Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
GST 2.0: How next phase of reforms can simplify compliance and unlock growth for MSMEsThe success of next-generation GST reforms will ultimately be measured on the basis of their ability to lower compliance costs, enhance ref...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Jaishankar says globalisation irreversible, calls for greater resilience amid rising global risksS Jaishankar, during his visit to the UAE, highlighted that globalisation is irreversible and must be approached with resilience. He mentio...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
IMF applauds India’s GDP data revamp, says currency pain is no sign of failure as country entered energy shock with strong fundamentalsThe International Monetary Fund has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for this year and next. India is seen as having strong fundamental...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
RSS affiliate calls for ban on Musk’s Starlink, citing ‘significant threat to national security’Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has raised concerns about Starlink's potential threat to national security in India. The organization argues that th...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
‘We have all of those elements’ in India, says BP CEO Meg O’Neill as firm weighs oil and gas bids under Samudra Manthan schemeIndia's government has introduced the Samudra Manthan policy to enhance energy security through increased oil exploration. BP's CEO Meg O'N...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM 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
EAM Jaishankar flags strategic autonomy, diaspora welfare at Raisina diplomacy forumS Jaishankar engaged with young diplomats at the Raisina Forum discussing India's expanding global influence and trade. He emphasized the i...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
The business case for climate actionThe former IKEA CEO and Earthshot Prize chair argues that climate change and nature loss have become immediate business risks, not future c...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
GST 2.0's next move: Council may scrap officers' arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 croreThe GST Council is weighing changes to GST enforcement, including ending officials' arrest powers and shifting to court-ordered arrests. Cr...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Jaishankar says India-EU FTA will be a "real game changer" for tiesIndia and the European Union are working towards a Free Trade Agreement that aims to strengthen their economic ties. External Affairs Minis...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.32 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
Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao enters active politics, elected National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan PartyM Nageshwar Rao has unveiled his new role as the National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party. He emphasized the need for India to adv...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to himDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is establishing a new Office of Religious Affairs to provide religious support. The office will report direc...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
India a 'bright spot' amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta DasIndia recorded average annual real GDP growth of 7.9% between 2021-22 and 2025-26, while growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at 7....
30 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Global economy is shifting East, Global South must seize the moment: Shaktikanta DasThe Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Global South economies during recent discussions...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST