Working abroad or hiring a foreign national in India? EPFO’s International Worker rules can change how much you contribute, when you can withdraw EPF and how social-security benefits work.
Mumbai: India’s real estate sector is expanding the range of assets being brought to the public markets as companies seek to tap investor interest in initial public offerings (IPOs). The evolving public market now features specialised platforms with recurring revenue and institutional backing across co-working, real estate investment trusts, student housing, education infrastructure, logistics parks,…
Amid widespread discussion about transaction fees and merchant charges, the government on Saturday clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and that small merchants will not incur charges for accepting digital payments. In fact, the MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) charges will be applicable for a few sets of merchant transactions What did the government…
The West Bengal government on 22 July officially constituted the state’s 7th central pay commission (CPC) and has appointed former government secretary and IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairperson of the panel, according to a PTI report. This comes a day after Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told reporters that his government will aim to…
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday extended the deadline for investment advisers and research analysts to enrol with the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) by a month to September 3, 2026. The earlier deadline for enrolment was August 3, 2026. The extension follows representations from industry participants and PaRRVA seeking more time for enrolment,…
India’s markets regulator is set to overhaul decades-old rules and stem soaring outflows of foreign funds, three sources said, in a move some investors say would help the South Asian nation beef up its weighting in global stock market indexes. The changes, if finalised, will come as foreign ownership of Indian stocks has hit a…
ET Intelligence Group: India Inc reported a 19.4% year-on-year revenue growth in the June quarter – the strongest in at least nine quarters – driven by strong performance in the auto, banking, metals, and pharma sectors. While net profit also grew in double digits at 11%, rising input costs made it the slowest growth rate…