India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms: Industry chambers are calling for reforms to GST 2.0 during the upcoming GST Council meeting. They seek improvements in in...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankruptcy? Part 79: 5 years changed the size of this auto supplier. Will it pass the quality test?The most striking number in this story is not a margin or a market-share target. It is a measure of scale. Revenue in the latest quarter wa...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
UP’s MSME box units hit by 30% kraft paper price rise, 1 lakh jobs at riskManufacturers say they have already increased corrugated box prices by around 10%, but this has not been sufficient to offset the rise in i...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Despite price hike, appliance makers expect double-digit growth in festive salesAir-conditioner and consumer appliance prices have risen 5-8% ahead of the festive season, but manufacturers expect sales to grow in double...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
BMC entertainment tax proposal likely to marginally increase ticket prices by Rs 5-10Mumbai movie tickets could become Rs 5-10 more expensive if the BMC raises its per-show entertainment tax from Rs 60 to Rs 400. Exhibitors ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Auto makers post strong sales ahead of festive seasonIn September, automotive sales in India showed remarkable growth due to increased demand following the GST rate cuts. Maruti Suzuki led the...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Ashok Leyland's best year in its history, and what the annual report says about holding on to itAshok Leyland sold more commercial vehicles in FY26 than in any year since it was founded, earned its highest-ever profit, and closed with ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
RBL Bank gets show cause notice with GST demand of over Rs 173 croreRBL Bank said it received a showcause notice from Maharashtra GST authorities proposing a demand of over Rs 173.08 crore, including interes...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
India business confidence rises 8% in September despite global headwinds: ASSOCHAMIndia's business landscape showed remarkable resilience as confidence levels surged by 5.6% in the first half of FY27 according to the ASSO...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
GST 2.0 revived demand. Now industry wants its tax credit unstuckThe GST Council is set to reconvene after a year to focus on reforming the input tax credit system. Recent surveys by KPMG and Deloitte hig...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
India's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices have risen about 3% in the past year, but faster growth in household disposable incomes has kept cars affordable after GST 2.0 c...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST