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Zomato Grapples with Another Tax Blow Rs 2 Crore Demand Order Hits Online Food Delivery Giant

Zomato, an online meal delivery service, has to deal with an additional tax challenge after a Delhi sales tax inspector issued a demand and penalty or

Zomato, an online meal delivery service, has to deal with an additional tax challenge after a Delhi sales tax inspector issued a demand and penalty order for more than Rs 2 crore. The ruling, which covers April 2018 to March 2019, calls for the payment of Rs 2,22,91,376 in GST, Rs 2,08,98,164 in interest, and Rs 22,29,136 in penalties. Zomato intends to contest the ruling, claiming it has a compelling argument. This comes after a recent Rs 11.81 crore GST demand, penalty order, and letters about purportedly inadequate GST payments of Rs 4.2 crore in 2018. Zomato continues to face regulatory obstacles and has regular runins with tax officials. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Shell Beats Expectations with Strong FirstQuarter Profit of $7.7 Billion

Driven by strongerthanexpected refining margins and solid oil trading, Shell posted a firstquarter profit of $7.7 billion, above analyst projections o

Driven by strongerthanexpected refining margins and solid oil trading, Shell posted a firstquarter profit of $7.7 billion, above analyst projections of $6.5 billion. CEO Wael Sawan praised the outcomes as evidence of solid operational and financial success. The business declared a $3.5 billion share repurchase programme, which it expects to finish in three months while keeping its dividend intact. Shells earnings, albeit down 20% from the prior year, are consistent with a declining petrol price industry trend. Adjusted profits for its chemicals and products segment increased significantly to $2.8 billion. As net debt drops to $40.5 billion from $43.5 billion in 2023, Shells strong performance highlights the optimism in the market. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

India, Russia to Explore Mutual Acceptance of Payment Cards RuPay and Mir

RuPay and Mir, two payment cards that Russia and India have agreed to investigate accepting one anothers cards, will allow for easy transactions betwe

RuPay and Mir, two payment cards that Russia and India have agreed to investigate accepting one anothers cards, will allow for easy transactions between the two countries. This agreement was made to facilitate crossborder payments in Russian rubles and Indian rupees during the IRIGCTEC summit, which was presided over by Denis Manturov of Russia and S. Jaishankar of India. The action addressed the necessity for alternate payment sources in light of the Western sanctions on Russia. Possible interactions between Russias FPS and Indias UPI, as well as the adoption of Russias financial messaging system and crossborder connection between UPI and Singapores PayNow, were also discussed. To improve Indias robust payment infrastructure—fueled by NPCIs efforts like RuPay, IMPS, UPI, and others—State Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Indian Bank, and ICICI Bank will facilitate inward and outbound remittances. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Nigerias Binance Money Laundering Trial Delayed to May 17

The trial for money laundering against the CEOs of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which was supposed to occur in Abuja, Nigeria, has been postpo

The trial for money laundering against the CEOs of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which was supposed to occur in Abuja, Nigeria, has been postponed until May 17. Binances attorney cited this delay as a lack of served papers required for lawsuit preparation. Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, two of the exchanges executives, are accused of laundering more than $35.4 million and engaging in specialised financial transactions without a licence. In addition, Binance is facing four charges of tax evasion the trial has been postponed until May 17. The biggest crypto economy in Africa, Nigeria, is under investigation over claims it is being used to finance terrorists and launder money. The trial highlights the tense relationship between law enforcement and cryptocurrency platforms, as it has been dogged by controversy ever since Gambaryan and Anjarwalla were arrested. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Uber Pulls Out of Pakistan Amid Rising Competition from Local Rivals

Ubers activities in Pakistan have ended due to growing rivalry from local rivals, as the company spokeswoman revealed. Ubers departure creates a vacuu

Ubers activities in Pakistan have ended due to growing rivalry from local rivals, as the company spokeswoman revealed. Ubers departure creates a vacuum, although its affiliate Careem will go on offering ridehailing services across the country. The move comes after Uber stopped operating in several Pakistani locations in 2022 Careems Lahore remained the only active centre. Consumers who have unpaid balances can switch to Careem to receive free trips. There is now more competition in Pakistans ridehailing business, affecting the dominance of Careem and Uber. Local competitors are offering new services like InRide, along with cheap pricing. Despite this setback, Careem is still dedicated to providing dependable ridehailing services in Pakistan that meet various transportation requirements. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

South Koreas Manufacturing Sector Witnesses Strongest Expansion in Two Years

May had the most substantial rise in South Koreas manufacturing sector in the previous two years, thanks to robust orders and output growth propelled

May had the most substantial rise in South Koreas manufacturing sector in the previous two years, thanks to robust orders and output growth propelled by increased demand worldwide. With a rise of 51.6, the Purchasing Managers Index PMI reached its highest level since May 2022. Strong export sales, the introduction of new products, and rising local demand all contributed to a spike in output and new orders. For the seventh consecutive month, export orders increased across various global markets. Due to unfavourable exchange rates and rising raw material costs, input prices increased in seven months even as manufacturers expanded procurement to meet demand. Even with little hope for the future, the industry is still headed in the right direction. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Qatar Airways CEO Confirms Talks with Airbus and Boeing for WideBody Aircraft Order

The CEO of Qatar Airways, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, affirmed on Monday that the carrier is, in fact, in talks with Boeing and Airbus about placing a siza

The CEO of Qatar Airways, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, affirmed on Monday that the carrier is, in fact, in talks with Boeing and Airbus about placing a sizable order for widebody aircraft. Al Meer explained that although Bloomberg News stated negotiations were taking place for 200 aircraft, divided between the two manufacturers, the actual figure is higher, considering a threedigit purchase. He did not, however, reveal if the actual value was greater or lower than the stated amount. Widebody Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft are anticipated to be part of the purchase, which reflects the airlines continuous efforts to update and grow its fleet. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Gautam Adani Reclaims Title of Asias Richest Individual, Surpassing Mukesh Ambani

With a net worth of $111 billion, billionaire Gautam Adani has surpassed Mukesh Ambani to reclaim the title of richest person in Asia, according to th

With a net worth of $111 billion, billionaire Gautam Adani has surpassed Mukesh Ambani to reclaim the title of richest person in Asia, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Adani Group stocks surged after a Jefferies study highlighted the conglomerates $90 billion development ambitions, propelling Adani to the 11th position globally. Adani Groups overall market value increased to ₹17.94 lakh crore during intraday trading due to the surge, adding ₹1.23 lakh crore to investor wealth. Despite obstacles in 2023 brought on by judicial examination after the Hindenburg report, Adani voiced optimism for the groups future, pointing to previously unheardof potential. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        



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