S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth aim to 7% from 6.6%, estimates 25 bps RBI rate hikeS&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumptio...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.51 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
First-time car buyers make a comeback as lower GST boosts small-vehicle demandFirst-time car buyers are returning to India's market, increasing their sales share significantly. Lower taxes have revived demand for entr...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Effect of GST rate cuts on commodities neutralised by 'galloping' inflation: CongressCongress has highlighted that the gains from GST rate reductions are being wiped out by escalating inflation. They claim that increasing co...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
GST cuts, lower prices put dishwashers on Indian kitchen mapsDishwasher sales are rapidly growing in India after recent GST rate reductions. Manufacturers have adapted machines for Indian cooking, boo...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should goFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions and rate cuts, asking...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Car sales jump over 30% in August as festive demand buildsPassenger car sales increased by over a third in August, reaching 439,309 units. This growth followed a decline in the previous year due to...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
GST turbocharges truck demand as CV makers double sales growth targetsCommercial vehicle sales growth projections have been sharply revised upwards by manufacturers. Demand in the first five months far outstri...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India's commercial vehicle sales surge, manufacturers double growth projections to 10-15% this fiscalCommercial vehicle sales growth projections have been sharply revised upwards by manufacturers. Demand in the first five months far outstri...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
GST growth comparisons can’t be 'apples and oranges' says CBIC; hits back at 'misleading' claimsThe CBIC stated that comparing GST revenue figures using different tax bases is misleading. Growth calculations must be made on a like-for-...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Thru the optimism prism: GDP’s 7.8% print offers some hope for those willing to see itIndia's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. This growth was fueled by a consumption spurt and government capital...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
GST, auto sales, UPI data point to resilient growth in AugustIn August, India's GST collections rose by 14.8%, totaling ₹2 lakh crore. The surge in bulk car sales by 36% indicates robust consumer enth...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Car sales jump 36% in August, companies gear up for festive boomIn India, passenger vehicle sales achieved impressive double-digit growth last month, spurred by automakers ramping up factory dispatches t...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Tata Motors PV sees EV boom, bets on record festive quarter as bookings triple: ExecutiveTata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd is increasing its electric vehicle market share. The company has experienced a three-fold growth in elec...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Two-year market consolidation may set stage for next bull run: UTI AMC’s Ajay TyagiTyagi, however, remains cautious on pockets of the mid- and small-cap universe, where valuations are above long-term averages. He sees larg...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST