Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 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
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
Gaming firms face ₹2.5 lakh crore exposure as Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on betting valueThe Supreme Court has made headlines with its ruling, requiring online gaming platforms to pay a hefty 28% GST on the entirety of the bet v...
28 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
SC verdict on GST leaves real-money gaming firms staring at a Rs 92,000-crore questionWednesday’s ruling, backing tax demands on past transactions, could have major financial implications for the sector. A lawyer representing...
28 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GSTLegal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
27 May, 2026, 07.48 PM 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
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 19, 2026) on IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan JewellersGold and silver prices saw an increase today, May 19, 2026. Major jewellery brands like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers,...
19 May, 2026, 03.42 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 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
GST Tribunal revamps appeal process: Division bench review now mandatory for appealsThe move seeks to prevent smaller benches from deciding cases involving important legal questions, ensure consistent rulings, and streamlin...
16 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Gold recycling schemes on the rise after gold prices move up: How your old jewellery is evaluated and what price you getRising import duty and PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to delay purchases have pushed jewellery brands like Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & D...
15 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Gold vs silver: Where to put Rs 1 lakh today? Experts suggest allocation strategy as gold-silver ratio drops below 55An ideal allocation between gold and silver should depend on an individual’s risk appetite, financial goals and investment goals, Guha unde...
15 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Gold volume growth may dip 10–15% after duty hike, say jewellersIndia's gold and silver import duty hike may affect jewellery sales volumes initially. Industry leaders believe demand will stay strong due...
13 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
West Bengal tax body rejects Flipkart’s GST exemption model for delivery chargesFlipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal A...
12 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST