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
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 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
Businesses can digitally record 'goods delivered' on e-way bill portal: GSTNGST registered businesses can now digitally close e-way bills upon delivery completion. This new voluntary feature on the GST portal streng...
21 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India’s influencer marketing industry to reach Rs 5,000 crore by 2027 as creator economy formalises: Kofluence reportThe creator economy in India is swiftly evolving into a robust and organised sector. Brands are stepping up their accountability, while cre...
14 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Bridal jewellery gets a gold rush across India as panic buying over policy curbs and higher duties intensifiesConsumers are rushing to buy bridal jewellery across India. This surge follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures. ...
13 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Gold import duty hike to hurt jewellery trade, spur grey market: GJCGold import duty hike: The Indian gems and jewellery sector anticipates difficulties following a significant increase in gold import duty t...
13 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Bullion industry proposes plan to turn India's idle gold into working capitalIndia's gold imports are rising, prompting industry bodies to suggest ways to curb them. Proposals include recycling household gold and lim...
12 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CIIIndustry lobby CII proposes a National Industrial Land Council, mirroring the GST framework, to standardize regulations and resolve dispute...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
GST 2.0 explained: When will new GST rate for life, health insurance be applicable?In a significant move, the GST Council announced on September 3, 2025, that individual life and health insurance premiums will be exempt fr...
04 Sep, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
We could stop beating about GSTStates may need less convincing about basic reform of the GST with their reservations over revenue neutrality successfully laid to rest. Th...
23 Jun, 2024, 10.44 PM IST
Penal action likely for fake GST bills"We are thinking of some other measures and we will take them through the due process of the law committee and GST Council," Central Board ...
17 Jun, 2023, 01.00 AM IST
GST Council to discuss measures to curb evasion, GoM report on online gaming in July 11 meetThe GST Council on July 11 will discuss some more measures to tighten the noose on fake registration and fraudulent generation of input tax...
16 Jun, 2023, 12.54 PM IST
GST Council to decide cement rate cut on February 18A team of officials working with India's Goods and Services Tax Council will decide cutting rates for cement on Feb. 18, the chairperson of...
10 Feb, 2023, 07.16 PM IST
GST structure to be reviewed on revenue concernsMove comes against the backdrop of states complaining about Centre delaying compensation payments.
04 Dec, 2019, 08.31 AM IST
GST Council might take these measures to simplify the taxHere are more measures to make the new tax regime smoother.
09 Nov, 2017, 11.48 AM IST