Robust tax mopup gives 433% boost to capex, says FM

Robust tax collections have increased capital expenditure and investment in infrastructure projects. Gross direct tax collections rose 16.77%, with expectations of further increase. Refunds worth ₹2.48 lakh crore were issued, and 1.66 crore income tax returns were processed in a day. Time for assessment reduced, faceless assessment introduced for transparency, and technology used to boost collections.

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Govt extends 20% export tax on parboiled rice until further order

The Indian government has decided to extend the 20% export tax on parboiled rice beyond March 31, aiming to ensure sufficient local stock and stabilize domestic prices. This measure, initially imposed in August last year and later extended until March 31, 2024, will now continue indefinitely. Additionally, the duty-free import of yellow peas has also been prolonged, provided that the bill of landing is issued on or before April 30, 2024.

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LTIMindtree, Eurolife FFH to set up digital hub in Athens

LTIMindtree has signed a MoU with Eurolife FFH to establish a genAl and digital hub in Athens and dedicated facilities in Poland and Mumbai. The partnership aims to leverage advanced technology to deliver innovation in the insurance industry.

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Hindalco-owned aluminium company Novelis to launch US IPO

Kumar Mangalam Birla plans to launch an IPO of Novelis, his aluminium company, in the US market. It will be the first Indian conglomerate to sell common shares in the US. The IPO will enable Hindalco to raise capital for projects and expansions. Indian companies like Rediff and Sify have previously listed on US exchanges.

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Forex spends surge in December after 9-month low

Overseas remittances jumped to $2.4 billion in Dec 2023 from a nine-month low of $1.9 billion in Nov. The highest remittance ever was recorded in June 2023, which saw a total outgo of $3,890 million after the government announced that tax collection at source (TCS) would come into force from July 1, 2023.

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Income tax demand of up to Rs 1 lakh/person to be withdrawn

CBDT said that such small tax demands that were outstanding as on Jan 31, 2024 raised under the I-T Act and also under the erstwhile Wealth Tax and Gift Tax Acts, shall be remitted and extinguished subject to the ceiling of Rs 1 lakh for a taxpayer. Taxpayers can check the status of the demands by logging on to the I-T portal.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet fintech heads next week

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will convene a meeting with fintech leaders, RBI officials, and representatives from key ministries on February 26 to address concerns following regulatory action against Paytm Payments Bank. The government aims to reassure the fintech industry of its priority status and understand their apprehensions. The meeting will involve officials from finance, information technology, and DPIIT.

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Farmers' Protest: Govt proposes various measures including MSP-related deals; farmers to respond today

Union minister Piyush Goyal has put forward a potential solution to address the concerns of protesting farmers. He said that the government-backed NCCF, NAFED will enter a five-year deal with farmers to buy pulses at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

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PMO reviewed UK free trade agreement last week

India is headed for general elections in April-May while polls in the UK are to take place by January next year. While most of the 26 chapters of the pact, dealing with the opening up of varied sectors, are either closed or at an advanced stage of negotiations, some issues related to rules of origin and market access remain unresolved.

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