Tamil Nadu adopts new GST checks to ease goods movementTamil Nadu has introduced 'flying squads' for goods-in-transit checks, enhancing intelligence-led inspections while maintaining vehicle int...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
IDBI Bank strategic restructuring to attract FDI, boost banking sector, says FM SitharamanThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank to attract foreign investments. The government ...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices an...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
States asked to expedite capex loans utilisationThe Department of Expenditure has urged states to expedite their use of interest-free loans for capital investment. With only a quarter of ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
US midterm elections: Who is Michele Tafoya? The four-time Emmy winner who covered 327 NFL games before entering politics and is contesting in Minnesota Senate raceMichele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, is running for the Senate in Minnesota with a focus on accountability. Her campaign emphasizes fisca...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
GST 2.0: Easier multi-state expansion for MSMEs, e-commerce sellersIndia's GST Council has initiated reforms to modernize the GST framework for improved compliance and business operations. Simplified regist...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
GST reforms: 16 lakh small businesses may get annual return option, easier e-commerce sellingMore than 16 lakh small businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore could benefit from a simplified GST compliance regime, under which they w...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
GST winners 2026: No rate cuts, but small businesses, exporters and taxpayers have plenty to gain. Here's howGST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across the board. Small bu...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
GST Council meeting 2026: What may change as GST 2.0 takes aim at ITC, refunds, arrest powers and other reformsGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council, meeting in New Delhi, is expected to propose significant reforms for tax administration. One ref...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Centre plans faceless CGST scheme in 3-4 months, seeks to cut taxpayer-officer interface
The Centre plans to launch a pilot faceless scheme under the Central Goods and Services Tax. The aim of the scheme is to reduce direct inte...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
On the right path of easing ease of bizTo strengthen compliance and reduce conflicts, reforming the Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration is essential. The GST Council will...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
GST Council likely to align export definition with forex earnings, clarify on overseas branch servicesThe GST Council is expected to review a proposal to redefine the definition of export for services. This proposal aims to remove ambiguitie...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
GST enforcement may shift from 'arrest' to 'detect, recover and prosecute serious frauds'The GST Council is likely to consider major enforcement reforms on October 7 that could remove GST officers’ power to directly arrest alleg...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
GST 2.0: Council to consider sweeping reforms to unlock tax credit, ease complianceIndia is set to implement significant reforms to the goods and services tax system, which will ease compliance. Changes may include the rel...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growthShaktikanta Das highlighted India's impressive 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year. He emphasized the role of strong...
04 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST