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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 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.
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.
Ethereum remains the leading ecosystem for developer activity globally, with a significant increase in contributions, particularly from Base, which accounts for 42% of new code. The crypto developer community has expanded 24x since 2019, with Asia now leading in developer share, while the U.S. holds the top country position at 19%. Notably, stablecoins have reached record highs, and Layered Restaking Technologies have added over $30 billion in total value locked to Ethereum, driving further developer adoption.
Switzerland has suspended the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India, effective January 1, 2025, following an Indian Supreme Court ruling that requires a notification for the MFN clause to apply. This decision could lead to higher taxes on dividends for Swiss companies operating in India and may jeopardize a $100 billion investment commitment under the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) deal. The Swiss government cited a lack of reciprocity in the DTAA as the reason for this significant shift in bilateral treaty dynamics.
Nestle India's stock is currently trading at ₹2250.95, with a market capitalization of ₹217,195.68 million and a volume of 452,433 shares. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 67.12, and earnings per share are ₹33.56. Notably, the stock has surpassed its 20-day Simple Moving Average, indicating a positive market momentum with a daily increase of 1.22%.
Switzerland has revoked India's 'Most Favoured Nation' status, ending a 30-year double taxation agreement, which will lead to higher taxes for Indian entities operating in Switzerland starting January 1, 2025. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling regarding Nestlé SA, indicating that Switzerland's tax rate reduction on dividends does not require reciprocal action from India without a formal notification. The change could significantly impact investments, as dividends will be taxed at the original rate of 10%.
UBS’ Bhanu Baweja highlights China as an underestimated risk for India's stock market rally. He warns that US tariffs could weaken the dollar-yuan, putting additional pressure on the Indian rupee, while China may redirect its exports to India and other regions, potentially flooding the market with cheap goods and impacting private sector investments.
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