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Mallika Soni

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Stock market may like Budget 2024 if Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on these themes

Elara Securities anticipates positive market response to Union Budget 2024 emphasizing fiscal consolidation and targeted growth.

Stock market: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.(Reuters)
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 11:39 AM IST

Jefferies' Chris Wood on Budget 2024: India should have no capital gains tax

Global Equity Strategist suggests no capital gains tax in India to boost investment and market expansion ahead of Union Budget presentation

General view of Jefferies Financial Group offices in Manhattan, New York City, US.(Reuters)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 04:56 PM IST

A look at key macro numbers ahead of Budget: GDP, fiscal deficit, inflation

GDP projected to grow at 7% this fiscal. Tax collections healthy in Q1. Fiscal deficit target set at 5.1% for FY25. Inflation on the rise.

Budget 2024: Experts widely expect that at least a few populist schemes will be announced which will help boost the rural economy and also create jobs.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring cheer to middle-class with income tax changes?

Union Budget 2024 may focus on Income Tax relief for low earners to boost economic growth

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is seen.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Economic Survey 2024: Why is it crucial, when and who presents it

The first Economic Survey of India was presented in 1950-51. Until 1964, it was presented with the Budget after which it was separated and presented before it.

Economic Survey is presented in Parliament a day before the Union Budget. It provides a detailed overview of the economic performance of the country over the past financial year and contains statistical data related to parameters like GDP growth, inflation, employment, fiscal deficit.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 02:50 PM IST

Budget 2024: Taxpayers, you can expect these 6 income tax benefits on July 23

Budget 2024: Finance minister may announce potential changes in income tax rates, standard deduction, and Section 80C exemptions in upcoming Budget.

Budget 2024: Experts believe that adjustments to income tax slab rates could be seen in the Budget as the Finance Minister might announce tax reductions.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 02:29 PM IST

Railway Budget 2024: When is it? What to expect? All your questions answered

Railway Budget 2024 to focus on ticket fare adjustments, new train introductions, and safety enhancements.

Railway Budget 2024: The Railway Budget is the annual financial statement of Indian Railways which outlines the expenditure needed to achieve revenue targets and for the development of the railway network.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 11:39 AM IST

Budget 2024: Key facts that you must know ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

The record for longest budget speech is Nirmala Sitharaman's speech on February 1, 2020 which lasted two hours and 40 minutes.

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 01:10 PM IST

Throwback: When Manmohan Singh quoted Victor Hugo in Budget speech

Manmohan Singh presented landmark Union Budget of 1991, ushering in new era for Indian economy

Manmohan Singh quoted Victor Hugo when he presented the Union Budget on July 24, 1991.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 12:50 PM IST

This Bill Gates startup makes butter from air that tastes ‘like the real thing'

Bill Gates-supported startup, Savor, pioneers dairy-free butter with minimal environmental impact

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, speaks during the 2024 CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 10:19 AM IST

Union Budget 2024: How stock markets are likely to react before and after Budget

As per Morgan Stanley, Indian stock market investors should focus on three things in the Union Budget.

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds up the Union budget.(Reuters)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:07 AM IST

Steve Jobs built Apple with this advice from his dad: ‘Nobody will see it but…'

Steve Jobs's biographer said that he made sure everything at Apple was of the highest quality.

Steve Jobs told Walter Isaacson about his father, “He loved doing things right.”(Reuters)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 09:19 AM IST

Bill Gates says this sport is making him ‘fitter’ by the day

Nikhil Kamath asked Bill Gates' fitness secret saying, “You look fitter than I remember seeing you the last time.”

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates also played tennis with Roger Federer and shared that the experience made him feel very nervous. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 11:00 AM IST

Bill Gates' praise for Microsoft's Satya Nadella: 'Doing a great job as the CEO'

Bill Gates said, “I've had a fabulous relationship with India starting with the Microsoft experience where we hired some very smart IT graduates.”

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft Build opening keynote at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Will AI take away software engineers' jobs? Bill Gates says not in next 20 years

Bill Gates said that the need for software engineers and their skills will never reduce because of AI.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that AI is very useful in areas like education and health for which it can prove to be a boon.
Published on Jun 14, 2024 08:40 PM IST

Nikhil Kamath asks Bill Gates: Capitalism or socialism. Latter's pick is…

Bill Gates said that sometimes the governments and markets are not innovative enough or step in to solve issues.

Bill Gates and Nikhil Kamath share a longstanding philanthropic association. The latter has pledged to donate 50 per cent of his wealth to 'The Giving Pledge,' founded by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:39 PM IST

Apple sued by female employees: Company pays women less, men given more bonuses

The female employees said that during performance reviews, Apple gives higher scores to men which results in lower bonuses and pay for the women.

Apple logo is seen in this illustration. Apple was sued by two female employees who claimed discrimination in pay and bonuses. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 14, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Elon Musk's shout out to Donald Trump in Tesla meet: ‘He calls me for no reason'

Elon Musk said Donald Trump is “very nice when he calls" and that he has told the former US president that EVs are good for the future.

Elon Musk said that Donald Trump calls him often and is a “huge fan” of the futuristic Cybertruck. (AP)
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Satya Nadella doesn't like the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’: ‘Wish we said…'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, "I don't like anthropomorphizing AI. I sort of believe it's a tool."

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft Build opening keynote at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST

Tim Cook feels that people will use iPhone less because of this reason

Apple announced that it will integrate AI into its systems using a number of AI features that will be available on Apple devices with its latest software.

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US.(Bloomberg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 05:30 PM IST

OpenAI not being paid by Apple for ChatGPT integration into iOS: Report

For the integration, neither Apple nor OpenAI will exchange any money as the focus is more on exposure and integration of ChatGPT into Apple's ecosystem.

Apple logo is seen in this illustration. Apple is not paying OpenAI for this collaboration, Bloomberg reported.(Reuters)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 02:04 PM IST

Sam Altman tells employees: OpenAI to earn $3.4 billion, revenue has doubled

OpenAI will also generate about $200 million by offering access to its AI models through Microsoft Azure.

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 10:24 PM IST

GitHub's Thomas Dohmke shares pic from Bengaluru's Brigade Road with a promise

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Dohmke said that he was more optimistic than ever of how human progress can be accelerated with the use of technology.

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of Microsoft-owned GitHub, shared a photo from his India trip.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 10:48 AM IST

Elon Musk joked about spanking SpaceX coworkers, evaluated 'women's bra size'

Elon Musk personally ordered their terminations of SpaceX employees who had written an open letter to the company's management about their concerns.

Elon Musk appears at an event in London.(AP)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 01:35 PM IST

Ixigo IPO allotment finalised: Step-by-step guide on how to check status

Ixigo IPO opened for subscription on June 10. The issue had a price band of ₹83 to ₹93 per share and closed on June 12.

Ixigo IPO allotment: In the IPO, investors could apply for a minimum of 161 shares and its multiples thereafter.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:47 PM IST
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