rs 7,405.89 crore for the …

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5 big PF changes in 2025: EPFO members take note – from easy PF transfer to EPF member profile updation – The Times of India

5 big PF changes in 2025: EPFO members take note – from easy PF transfer to EPF member profile updation – The Times of India

We take a look at 5 major EPF changes in 2025 that members should know: EPF members take note! The EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization) has rolled out significant service modifications, including a streamlined joint declaration procedure, the launch of CPPS (Centralized Pension Payment System), pension policy clarifications for higher wages, online profile modification capabilities, and straightforward PF transfer processes. …

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TCS, Infosys & other top IT firms boost fresher hiring targets – details here – The Times of India

TCS, Infosys & other top IT firms boost fresher hiring targets – details here – The Times of India

The Indian IT sector, valued at $254 billion, experienced a significant reduction of over 70,000 employees in FY24. (AI image) India’s top IT services firms like TCS and Infosys have set higher fresher recruitment goals for fiscal 2026, encouraged by indicators of renewed technology investment. The six largest IT organisations in the country collectively aim to recruit approximately 82,000 new …

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Top stock recommendations for January 21, 2025 – The Times of India

Top stock recommendations for January 21, 2025 – The Times of India

Top stock picks today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, JSW Steel and Divi’s Laboratories are the top stock picks for today:JSW Steel – Buy in the range between Rs 920 and Rs 930, Stop loss at Rs 880; Target: Rs 1,000JSW Steel has taken support from …

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100% FDI in insurance to boost inflows: Moody’s – The Times of India

100% FDI in insurance to boost inflows: Moody’s – The Times of India

MUMBAI: Moody’s Ratings has said it sees significant foreign direct investment flows into the insurance sector if govt goes ahead with a proposal to increase foreign direct investment to 100% from 74%. This is coupled with improving margins for Indian insurers, brought about by govt pressure on public sector insurers, the listing of insurance companies, and the move toward newer …

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Paytm Q3 results: Company reports loss of Rs 208 crore, 36% decline in revenue – The Times of India

Paytm Q3 results: Company reports loss of Rs 208 crore, 36% decline in revenue – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, reported a consolidated loss of Rs 208.5 crore for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024. This marks a slight improvement compared to the Rs 221.7 crore loss in the same period last year. The reduction in losses was primarily due to lower expenses, including payment processing charges and employee costs. …

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IDBI Bank Q3 profit surges 31% to Rs 1,908 crore – The Times of India

IDBI Bank Q3 profit surges 31% to Rs 1,908 crore – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: IDBI Bank on Monday reported a robust 31% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹1,908 crore for the December 2024 quarter. The rise in profit was attributed to reduced provisioning and higher interest income. In the same period last year, the LIC-controlled bank had recorded a net profit of ₹1,458 crore.According to the bank’s regulatory filing, total income …

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