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Using NRO Account for ESOPs? Here's What NRIs Should Know
I'm a non-resident Indian (NRI) and work for an IT company abroad. I have been granted employee stock options (ESOPs) of the parent company in India, which are now vested. The exercise period starts from April 2025, and I plan to pay the exercise price from my Indian non-resident ordinary (NRO) account. Is this allowed, and will the payment be taxable because I am making it from an Indian account?
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March 19, 2025
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Nasa astronauts depart space station after 9 months in orbit
Two National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) astronauts stuck in orbit for nine months finally departed the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday, kicking off their long-awaited voyage home.
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March 19, 2025
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Ola Registration Delays Cast Cloud Over Subsidy Amount
Subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme can only be claimed after the vehicle is registered
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March 19, 2025
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Our quest for food security must rely on green solutions
The obvious path of scaling up refrigeration poses climate risks that new approaches can eliminate
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March 19, 2025
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Brookfield sells holding in Reit
U.S.-based Brookfield Corp. on Tuesday divested a 5.13% unit holding in Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) for ₹883 crore through open market transactions.
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March 19, 2025
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Apps to divvy up bills do more than just that
For the many challengers to expense-sharing app Splitwise, the real hurdle to its dominance isn't building a better app but marketing it to users
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March 19, 2025
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World close to crossing climate threshold: UN's wake up call
Long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and 1.41 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organization warned in its State of the Global Climate report on Tuesday.
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March 19, 2025
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Exports of motorcycle parts are surging
Auto component exports, including motorcycle parts, have shown steady growth over the past three years
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March 19, 2025
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Gold Rush Continues, Breaches ₹91k Level
Gold prices climbed by ₹500 to hit another record high of ₹91,250 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday driven by sustained buying by stockists and retailers amid a strong trend overseas, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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March 19, 2025
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Capex, fiscal discipline haven't led to social spend cuts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government's push for capital expenditure (capex), while maintaining fiscal discipline, has not come at the cost of public spending, emphasizing that allocations for social welfare and education have increased significantly.
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March 19, 2025
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States May Get ₹22,400 Cr for Green Energy Corridor-III
The Centre is likely to provide the assistance for developing intra-state transmission systems
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March 19, 2025
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TechM expands its Google Cloud tie-up
Tech Mahindra on Tuesday announced an expanded long-term partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for enterprises globally.
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March 19, 2025
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Indian steel prices will face pressure
Indian steel prices will face pressure in the upcoming fiscal year as local mills grapple with cheaper imports from China and rising risks from aggressive tariff policies, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday.
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March 19, 2025
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Aircraft shortage to last at least 4 years
Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson on Tuesday said the global aircraft shortage hampering airline growth will persist for four to five years as supply snags hobble production at jetmakers Boeing and Airbus.
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March 19, 2025
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China's Woes Could Spill Over: Let's Stay Vigilant
Beijing's consumption stimulus seems insufficient. It needs to scale back production, but the world can't count on it to do so. India must stay alert to any dumping by China of its excess
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March 19, 2025
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Apple Loses German Antitrust Appeal
Apple lost an appeal on Tuesday against a regulatory assessment that opens the iPhone maker up to stricter controls in Germany, the Federal Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday, following years of debate over the company's market position.
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March 19, 2025
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Robust demand for office spaces to give occupancy a leg-up
Room for more?
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March 19, 2025
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CCD Averts Insolvency with Ares SSG Cap Deal
The final tranche of debt settlement hinges on ebitda, stock performance
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March 19, 2025
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Expectations of safeguard duty drive up steel prices
DGTR last week suggested a 15% duty on the alloy to protect India from cheap imports
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March 18, 2025
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Nivara gets ₹245 cr in a round led by True North
Nivara Home Finance Ltd has raised ₹245 crore in its series B round led by private equity firm True North.
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March 18, 2025
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Vedantu preps for IPO in 1-2 yrs as offline expansion drives growth
The company's consolidated operating revenue rose 21% y-o-y in FY24, while it cut its losses by 58%
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March 18, 2025
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Intel's New CEO Plots Overhaul of Manufacturing and AI Operations
Intel's incoming chief executive officer (CEO), Lip-Bu Tan, has considered major changes to its chip manufacturing methods and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies ahead of his return to the company on Tuesday, two people familiar with Tan's thinking told Reuters, in a sweeping bid to revive the ailing technology giant.
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March 18, 2025
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Shows with high viewership aren't always audience favourites
Some shows on streaming platforms may have gained high viewership from the hype built around them and generous marketing spends, but these web originals don't necessarily become audience favourites.
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March 18, 2025
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Creditors Invoke Promoters' Shares as Gensol Tanks 68%
Three creditors wrested 6.96% of the pledged shares as founders failed to provide collateral
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March 18, 2025
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HDFC Life: Tad ahead of the rest
Life insurance companies have posted disappointing numbers for February. Life Insurance Corp. of India Ltd (LIC) is the biggest drag. It still accounts for nearly one-third of the industry's total annual premium equivalent (APE) based on FY25 data till date, so any significant drop in its performance has a big impact on total industry data.
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March 18, 2025
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US Will Find It Hard To Walk The Talk, Face Worst Recession Of My Lifetime
The recent slump in the US stock markets has raised concerns about President Donald Trump's economic policies on tariffs, immigration crackdowns and federal budget cuts.
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March 18, 2025
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Meta vs CCI: NCLAT to rule on WhatsApp data privacy dispute
NCLAT to decide whether to hear Meta's appeal before or after the new data protection rules take effect
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March 18, 2025
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Chase for chill to lift summer-driven biz
Forecast spells demand for beverages, fans, air-conditioners
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March 18, 2025
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Startups Curate Experiences to Tap Surge in Luxury Travel
Growing demand for exclusive, high-end vacations fuels rise of bespoke holiday packages
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March 18, 2025
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Understanding the hype for a dose of magnesium
Touted as a cure for stress and sleep, magnesium has become a wellness obsession. Mint explores the science behind the noise
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