Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, rupee weakness and heavy profit-booking in financial stocks. Analysts said the Nifty slipping below key technical levels signals weakening momentum, although select indicators still point towards the possibility of a near-term recovery.
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would