8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, dem...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
28 stations, 35-km: Gurgaon's proposed metro corridor connects Sector 56 to Pachgaon with a Global City stop and Namo Bharat interchangesGurgaon new metro corridor: Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation has finalised the detailed project report for a 35-kilometre, 28-stati...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.07 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
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocksIndia's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM 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
Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypassKerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The oppositio...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
June GST collections 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh croreIndia's GST revenue surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June, driven by a significant 34.6% jump in import tax collections. While domestic ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
GST collections rise 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore MoM in JuneIndia's GST collections surged by nearly 14% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. This robust g...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
In Graphics: How GST cuts triggered a rally for Indian businessesGovernment analysis reveals that last September's Goods and Services Tax rate adjustments led to a significant expansion of the tax base. H...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Bank credit to industry grows at robust 17.5% in May: RBIIndian banks witnessed a significant surge in credit to industries, with a robust 17.5% annual growth in May. This expansion was driven by ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Govt extends GST Appellate Tribunal appeal filing deadline to July 31 after portal rushTaxpayers now have until July 31, 2026, to file appeals with the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). This extension, a month...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Govt extends GSTAT appeal filing deadline to July 31Taxpayers get a breather as the government extends the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) appeal filing deadline by a month ...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Nagpur Metro's Kanhan Town extension gets cabinet nodNagpur Metro's Phase-II North Corridor is set for a significant expansion, with the Maharashtra cabinet's sub-committee approving a 1.4 km ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST