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ITR filing FY 2024-25: ITR-6 excel utility for AY 2025-26 released by Income Tax Department — here’s what taxpayers should know

ITR filing FY 2024-25: ITR-6 excel utility for AY 2025-26 released by Income Tax Department — here’s what taxpayers should know

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 6 for...

Another tariff hit: Donald Trump signals levies on chips and steel; semiconductor duties may hit 300%

Another tariff hit: Donald Trump signals levies on chips and steel; semiconductor duties may hit 300%

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump is loading another tariff bullet, this time aimed at semiconductor chips and steel.The...

Balcony solar trend in US gains momentum, plug-in kits offer cheaper option, demand seen rising as rooftop credits end

Balcony solar trend in US gains momentum, plug-in kits offer cheaper option, demand seen rising as rooftop credits end

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

When Oakland resident Terrence Dwyer got a flyer advertising a solar system small enough to fit on...

US markets today: Dow up 141 points as Wall Street eyes record week finish, UnitedHealth jumps on Buffett stake

US markets today: Dow up 141 points as Wall Street eyes record week finish, UnitedHealth jumps on Buffett stake

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

US stocks hovered near record highs on Friday as Wall Street moved towards closing another winning week,...

US retail sales up 0.5% in July as shoppers shrug off Trump tariffs; auto, online, furniture lead gains

US retail sales up 0.5% in July as shoppers shrug off Trump tariffs; auto, online, furniture lead gains

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

Shoppers in the US kept up a healthy pace of spending in July, particularly at auto dealerships,...

India-Singapore economic ties: 4th joint working group meet reviews trade, explores new sectors; milestone year for partnership

India-Singapore economic ties: 4th joint working group meet reviews trade, explores new sectors; milestone year for partnership

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

India and Singapore held the fourth meeting of their Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI)...

GST rates to come down drastically! 99% of items in 12% bracket may move to 5%; here’s how you will benefit

GST rates to come down drastically! 99% of items in 12% bracket may move to 5%; here’s how you will benefit

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

Presently, the GST system has four tax tiers of 5, 12, 18, and 28 percent. (AI image)...

India-Asean trade talks: Jakarta to host next AITIGA review in October, $123 bn bilateral trade in focus

India-Asean trade talks: Jakarta to host next AITIGA review in October, $123 bn bilateral trade in focus

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

The next round of negotiations to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) will be held...

Donald Trump tariff impact: India faces hard choices, says GTRI; warns of $50 billion export hit

Donald Trump tariff impact: India faces hard choices, says GTRI; warns of $50 billion export hit

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

India is facing a difficult strategic choice after the US imposed a steep 50% country-specific tariff on...

GST reforms push: PM’s Diwali GST rate cut plan seen as timely; experts say it will boost economy

GST reforms push: PM’s Diwali GST rate cut plan seen as timely; experts say it will boost economy

Editorial Now August 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of GST 2.0, with rate cuts to be rolled out by Diwali,...