CBDT signs 174 advance pricing agreements in FY 2024-25, Legal News, ET LegalWorld

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) entered into a record 174 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in FY 2024-25. These includes Unilateral APAs (UAPAs), Bilateral APAs (BAPAs) and Multilateral APAs (MAPAs). With this, the total number of APAs since the inception of the programme has reached 815, comprising 615 UAPAs, 199 BAPAs […]

Economy

Pan-India electricity consumption by EV charging stations hits 590 MU in Apr-Dec FY25

The volume of electricity consumed by public charging stations (PCSs) for electric vehicles (EVs) across the country rose by almost 85 per cent Y-o-Y to 590.06 million units (MU) during the first three quarters in the current financial year. As per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), PCSs in Delhi consumed the […]

Haldiram’s sells minority stake to IHC and Alpha Wave Global to boost global presence

Haldiram’s Snacks Food, India’s leading snack and food brand, confirmed on Monday that it has sold a stake to two new investors—International Holding Company (IHC) and Alpha Wave Global. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, according to news agency PTI. This follows the announcement from Sunday, where Haldiram’s revealed a minority stake […]

March property registrations in Mumbai surge on high demand

Property registrations in Mumbai in March at close to 15500 units, saw a strong surge both on year and sequentially, netting the state government record revenue of ₹1,588 crore, Maharashtra government data showed. The boost in stamp duty collections was due to a higher proportion of large ticket-sized transactions, according to data analysed by Knight […]

Trump’s Re-Election Led To ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Cutting a MAJOR Scene; Carrie Coon REVEALS

Tamannaah & KJo Set Major Fashion Goals at LFW – See Their Stunning Looks! At the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW), Tamannaah Bhatia and Karan Johar stole the spotlight with their jaw-dropping fashion statements. The duo set major style goals, turning heads with their impeccable outfits.Tamannaah dazzled in a sophisticated and elegant ensemble, showcasing her effortless […]

Par panel proposes fines, incentives for NE states to ensure funds utilisation for judicial infra, ET LegalWorld

Amid instances of non-utilisation of funds to create infrastructure for the subordinate judiciary in the northeastern states, a parliamentary panel has proposed a system of penalties and incentives, saying it could create a sense of urgency among the states for timely and effective use of the funds. In its report on judicial infrastructure in the […]

Heart conditions in women: Know the early warning signs to watch out for | Health

Heart diseases in women are at a disturbing rise and is one of the leading causes of death. However, the early symptoms are often misinterpreted and overlooked, making medical intervention delayed. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Bhushan Bari, consultant cardiologist, Ruby Hall Clinic said, “Women’s heart symptoms are often underdiagnosed or mistaken for […]

Economy

DGCA calls on airlines over wheelchair accessibility issue

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will meet with domestic airlines to address concerns regarding wheelchair accessibility for travellers, sources told businessline. Sources said the meeting is expected to take place on April 1 (Tuesday), 2025. The meeting comes after concerns emerged regarding delays, limited availability, and insufficient number of wheelchairs. Besides, the issue […]

Vanke reports $6.8 billion annual loss amid struggling Chinese property market

Hong Kong-listed property giant Vanke reported a significant annual loss of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, attributing the sharp decline to falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite efforts by Beijing to revive the struggling housing market. The company stated that 2024 had been an “exceptionally challenging year,” apologizing for the “distress caused” […]

Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd sells Century Pulp and Paper business to ITC for ₹3498 crore

Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) on March 31 announced the sale of its pulp and paper undertaking located in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, to ITC Limited for ₹3,498 crore as part of its strategy to focus on property business. ₹3,498 crore as part of its strategy to focus on property business. (Photo for representational purposes only) […]