The Central government has collected Rs 4.75 trillion in direct taxes after adjusting for refunds, so far this financial year, up to 9 July, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/centre-collects-rs-4-75-trillion-in-net-direct-tax-receipts-so-far-this-year-11689003833410.html

#PersonalFinance | There are eight pension fund managers to choose from & one of the ways to do that is by tracking the returns.

Here is a breakdown of the performance of different funds - equity fund, government bond fund & corporate bond fund - of the private sector NPS.

#TataMotors shares on Monday hit a record high after its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unit reported 30% year-on-year jump in global wholesale dispatches in the June quarter of this fiscal year.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/tata-motors-becomes-16th-most-valued-automaker-beats-kia-corporation-mcap-11688991650852.html

Jayshree Ullal and Indra Nooyi are among four Indian-origin women who have made it to the #Forbes list of America's 100 most successful self-made women, with a combined net worth of a $4.06 billion.

Read here: https://livemint.com/news/world/four-indian-origin-biz-leaders-in-2023-forbes-100-richest-self-made-women-list-11688992651990.html

Shares of Apple, Microsoft among others heavyweight US stocks declined on Monday after #Nasdaq Inc announced the rebalance of its Nasdaq 100 index.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nasdaq-100-rebalance-apple-microsoft-other-heavyweight-stocks-fall-ahead-of-index-s-special-rebalance-11689045451742.html

The Indian #rupee opened 17 paise higher against the US dollar on Tuesday tracking weakness in the greenback that hit its lowest level in two months versus a basket of its major peers.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rupee-gains-17-paise-to-open-at-82-40-against-the-us-dollar-11689046750892.html

#PersonalFinance | Despite the IA regulation, many entities assess individual client situations and create a financial plan and offer holistic financial advice.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/regulatory-hurdles-and-unregistered-entities-hinder-growth-of-investment-advisers-in-india-11689007444289.html

#ElonMusk's #Starlink has applied to the IN-SPACe for clearances to set up earth stations.

Last year, #SpaceX had applied to the DoT for a GMPCS licence to launch broadband-from-space services in India under its Starlink brand.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/science/starlink-applies-to-in-space-seeks-to-get-clearance-for-setting-up-earth-station-report-11689040428252.html

#Bitcoin price may hit as much as $120,000 by the end of 2024, almost quadruple the current price, expect analysts at Standard Chartered as increasingly cash-rich miners reduce their sales of the token.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-set-to-hit-120-000-by-the-end-2024-says-standard-chartered-11689049560133.html

As the Russian invasion of #Ukraine continues to spread ripples across the world, the US has welcomed #India's involvement in facilitating lasting peace in #Ukraine.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-welcomes-indias-role-in-helping-achieve-lasting-peace-in-ukraine-11689043468148.html

Tata Group is closing in on an agreement to acquire Apple's supplier factory in India. The factory could be acquired by August and once closed this will be the first time a local company will start assembling iPhones.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/tata-group-close-to-an-agreement-on-manufacturing-iphones-in-india-11689055265389.html

The business enterprise value of the Indian Premier League (#IPL) stood at $15.4 billion in 2023, up 80% over last year’s $8.5 billion.

Its stand-alone brand value grew significantly to $3.2 billion this year from $1.8 billion in 2022, according to a recent report by Houlihan Lokey Inc. #IPL2023

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2023-brand-value-crosses-3-billion-11689012292420.html

#Meta's new app #Threads has reached 100 million users in just 5 days since its launch, surpassing #ChatGPT as the fastest-growing consumer product.

The app aims to become a platform with 1 billion users. #Twitter's web traffic has decreased by 11% since Threads' launch.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/twitterkiller-threads-goes-past-chatgpt-becomes-the-fastest-app-to-have-100-million-users-11689037467660.html

#MintCharts | The five-time #IPL champion #CSK topped the brand value table with $212 billion in valuation, according to a report released by Houlihan Lokey.

All six people aboard a tourist #helicopter in #Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off near #MountEverest on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/six-people-including-five-mexicans-die-in-helicopter-crash-in-nepal-11689065136227.html

#SupremeCourt quashes the Centre's order of granting third extension to #ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra, gives him time till July 31 to relinquish office.

https://www.livemint.com/news/supreme-court-says-centres-3rd-tenure-extension-to-ed-director-sanjay-kumar-mishra-illegal-11689064991019.html

In a bid to expand its operation in India, Electronics giant #Foxconn is planning to apply separately for setting up a #semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country, the company said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/foxconn-mulling-over-to-apply-separately-for-chip-manufacturing-unit-in-indiataiwanvedanta-11689059802414.html

Ahead of the 50th GST Council meeting, the EPWA has warned that a proposed 28% #GST on online gaming could discourage players and harm the industry.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/gamers-must-not-be-taxed-the-same-way-as-gamblers-e-sport-body-epwa-says-on-28-gst-proposal-on-online-games-11689060858664.html

A total of 415 million people moved out of #poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the UN said.

With this data, the UN highlights the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-registers-remarkable-reduction-in-poverty-415-million-people-out-of-poverty-level-in-just-15-years-un-11689055801549.html

#MarutiSuzuki has announced that it holds a 19% market share in the ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh vehicle category for the financial year 2022-2023.

The company has reportedly become the number one player in the segment.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/maruti-suzuki-becomes-number-one-player-in-rs-10-lakh-to-rs-20-lakh-vehicle-category-report-11689055554809.html

The van will be operational between Dahisar-Kandivali and will charge a nominal fee for pet cremation. There will be no charges for stray animals.

https://www.livemint.com/news/mumbai-gets-1st-electric-mobile-pet-cremation-van-heres-all-you-need-to-know-11689060906176.html