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- Nepal Halves Capital Gains Tax on Shares After Market Downturn
· Business & Finance
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Nepali government has reversed a recent increase in capital gains tax (CGT) on share transactions following a prolonged decline in the country’s stock…
- UBA Named Official Subscription Channel for Dangote Refinery's Landmark IPO
· Business & Finance
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been designated as one of the authorised financial institutions through which eligible investors can subscribe to shares in the Initial…
- Oracle Initiates New Layoff Round Amid AI Investment and Expansion
· Business & Finance
Oracle has commenced a new round of layoffs, with affected employees reportedly receiving termination notices early on Monday, September 14. Business Insider confirmed the cuts…
- Bangladesh Bank Sells $11.5 Million in First Open Auction, Meets 58% of Target
· Business & Finance
Bangladesh Bank sold $11.5 million of its foreign‑exchange reserves to six commercial banks on 14 September through an open auction, achieving about 58 % of its $20 million…
- Wall Street Slides Again as Oil Prices Spike and 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007
· Business & Finance
U.S. stocks declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision and Treasury yields surged to multiyear…
- Government Unveils 21-Point Plan to Boost Capital Market After Bhotekoshi Flood Damage
· Business & Finance
The government has announced a 21-point action plan aimed at strengthening the capital market and easing the economic strain caused by recent flooding in the Bhotekoshi River.…
- DSE to Meet Top Brokerages Amid Deepening Stock Market Slump
· Business & Finance
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has called an emergency meeting with the country's 30 largest brokerage firms as the market continues its extended decline, deepening concerns…
- IBBI Proposes Four Amendments to Personal Guarantor Resolution Process
· Business & Finance
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has announced four amendments aimed at tightening safeguards in the insolvency resolution of personal guarantors to corporate…
- NEPSE Climbs 25.55 Points as Life and Non‑Life Insurance Stocks Lead
· Business & Finance
KATHMANDU, Sept. 14 – The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 25.55 points on Monday, rising 1 % to close at 2,585.04 points amid government discussions on secondary‑market…
- Latvian Carrier airBaltic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in US Court
· Business & Finance
airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia with additional operational bases in Estonia, Finland, and Lithuania, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy…
- IRCTC Sets New Booking Record Amid Festive Rush, Rolls Out Security and Capacity Upgrades
· Business & Finance
Indian Railways' online ticketing arm, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), has ramped up upgrades to its reservation system as festive-season demand pushes…
- Public Sector Bank Employees Strike Nationwide Over Five-Day Workweek Demand
· Business & Finance
Public sector banking operations across India were disrupted on Friday, September 11, as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) staged a nationwide strike. Private banks…
- ITAT Ahmedabad Grants Partial Relief to Kuwait-Based NRI in Rs 3.63 Crore Unexplained Income Case
· Business & Finance
An Indian national employed in Kuwait's oilfields, originally from Ahmedabad, faced income tax scrutiny after remitting over a crore of rupees to his Indian bank accounts without…
- Dow Jones Breaks Key Support, Faces Further Decline to 51,500
· Business & Finance
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has broken through a critical support zone that lies between the 52,825 level—an area that has been acting as a support since August—, the 61.8%…
- UK Economy Beats Forecasts in July, Boosted by AI-Driven Services Growth
· Business & Finance
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, surpassing economists' expectations of zero growth, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The unexpected expansion was…
- Apple's AirPods 5 Launch Puts Spotlight on $20 Upgrade Choice for Investors
· Business & Finance
Apple has opened preorders for its new AirPods 5 earbuds, priced at $129 for the base model and $149 for a version that includes a wireless charging case. Both models are set to…
- Victrex Stock Soars 14% as Profit Outlook Improves Under CEO's Recovery Strategy
· Business & Finance
Shares of Victrex climbed as much as 14% on Wednesday following an upgraded full-year profit forecast from the specialty chemicals company, signaling early success for chief…
- Comparing Why Indian Entrepreneurs Build Abroad and Chinese Founders Return Home
· Business & Finance
A recent analysis of global unicorn data highlights a notable difference between Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs. According to Hurun's Global Unicorn Index 2026, Indians have…
- Sugar Price Surge in 2026 Raises Questions Over Government's Preparedness
· Business & Finance
India's retail sugar prices climbed to unprecedented levels in August 2026, prompting the Union government to introduce several measures aimed at controlling prices and ensuring…
- Fortum Signs 22-Year Power Deal Tied to $13B Google Investment, Backing Nuclear Plant Upgrades
· Business & Finance
Fortum Oyj has entered into a 22-year power purchase agreement that will secure up to 50% of the capacity from its Loviisa nuclear power plant. The agreement is designed to…
- Metcash Shareholders Approve All AGM Resolutions as Company Reports Steady Results Despite Tough Market
· Business & Finance
Metcash Limited (MTS) held its Annual General Meeting, during which the company reported resilient financial performance, strong cash flow, and a maintained dividend despite…
- Mitsui High-tec Releases Six-Month Group Financial Results
· Business & Finance
Mitsui High-tec has published its consolidated financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year. The company's report, distributed via Reuters, presents a table of…
- Anpario Posts Strong H1 Growth Driven by Premium Feed Brands and U.S. Expansion
· Business & Finance
Anpario plc (GB:ANP) has reported robust first-half results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with revenue increasing 7% to £24.3 million and adjusted EBITDA climbing 22% to…
- ITAT Bangalore Grants Relief to Taxpayer After Consultant's Form Error Triggered Wrong Tax Regime
· Business & Finance
A Bengaluru taxpayer has secured relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bangalore after his consultant mistakenly filed a form that shifted him into the old tax…
- Singapore Airlines Pushes for Stronger Oversight Before Boosting Air India Investment
· Business & Finance
Singapore Airlines, majority-owned by Temasek, is expected to demand greater management influence and stronger governance rights before agreeing to inject additional capital into…
- Gold Prices Dip Slightly on September 9 Amid Easing Global Tensions
· Business & Finance
Gold prices in India registered a marginal decline on September 9, 2026, according to data from Good Returns. The price of 24 carat gold stood at Rs 15,431 per gram, down Rs 104…
- Adani Airport Holdings Secures $1 Billion Investment from Global Investor Consortium
· Business & Finance
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and one of India's largest private airport operators, has signed binding agreements to…
- Sensex Sheds 555 Points as US-Iran Tensions Rattle Markets, Rupee Nears 95 Mark
· Business & Finance
Mumbai's stock markets extended their losing streak on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf pushed crude oil prices higher and…
- RBA Deputy Governor's Inflation Warning Sparks Rate Hike Predictions for September
· Business & Finance
A growing number of economists now anticipate that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board will raise the cash rate at its meeting later this month, with some suggesting a…
- All Big Four Banks Now Predict Another Rate Hike, Possibly This Month
· Business & Finance
All four of Australia's major banks are forecasting a fourth interest rate hike, with overnight market movements suggesting it could arrive as soon as this month. The shift…