M&A deals double, but execution holds the key for investors: Crisil RatingsIndia Inc’s annual M&A volumes have more than doubled since fiscal 2017 as companies pursue faster growth, market expansion and new capabil...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
New mines law seeks to bring tax uniformityA new Mines and Minerals Act, 2026, aims to standardize mining taxation across India. This legislation seeks to bring uniformity and predic...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
South Africa’s cricket fever pays off as SA20 Season 4 generates $406 million GDP boostHaving achieved its most robust economic performance yet, South Africa's SA20 League has injected $406 million into the country's gross dom...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Q1 earnings show resilience, but downside risks still loom. HSBC explains whyIndian companies delivered better-than-expected Q1FY27 earnings, with around 70% of firms meeting or beating HSBC’s estimates. Mid- and sma...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
NU Vista receives ₹15.41 crore Show Cause Notice for input tax credit irregularitiesCement firm NU Vista received a ₹15.41 crore notice alleging input tax credit irregularities. The notice covers four fiscal years from 2020...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal FinanceThe Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightene...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM 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
ET World Leaders Forum: Corporate India bullish on country's growth story, says Kumar Mangalam BirlaAditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said India Inc’s confidence in the country’s growth prospects remains strong, with compani...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- AI capex slowdown could derail India's cyclical recovery, weigh on growth: Nuvama
Any slowdown in the global artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure boom could pose a significant risk to India's ongoing cyclical ...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
GST registration for big businesses: Centre, states work on uniform documents for faster approvalsIn a bid to enhance efficiency, tax authorities are crafting standardized guidelines for GST registration applications. This effort targets...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
July core growth down to 5.4% as iron ore, power lose steamIndia’s core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, with weaker iron ore, steel and electricity output and contractions in f...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India’s infrastructure output grows 5.4% in July, down from revised 6% in JuneIndia's infrastructure output grew 5.4% year-on-year in July 2026. This growth moderated from the revised 6% expansion recorded in June. Th...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Kanpur guard earning Rs 10,000 got a Rs 3 crore GST notice last year, lost his job, still running from pillar to postKanpur security guard Om Shukla, who earns Rs 10,000 a month, says he was wrongly issued a Rs 3 crore GST recovery notice over a firm calle...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
GST cuts shield Indian carmakers from commodity price shockGoods and services tax cuts offer carmakers a crucial buffer against rising commodity prices. Companies are employing various strategies to...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Blood donation camps don’t qualify for GST exemption, Gujarat AAR rulesGujarat's AAR ruled blood donation camps are not charitable for GST exemption. Yoga camps, however, were deemed charitable activities and e...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST