GST notice uploaded only on portal isn't valid service, high courts rule: What it means for taxpayersHigh Courts are questioning GST notice validity when only uploaded online. Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled portal uploads are not valid...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotesIndia's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features fo...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Many people keep cooking on a scratched non-stick pan, but researchers found that a single crack in the coating can release around 9,100 plastic particles into the foodScratched nonstick pans shed thousands of tiny plastic particles into food. These particles come from the Teflon coating, which is a type o...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 67: Can this auto ancillary close the gap between old mobility and EV revenue?The market may see this as another diversified auto component manufacturer. The deeper story is one of capital reallocation. The group is c...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
It's a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notesIndia's currency printing authority is now on the lookout for international suppliers of polymer banknote material, signaling a significant...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
How to remove chewing gum from clothes without ruining the fabric: the freezer trick that actually worksGum on clothing can be removed by freezing the fabric. This method makes the gum hard and brittle, allowing it to snap off easily. After fr...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Further price hikes likely in food, personal care products as raw material costs rise: ReportPrices of everyday products are set to increase. Companies face rising raw material costs, leading to hikes and smaller product sizes. Food...
28 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
26 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...
20 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
We should count polymer notesAs this usage is likely to continue for some time, there is a need to review the material used to make currency notes in India. Polymer cur...
17 Sep, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
- RBI to issue polymer notes of Rs 10
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue 100-crore polymer notes of Rs 10 denomination to improve their longevity and to thwart counterfei...
23 Mar, 2010, 02.52 AM IST
- Government plans Rs 10 note in polymer
Government will introduce one billion (100 crore) polymer notes of Rs 10 in a bid to increase their lifetime.
21 Nov, 2009, 06.41 AM IST