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Gem City Ratnapura 2025 - International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition- 15th - 17th August 2025

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Industry Expo 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka- 18th to 21st September 2025

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40th Trade Expo Indonesia Exhibition | Seminar | Business Matching | Trade Mission- 15th to 19th October 2025

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CUSTOMS

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Aug

Notification No. 49/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962

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Aug

Notification No. 48/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4, read with section 3 and sub sections (1) and (1A) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962

INCOME TAX

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Aug

Notification No. 106/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3160(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (b) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Circular No. 10/2025 (Delhi)
Relaxation of time limit for processing of returns of income filed electronically which were incorrectly invalidated by CPC - reg.

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Aug

Notification No. 108/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3162(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 109/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3163(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 110/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3164(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 111/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3165(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 112/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3166(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 113/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3167(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 114/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3203(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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Aug

Notification No. 115/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 3204(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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INDIAN ECONOMY

FinMin working on strategy to insulate economy from geo political shocks: DIPAM Secretary

The finance ministry is doing weekly capital review of all public sector undertakings and is working on strategies that can insulate the Indian economy from geo-political risks, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Friday. The secretary in the Department or Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) ...

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Beyond tariffs: Reforms India needs to seize the global economic moment

The global economy is entering an era of fragmentation and strategic friction. On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on India, plus a penalty. Despite the rhetoric, the nations are close partners, with the US being one of India's most important export destinations. While we have deep and growing t...

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India's services exports rise 12% in June 2025, imports 5%: RBI

India's international trade in services showed notable momentum in June 2025, with both exports and imports registering year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The value of services exports (receipts) stood at USD 32.11 billion in June 2025, reflecting a 12.0 per...

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Game of Thrones economics: US rules, China leverages, India waits

In Game of Thrones, when Littlefinger smugly claims “knowledge is power,” Cersei Lannister calmly orders her guards to seize him, draw their swords, and hold one to his throat, only to stop them with a word. “Power is power,” she reminds him. That scene hits hard because it isn’t just fantasy. It’s a bl...

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Trump's tariffs are set to hurt US more than India, SBI Research notes

The 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods that Trump announced is expected to have more significant economic implications for America than for India, SBI Research said in a report on August 1. According to the report, the impact of these tariffs may ultimately be more detrimental to the US economy than to India'...

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Fitch cuts India’s GDP growth projections to 6.3%; sees limited impact of US tariffs on corporates

Fitch Ratings on Friday cut India’s GDP projections for the current fiscal to 6.3 per cent and said it expects a limited direct impact of higher US tariffs on Indian corporates. In its Global Economic Outlook in April, Fitch had estimated India’s GDP growth at 6.4 per cent for 2025-26. “We expect India’s G...

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Tariff impact limited to less than half of exports to US

Less than half of India’s merchandise exports to the US are exposed to the 25% additional duties imposed by US President Donald Trump, but that is little reason for comfort as the blow would be heavy where it is applied. Worse, sectors that could be hit are largely employment-intensive ones where MSMES hold l...

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India may increase LNG, crude imports from US to ease trade pressure

As Washington tightens its stance through high tariffs and a penalty on imports from India, the country could seek to leverage the situation by offering trade arrangements such as long-term LNG contracts, increased crude oil imports, and joint ventures in solar and other renewable sources of energy to help ea...

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MARKET & FINANCE

India's forex reserves rise to $698.19 billion, up $2.7 billion as of July 25

India's forex reserves increased by $2.7 billion to $698.19 billion for the week ending July 25, data by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday. Previously, India's forex reserves had dipped by $3.06 billion to $696.67 billion for the week ending July 18. Foreign currency assets, a major component o...

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FPIs net sell shares worth Rs 3,366 crores, DIIs net buy Rs 3,186 on August 1

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) were net sellers to the tune of 3,366 crore worth of shares in Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought Rs 3186 crore worth of shares, according to provisional NSE data, on August 1. DIIs purchased equities worth Rs 14,990 crore and offloa...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

With new 40% tariff on transshipments, Trump takes aim at US dependence on China's factories

Ever since President Trump began raising tariffs on goods from China during his first term, Chinese companies have raced to set up warehouses and factories in Southeast Asia, Mexico and elsewhere to bypass US tariffs with indirect shipments to the American market via other countries. But on Thursday, Trump to...

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Oil earnings slip: Exxon and Chevron Q2 profit hits 4-year low; revenue dips as crude prices stay weak despite output rise

Exxon Mobil and Chevron on Friday reported their lowest second-quarter profits in four years, as lower global energy prices and a surge in oil supply from OPEC+ weighed on revenues. However, both US oil giants still managed to beat Wall Street's earnings expectations, driven by higher production volumes. ...

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OpenAI raises $8.3 billion at $300 billion valuation: NYT

OpenAI has secured $8.3 billion in new funding, valuing the company at an estimated $300 billion, according to The New York Times. The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, a part of OpenAI's broader strategy to secure $40 billion this year. Back in March, OpenAI shared plans to raise signifi...

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New Tesla Sales in Spain Rise 27% in July, Other EV Sales More Than Double

Tesla's new car sales in Spain rose 27% in July from the same month in 2024 to 702 vehicles, registration data released by industry group ANFAC showed on Friday, while sales of electrified cars as a whole skyrocketed, with a 155% rise. Sales of Tesla cars in Spain were up 1.1% in the first seven months of ...

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Exxon Beats Profit Estimates, Eyes Acquisition Opportunities

Exxon Mobil beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday as higher oil and gas output and low production costs offset the impact of lower crude prices. The biggest U.S. oil producer made clear that it is ready to take advantage of lower oil prices and make acquisitions, but only if it is ...

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BYD's July Production Falls for First Time in 17 Months as Expansion Spree Slows

BYD's vehicle production fell 0.9% in July from a year earlier, ending a 16-month growth streak that has catapulted the Chinese automaker into the world's largest electric vehicle maker. BYD made 317,892 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) globally last month, while sales edged up 0.6% to 344,296...

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Microsoft lays off thousands, makes $27 billion profit in Q2 — CEO Satya Nadella doubles down on AI mania

Microsoft layoffs in 2025 and Satya Nadella's AI strategy: At a time when thousands of Microsoft employees are still reeling from sudden job cuts, the tech giant has posted $27.2 billion in net income for the latest quarter, a 24% jump from the previous year, as per a report. The driving force behind that gro...

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How Moscow might respond if Trump stops Russian oil to India

U.S. President Donald Trump's demand on India to halt Russian oil imports could threaten billions in Russian revenues, prompt Moscow to retaliate by stopping a major U.S.-led oil pipeline and potentially lead to a new global supply crisis. India, the world's third largest oil importer, has become the bigge...

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INCOME TAX

New tax rules from 2026? 5 changes in Income Tax Bill that make it different from existing law

New Income Tax Bill, 2025: The Centre has taken a big step towards making the tax system simple and transparent in the country. The Modi government introduced the ‘Income Tax Bill, 2025’ in Parliament during the budget session this year to replace the existing Income Tax Act, 1961. This Bill, after being intr...

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ITR-2 glitch could derail filings: CA flags error in capital gains loss adjustment

Chartered Accountant Aditi Bhardwaj has flagged a critical glitch in the ITR-2 online utility—an error that could cause tax returns to be flagged, adjusted, or rejected under Section 143(1). In a post on X, Bhardwaj pointed out an inconsistency in how the utility handles capital gains and loss adjustments ...

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Banking

UPI transactions hit record high of 19.47 bn in July; NPCI limits balance check to 50/day

The number of transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of 19.47 billion in July, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). In terms of value, it was Rs 25.08 lakh crore, the second highest after Rs 25.14 lakh crore recor...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

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IMF Lowers Bar for Argentina Reserves Accumulation, Next Review Due After Local October Elections

The International Monetary Fund lowered the bar for Argentina's reserve accumulation targets through 2026 in its $20 billion program and removed a review that was due before the country's October legislative elections as detailed ...

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UK Factories Edge Closer to End of Downturn, PMI Suggests

Britain's manufacturers - hit in recent months by trade wars and higher taxes - moved closer to a return to growth in July and executives were their most optimistic in five months, according to a survey published on Friday. The...

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Indonesia's Economic Growth Likely Slowed Again in Q2: Reuters Poll

Indonesia's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years last quarter as weak household spending weighed on overall growth and offset a boost from exports, according to a Reuters poll of economists. Southeast As...

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Pakistan's Annual Inflation Accelerates to 4.1% in July

Pakistan's consumer inflation accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in July, up from 3.2% in June, driven by rising prices for food items, fuels and medicines, the statistics bureau said on Friday. July's consumer price inflation mo...

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Canada Manufacturing PMI Shows Activity Declining for Sixth Straight Month in July

Canada's manufacturing sector contracted for a sixth straight month in July as tariffs undercut trade with the United States and spurred firms to reduce inventory as well as staffing levels, data on Friday showed. The S&P Globa...

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US Manufacturing Extends Slump; Factory Employment Lowest in 5 Years

U.S. manufacturing contracted for a fifth straight month in July and factory employment dropped to the lowest level in five years amid tariffs that have raised prices of imported raw materials. The Institute for Supply Manageme...

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US Construction Spending Extends Decline in June

U.S. construction spending dropped further in June amid a sharp decline in outlays on single-family housing projects because of higher mortgage rates and rising inventory. The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday ...

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Russian Rouble Expected to Weaken by 20% in Next 12 Months, Poll Shows

The Russian rouble is expected to weaken to 100 against the U.S. dollar in the next 12 months, a 20% decline from its current level, according to a Reuters poll of 14 analysts on Friday, with potential new U.S. sanctions viewed as...

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EU Banks Can Weather Recession Driven by Global Trade War, Stress Test Shows

Banks across the European Union are strong enough to weather an economic shock driven by geopolitical and trade tensions, the European Banking Authority said on Friday as it presented the outcome of its latest health check of the ...

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US unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in July

US job growth slowed more than anticipated in July, with the labour market showing signs of cooling. Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 73,000 last month, following a revised gain of only 14,000 jobs in June, according to the Labour De...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Suzlon secures 381 MW order from Zelestra India in first FDRE project; shares surge 5.99%

Suzlon Group on Friday announced that it has secured a 381 MW order from Zelestra India and its affiliates. This is Zelestra’s first-ever FDRE project. “With proven end-to-end capabilities, from cutting-edge turbine technology...

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‘Exposure only around Rs 6,500 cr,’ Reliance Infra issues statement on ED action against Anil Ambani

Troubles for the Anil Ambani Group of companies are not ending. The latest on the ED summons to Anil Ambani over Rs 10,000 crore loan fraud on August 5—Reliance Group sources have confirmed to Financial Express.com that Reliance I...

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Adani Power Q1 FY26 results: Profit slips 15% due to increasing costs and lower merchant tariffs

Adani Power’s net profit declined by 15.5 per cent YoY in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. The company posted a net profit of Rs 3305 crore in Q1 FY26 against a net profit of Rs 3912 crore in Q1FY25. Furthermore, the A...

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ITC Q1 Results: Profit rises marginally by 3.21% to Rs 5,343.41 crore; no dividend announced

ITC Ltd on Friday released its fiscal first quarter earnings report with a profit growth of 3.21 per cent to Rs 5,343.41 crore in comparison to Rs 5,176.99 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY25. It posted revenue...

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GST

GST collection increases 7.5 % in July, reaches Rs 1.96 lakh crore

Gross GST collection increased 7.5 per cent to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July on higher domestic revenues. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was Rs 1.82 lakh crore in July 2024. Last month, the collection was Rs 1.84 lakh crore. The gross domestic revenue grew 6.7 per cent to Rs 1.43 lakh cror...

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