In Budget 2025, eight countries continue to maintain zero personal income tax. This article examines how these nations fund public services and what considerations residents must weigh before relocating.
Vedanta Group has outbid Adani with a ₹17,000 crore offer for Jaiprakash Associates, including disputed Yamuna Expressway land. Creditors call it the best recovery yet, though unresolved legal challenges and approvals could delay completion.
India’s GST 2.0 exempts health and life insurance premiums from tax starting September 2025. While the removal of the 18 percent levy will reduce costs, insurers may increase base premiums by 3–5 percent due to lost input tax credits.
Amazon has launched major discounts on smartphones, from entry-level models to ultra-premium devices, ahead of the Great Indian Festival Sale 2025. The sale, starting 23 September, offers up to 40 percent savings, plus bank, EMI, and exchange benefits.
Health insurance premiums are rising in India and globally, driven by medical inflation and lifestyle diseases. Managing the base sum insured through top-up covers, deductibles, and early enrollment offers policyholders a practical way to balance affordability with protection.
India has reduced GST on consumer durables, lowering tax on TVs and ACs from 28% to 18%. A 40-inch Smart TV may now cost about ₹25,960, while a 1.5-ton AC could be cheaper by ₹3,000–₹4,000 under the new GST rates.
Tesla has proposed a new compensation plan for Elon Musk that could make him the world’s first trillionaire. The performance-based package, valued at up to $1 trillion, requires Tesla to reach ambitious targets in production, robotics, and market capitalisation.
The University of Jammu has confirmed that the JKSET/LASET 2025 exam will be held on 7 September 2025. Updated admit cards are mandatory, and exam centres have been revised in Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh. Candidates must follow only official notices.
India’s semiconductor sector is surging, with CG Power, MosChip, and other firms drawing strong investor interest. New OSAT facilities, government support, and rising demand are driving stock gains, but analysts warn of volatility and supply chain risks.
Urban families in India are delaying purchases despite higher incomes, the CMIE report shows. Rising profits, weak wage growth, and policy uncertainty are keeping consumer sentiment low, highlighting a disconnect between income gains and spending power.
