CPI overhaul: Govt to track Amazon and Flipkart prices, inflation gauge to reflect digital shopping boom – Times of India

CPI overhaul: Govt to track Amazon and Flipkart prices, inflation gauge to reflect digital shopping boom – Times of India

India’s inflation index is set for its biggest makeover in years, with the government preparing to pull price data straight from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. The plan marks a decisive shift in how retail inflation will be measured — bringing online shopping, streaming services and digital airfares into the equation.Officials say…

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Aviation growth: Govt sets target of 350 airports by 2047, Union minister says states and smaller cities will drive expansion – Times of India

Aviation growth: Govt sets target of 350 airports by 2047, Union minister says states and smaller cities will drive expansion – Times of India

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the Centre aims to build 350 airports across India by 2047 as part of its vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’, more than doubling the current tally of 162 airports, ANI reported.Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu said civil aviation was…

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NPS vs UPS: Central government employees now have a one-time switch facility available- check details – Times of India

NPS vs UPS: Central government employees now have a one-time switch facility available- check details – Times of India

The government has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility for central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS), with a deadline of September 30, 2025.According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, employees can exercise the switch option up to one year before their date…

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US market today: Wall Street dips as Nvidia earnings awaited, Fed signals keep investors cautious – Times of India

US market today: Wall Street dips as Nvidia earnings awaited, Fed signals keep investors cautious – Times of India

Wall Street stocks slipped on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and fresh inflation data, with the pullback coming after a strong rally driven by expectations of potential interest rate cuts.The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.1% to 45,577.09, while the S&P 500 shed 0.2% to 6,455.88. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.4%…

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Energy expansion: BPCL plans Rs 95,000 crore refinery-petrochemical unit in Andhra, eyes global refining hub role – Times of India

Energy expansion: BPCL plans Rs 95,000 crore refinery-petrochemical unit in Andhra, eyes global refining hub role – Times of India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring a greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh as part of its long-term capacity expansion strategy to meet rising energy demand in India.At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, chairman and managing director Sanjay Khanna said BPCL has begun pre-project activities for…

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ITR filing AY 2025-26: How to download Form 16 for FY 2024-25? Step-by-step guide & top things taxpayers should take care of – Times of India

ITR filing AY 2025-26: How to download Form 16 for FY 2024-25? Step-by-step guide & top things taxpayers should take care of – Times of India

ITR filing: Form 16 has details of annual taxable salary income along with the personal incomes. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25: The last date to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for AY 2025-26 is approaching. This year the Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025. Before you…

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Growth opportunities: India’s household savings could channel .5 trillion into financial assets over next decade, says Goldman Sachs report

Growth opportunities: India’s household savings could channel $9.5 trillion into financial assets over next decade, says Goldman Sachs report

A Goldman Sachs report indicates a significant shift in Indian household savings. Nearly $9.5 trillion is expected to flow into financial assets in the next decade. This transition from physical assets like gold and real estate to financial instruments is notable. Long-term savings products, bank deposits, equities, and mutual funds are set to benefit. Source…

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