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New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued 325 notices for violation of consumer rights, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, imposing penalties amounting to Rs 1.19 crore to date, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.  Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and …

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Last Updated:December 18, 2024, 17:46 IST On a gross basis, India’s direct tax collections in the current financial year till December 17, 2024, stood at Rs 19,21,508 crore, a 20.32 per cent jump as compared to the corresponding period last year. The taxes include corporate tax, non-corporate tax, securities transaction …

BBC Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age after a backlash. She said “the vast majority” of women knew the changes were coming, and “as Chancellor I have to account for every penny of taxpayers money spent”. …

Individuals seeking high-yield investments can participate before the specified end date. (AI image) Special Bank FD schemes: Punjab and Sind Bank alongside IDBI Bank have introduced special fixed deposits with higher interest rates available until December 31, 2024. Individuals seeking high-yield investments can participate before the specified end date. IDBI …

Last Updated:December 18, 2024, 15:45 IST The 30-share BSE Sensex fell for the second straight session, nosediving 1,064.12 points or 1.30% to close at 80,684.45, slipping below the 81,000 mark. Traders attributed the decline to sustained foreign capital outflows and a negative trend in global markets, dampening overall sentiment. Stock …

New Delhi: Private sector lender Axis Bank has announced a host of changes in the terms and conditions of its credit cards that will kick in from 20 December 2024. Here are the details regarding Axis Bank Credit Card Rules Changing From 20 December 1. Finance/Interest charges Finance/Interest charges applicable …

Zomato’s market cap has seen a remarkable 190% increase to Rs 2,51,900 crore. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal is India’s 2nd biggest self-made entrepreneur! Zomato’s valuation has seen a remarkable 190% increase to Rs 2,51,900 crore, positioning its CEO Deepinder Goyal as India’s second-highest valued self-made entrepreneur, according to Hurun India. …

The UK inflation rate has gone up for the second month in a row, according to official figures for November. The figure rose to 2.6%, up from 2.3% in the year to October, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. Fuel and clothing were among the main drivers …