Government forwent Rs 1 lakh crore via excise duty cuts to shield consumers from fuel inflation: FMIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains recent fuel price increases are market-driven by oil companies. She noted the governme...
25 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
French Open 2026: Is Jannik Sinner unstoppable? Men’s title race looks predictable as women’s battle stays openJannik Sinner is poised to win the French Open men's singles. His recent victories and undefeated clay record make him the undisputed favor...
24 May, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Rs 400 crore agricultural income but no land: CBDT digs up names of rich ‘farmers’ without farmsTax authorities have uncovered a major scam involving fake agricultural income claims. Over 300 individuals claimed exemptions worth thousa...
22 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in IsraelIsrael's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as Prime Minister Be...
14 May, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Can there ever be a Great Indian ‘State of the Nation’ novel?Indian novels often focus on specific regions rather than the entire nation. This is due to India's immense diversity. Authors find success...
09 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
We let BJP have CM's post to reciprocate its past support to us: JD(U)The JD(U) has given the Chief Minister's post to the BJP in Bihar. This move reciprocates past support from the alliance partner. The new g...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar's contract renewed till next yearAjit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee. The BCCI renewed his contract for one more year. This decision fo...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
The Buffett framework of investing: Why some stocks deserve a PE of 25, and others deserve a PE of 10In his letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett revealed a valuation framework that explained why stocks can lose half their value without an...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Revenue foregone to corporates estimated at Rs 99,842.06 cr in 2019-20Though the revenue impact has been quantified in terms of tax expenditure, it does not imply that this quantum of revenue has been waived b...
01 Feb, 2021, 08.11 PM IST
Revenue foregone to corporates estimated at Rs 1,08,785 croreCompanies take advantage of various concessions to reduce tax liability, while individuals park their funds in tax savings scheme to cut ta...
05 Jul, 2019, 06.54 PM IST
Watering holes along highways go high and dry following Supreme Court orderIn Delhi, 100 restaurants, liquor vends and bars, including those in five star hotels, along the six national highways passing through the ...
02 Apr, 2017, 06.07 PM IST
Budget 2017: Tax incentives to corporates to cost Rs 83,492 cr in FY17As per the Budget document 2017-18, the revenue foregone stood at Rs 76,857.70 crore in the 2015-16 fiscal.
01 Feb, 2017, 07.45 PM IST
Budget 2016: Government to forego Rs 68,711 crore in incentives, exemptions in FY16Revenue foregone on account of deduction of export profits of units located in SEZs (section 10A and 10AA) will be to the tune of Rs 17,619...
29 Feb, 2016, 08.37 PM IST
Over Rs 77.6 cr tax revenue foregone to SEZs in 3 yearsOver Rs 77,600 crore revenue has been foregone by government in tax incentives to special economic zones (SEZs) in the last three financial...
05 Aug, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
Revenue foregone to corporates estimated at Rs 62,000 crore in FY15Companies take advantage of various concessions to reduce tax liability, while individuals park their funds in tax savings scheme to reduce...
28 Feb, 2015, 05.40 PM IST