Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-MayLife insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.35 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
Toll collection against construction services provided to NHAI taxable: Rajasthan HCRajasthan High Court ruled toll collection rights are taxable consideration for highway construction. This decision impacts public-private ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India's new GDP yardstick: What changed, what did not, and what every investor should now read differentlyIndia changed the base year used to measure its economy from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first full-year provisional numbers under the new yard...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%At a time when there are so many headwinds for the markets, it is tough to imagine that things can get better. But sentiment is a fickle th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
India likely to outpace RBI growth forecasts, says World Bank's Neelkanth MishraIndia's economy is set for robust growth, exceeding Reserve Bank of India forecasts, World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said. A...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Norms issued to estimate District Domestic ProductNew uniform guidelines for estimating district domestic product have been released by the statistics ministry, aiming for standardized indi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
GST collections rise 3.2% to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May; import-led revenues drive growthIndia's GST collections hit an impressive ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, showcasing a 3.2% rise primarily driven by robust imports of essent...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
India's gross GST collections ease to Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May from April record as growth slows to 3.2%India's Goods and Services Tax collections saw a moderation in May 2026, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore. This figure represents a 3.2% increas...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in MayUnified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of trans...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demandIndia's economic growth is projected to have eased to 7.2% in Q1 2026, as weaker external demand and industrial activity tempered strong go...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
CAIT seeks further GST simplification, says monthly collections have risen sevenfold since rolloutTraders' body CAIT seeks simpler GST rules. Tax collections have surged since 2017, but ground-level compliance remains difficult. More sim...
31 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Amit Shah pushes district-level plans and security grid along borderUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed border district administrations to create specific Standard Operating Procedures. These will h...
30 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Tax ruling can set off a game of thorns for gaming company directorsIndia's money gaming firms are worried about directors facing tax demands. A Supreme Court ruling upheld a 28% GST on bets. This could mean...
29 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
India's economy resilient amid external shocks, says SitharamanIndia's economy shows resilience and strong domestic demand. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that external factors are caus...
26 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Adityanath calls for trader-friendly tax system, better services for honest taxpayersUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the state tax department to boost revenue collection. He emphasised providing f...
25 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST