Economic reforms in 2025 set stage for India’s global rise: Economist

IANS | December 30, 2025 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Economist and former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Ved Jain, on Tuesday said that allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector will prove to be a positive step for India’s economy and consumers.

MCA extends FY25 annual filing deadline to Jan 31

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on Tuesday extended the deadline for filing financial statements and annual returns under the Companies Act until January 31, 2026, giving companies more time to complete their mandatory filings.

PM Modi-themed kites dominate Gujarat markets ahead of International Kite Festival

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:08 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) The International Kite Festival is an annual kite festival held in Gujarat to celebrate Uttarayan – the days marking the transition of winter to summer. The tradition of flying kites during Makar Sakranti has existed in the state for decades, and people start preparing kites months in advance.

PM Modi holds brainstorming session with experts in run-up to Budget 2026-27

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with economists and sectoral experts for suggestions on boosting economic growth and creating more jobs in the economy as part of the consultation process for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is likely to be presented in Parliament on February 1.