Finance

Union Budget 2026โ€™s Infrastructure Push to Boost Real Estate Demand: Gaurav Pandey


Mr. Gaurav Pandey, Co-Chairman, FICCI Committee on Urban Development and Real Estate, and Managing Director & CEO of Godrej Properties, says the Union Budget 2026โ€™s strong focus on infrastructure-led growth and urban development will support real estate demand and sustained economic expansion.

Human Interest

Dhanteras 2025 Sees โ‚น1 Lakh Crore Sales as Gold & Silver Demand Surges Despite Record Prices


Indian consumers spent a staggering โ‚น1 lakh crore on Dhanteras 2025, with โ‚น60,000 crore pouring into gold and silver alone, despite record-high prices. According to CAIT, gold buying volumes dipped slightly, but the value of precious metal sales rose significantly, driven by a massive silver coin buying spree across metros and Tier 2/3 cities.

Business

Indiaโ€™s GST Collection Reaches โ‚น1.96 Trillion in July 2025By Allycaral News Desk | Updated August 2025


India recorded a โ‚น1.96 trillion (โ‚น1,96,000 crore / $22.4 billion) Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in July 2025, showcasing continued economic momentum and strong compliance across sectors.

Finance

Exim Bank Pays โ‚น325 Cr Dividend to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for FY 2024-25


Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman received a dividend cheque of โ‚น325 crore from Smt. Harsha Bangari, Managing Director of India Exim Bank, for the financial year 2024-25. The dividend highlights the bankโ€™s robust financial performance and continued contribution to the nationโ€™s development.