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Switzerland has suspended the most favoured nation (MFN) status for India, resulting in a 10% tax on dividends from Indian entities starting January 1. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that clarified the MFN clause's applicability concerning OECD membership. India's Ministry of External Affairs indicated that the double taxation treaty with Switzerland may need renegotiation due to India's recent trade pact with the European Free Trade Association, which aims to attract $100 billion in investments over the next 15 years.
On December 14, 2024, Sumeet Bagadia recommended three stocks to buy on December 16: Bharti Airtel, DLF, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Additionally, experts suggested six small-cap stocks under ₹100, including Easy Trip Planners and Jayaswal Neco Industries, as potential buys. With discussions of a possible RBI interest rate cut, several growth stocks are expected to benefit from this economic shift.
Switzerland has revoked the most-favoured-nation status for India under their double tax avoidance agreement, following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling regarding Nestle. Starting January 1, 2025, the tax rate on dividends will increase from 5% to 10%, impacting Indian companies' competitiveness. Experts warn that other nations may adopt similar measures, citing concerns over reciprocity in tax treatment.
Solana has surpassed Ethereum as the leading blockchain ecosystem for new developers in 2024, attracting 7,625 new developers, an 83% increase year-over-year. The surge is driven by strong participation from Asia, with Solana capturing over 81% of DEX trades and 64% of NFT mint transactions. Despite this growth, Ethereum remains dominant in total developer activity, with a high percentage of established contributors.
In 2024, Solana has surpassed Ethereum in attracting new developers, with 7,625 compared to Ethereum's 6,820, marking a significant milestone for the blockchain ecosystem. This growth is driven by Solana's low-cost, scalable transactions, appealing to developers in decentralized finance and gaming. Meanwhile, Ethereum maintains a strong global developer base, bolstered by Layer 2 solutions, despite regional shifts showing Asia's rise in developer activity.
Solana has surpassed Ethereum in new developer onboarding for the first time since 2016, with an 83% increase in 2024, attracting 7,625 new developers compared to Ethereum's 6,456. This growth is attributed to Solana's user-friendly architecture, low transaction costs, and the efficiency of the Solana Virtual Machine. Meanwhile, Asia has overtaken North America in developer share, with India leading in new crypto developer onboarding, as regulatory pressures in the U.S. contribute to a decline in its developer share.
Switzerland has revoked the most-favoured-nation status for India under their double tax avoidance agreement, following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling regarding Nestle. Starting January 1, 2025, the tax rate on dividends will increase from 5% to 10%, impacting Indian companies operating in Switzerland. This decision may lead to similar actions from other countries, as it highlights concerns over reciprocity in tax treatment.
Switzerland has suspended the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, following a Supreme Court ruling that limits the MFN clause's applicability. This change will result in a 10% tax on dividends for Indian tax residents from January 1, 2025, increasing tax liabilities for Indian companies operating in Switzerland. The decision reflects a significant shift in bilateral tax treaty dynamics and may impact Swiss investments in India.
Switzerland has suspended the unilateral application of the most favoured nation (MFN) clause with India under the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement, reverting the withholding tax on Indian entities from 5% back to 10% effective January 1, 2025. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that affected the application of the MFN clause, highlighting the lack of reciprocity from India. Consequently, while Indian companies in Switzerland will still benefit from other DTAA provisions, dividends paid to Indian holding companies will now be taxed at the higher rate.
Solana has emerged as the leading ecosystem for new developers in 2024, surpassing Ethereum with 7,625 new contributors and achieving 83% year-over-year growth. Developer activity is increasingly global, with India leading in onboarding, while Solana excels in decentralized exchanges and NFT transactions, capturing significant market shares. As multi-chain development gains momentum, the competitive landscape of crypto innovation continues to evolve rapidly.
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