2xble deflation demystified: GDP numbers may look puzzling, but the new methodology measures the economy differentlyIndia's Q1 FY27 GDP deflator appears low, but national accounts explain this divergence. Double deflation methodology separates output and ...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
S&P affirms India ratings at 'BBB/A-2' with 'stable' outlookS&P affirmed India's sovereign ratings at BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook. Strong economic fundamentals will help India withstand near-term p...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
India’s budget math brightens with asset sales target in sightIndia's fiscal position has improved significantly from earlier concerns. The government is set to exceed its asset sale target for the fir...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
CGST Zone detects clandestine pan masala, tobacco unit, detects tax evasion of Rs 160 crHyderabad CGST Zone busted a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit. Officials detected approximately Rs 160 crore in duty a...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
DGGI officers bust clandestine pan masala, tobacco manufacturing network; detect tax evasion of Rs 185 croreDGGI officers busted a pan masala and tobacco manufacturing network in Uttar Pradesh. They seized twenty-seven undeclared pouch-packing mac...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Oil India vs ONGC vs OMCs: What JM Financial’s $80 Brent call means for oil stocksBrent crude may stay near eighty dollars a barrel for twelve months. Analysts favor Oil India and ONGC due to expected earnings growth. Oil...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflat...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
India's 'BBB-' rating unchanged: Fitch cites energy shocks, fiscal weakness, but praises growthFitch Ratings kept India's sovereign credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook. Robust growth and solid external finances balance fiscal ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Oil India shares jump over 5%. What made Emkay upgrade the stock after Q1 resultsOil India shares jumped over 5% after strong Q1FY27 results prompted Emkay Global to upgrade the stock to ‘Buy’. The brokerage cited attrac...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
ITC Q1 earnings hit by cigarette tax burden; FMCG, paper businesses offer supportITC's June 2026 earnings fell due to higher cigarette taxes and disruptions. Resilient growth in the consumer segment cushioned the overall...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Rub-off effect? Godfrey Phillips shares jump 6% after rival cigarette maker ITC's Q1 earningsGodfrey Phillips shares rallied on Monday after ITC's June-quarter earnings and upbeat brokerage commentary lifted sentiment across the cig...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Indian cigarette makers ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST Industries see revenue and profit decline after tax hikeLeading Indian cigarette firms reported revenue and profit declines in the recent quarter. This downturn followed significant government ta...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
ITC Q1 profit plunges 27% due to record cigarette taxes and West Asia crisisITC's first quarter net profit declined twenty-seven percent year-on-year. Record taxation on cigarettes significantly impacted the company...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax coll...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Godfrey Phillips shares fall 6% as Q1 net profit declines over 44% amid tax-led price increaseGodfrey Phillips reported a 44.3% year-on-year decline in June-quarter net profit as higher excise duty weighed on earnings, even as gross ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST