8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
NBFCs, autos, and multi-decadal themes gain traction as India eyes post–West Asia stability boost: Nitin RahejaMarket participants are recalibrating India portfolios towards financials, autos, and long-term structural themes like defence and digital ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Blending of E20+ petrol exempt from excise dutyThe government has removed excise duty on blending over 20% ethanol with petrol. This move supports the use of more domestically produced e...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | Radhika Gupta reveals India's next 4 wealth creation themes & why SIFs are the investment product of the decadeRadhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, champions Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as a new product category offering lower market dep...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | India scores 6-7/10 on growth durability, but the real problem runs deeper, says Nomura's Aurodeep NandiIndia's strong GDP growth hides underlying fragilities. Economist Aurodeep Nandi warns that without boosting domestic demand and investing ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Higher ethanol mix tax cut a good driveIndia is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster e...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalancesIn a pivotal discussion at the G7 summit, France is highlighting urgent concerns about the global economic landscape. China's robust export...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Income tax burden reduction over 12 years reflects 'Ramrajya', government saysA government booklet marks Narendra Modi's tenure as India's longest-serving Prime Minister. It highlights tax reductions and reforms like ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: India should not only be resilient but also be antifragileIndia faces significant global uncertainty and external challenges. Despite strong economic growth and improved financial stability, domest...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
EU plans lower taxes on clean energy in drive to cut power billsThe European Union is set to propose new regulations next month. These plans aim to cut taxes on renewable energy and boost electricity sys...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST