From April 1, 2025, the e-invoice portal will enforce new GST e-invoicing rules. Businesses with an Annual Aggregate Turn Over (AATO) of ₹10 crore must report e-invoices. This reporting must be done within 30 days of invoice issuance. This significantly lowers the previous ₹100 crore threshold. A large number of businesses will now be affected. …
If you are a young job seeker and looking to start your career in private organisations, then PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) could be a better start. However, you need to hurry as the deadline to register for PMIS round 2 is March 31, 2025. After receiving an overwhelming response of over 6 lakh applications in …
Women are becoming major investors in mutual funds, narrowing the gap with men. As of December 2024, 1 in 4 unique individual mutual fund investors is a woman. Their investments are spread across different categories, including equity, debt, hybrid, and passive funds. Women’s Mutual Fund Investments Have More Than Doubled According to an AMFI report, …
The Indian media and entertainment (M&E) industry continued its upward trajectory in 2024, reaching a total valuation of ₹2.5 trillion (US$ 29.14 billion), according to a report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and EY. While this marks a 3.3% growth from the previous year, the pace has notably slowed compared to …
The Indian Rupee (INR) edged higher on Friday, supported by likely foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows into local equities, as per news reports. The USD/INR pair is trading lower at 85.43, marking a 0.26% decline as of March 28, 2025. However, several factors, including month-end dollar demand and rising crude oil prices, could limit the …
India’s Information Technology (IT) sector has witnessed extraordinary growth over the past decade, emerging as a major contributor to exports and employment. The industry has expanded rapidly, with its revenue surging from ₹10,13,148 crore (US$ 118 billion) in FY15 to a projected ₹24,29,838 crore (US$ 283 billion) in FY25. According to the National Association of …
In line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF), the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID has been introduced as a key feature to streamline the academic journey of students across India. The APAAR ID is a symbol of the vision “One Nation, One Student ID,” offering a unified …
The government has taken a significant step in higher education by increasing the retirement age of teachers, drawing University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales from 60 to 65 years. This decision applies to teachers working in State Universities under the administrative control of the Higher Education Department. The move is expected to benefit many experienced …
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it is actively reshaping the world of finance. According to a recent survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF), 41% of Gen Z and Millennials are willing to let AI manage their investments. This signals a major shift in how younger generations approach financial decision-making, prioritising efficiency, …
Parliament has approved the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill. This will allow account holders to have up to 4 nominees. The Rajya Sabha gave its approval on Wednesday. Objectives of the Amended Legislation The Bill seeks to strengthen governance in India’s banking sector. It also aims to improve convenience for consumers. The amended bill will enable …
