CBIC weighs centralised GST registration under one PANThe proposal seeks to address a longstanding industry demand by examining whether businesses operating across multiple states can be admini...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
AI is reshaping hiring, making evidence-based verification more critical: Millow's Karan BhattyAI is revolutionising Indian hiring by enhancing candidate preparation and employer verification processes. Companies now prioritise eviden...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s indirect AI play could create wealth in power, data centres and capital goods: Hiren VedIndia's AI boom offers indirect opportunities in infrastructure and power sectors. Foreign institutional investors are shifting allocations...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
UP RERA releases guideline for utilisation of IFMS fundUP RERA has introduced new regulations for collecting maintenance security funds. Developers must now deposit these funds in designated ban...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
What is the Index of Services Production and which sectors does it cover?India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has launched a new monthly services production index. This experimental index, ...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Parental health coverage in group insurance: Why opting out of it can be a costly mistakeA large number of senior citizens find it difficult to get individual insurance covers. Insurers may charge higher premiums or decline cove...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Taxation simplified for influencers: Correct ITR form, tax regime to grey zone areas, key checks and tax traps creators must watch out forIndian influencers and gig workers face significant tax compliance challenges. Many struggle with tracking income and claiming eligible ded...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Index returns likely to be slightly above long-term averages over next 2 years: Mirae Asset CIO Neelesh Surana on market outlook, fund strategiesMirae Asset Investment Managers (India)’s equity funds have experienced a period of underperformance—the first major blip since inception i...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
India's private credit turning mainstream, experts project massive headroom for alternative debt in IndiaThe Indian private credit market is rapidly becoming a mainstream asset class. This market is expanding at a robust thirty percent compound...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Biz positive on GST after 9 years; simpler compliance, lesser disputes key focus areas ahead: SurveyThe KPMG in India-FICCI GST Survey said GST has matured considerably through greater digitisation and transparency, creating a more unified...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 daysAn expert panel recommended monthly compilation of sectoral indices and releasing the ISP within sixty days. This new index will provide a ...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Operationalising GST refunds for foreign tourists to promote retail exports: FIEOExporters' body FIEO has urged the government to implement GST refunds for foreign tourists to boost tourism and retail exports. They also ...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms like Rapido and Bharat Taxi may hit driver earnings: ReportA new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passe...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST