Banks flag bad loans, rising fraud in SHGsBanks are flagging increased fraud and loan defaults within self-help groups. To combat this, lenders are suggesting mandatory unique regis...
Corporate India posts 25% profit surge in Q4 FY26, but rising costs squeeze marginsCorporate India's March quarter net profit surged 25.3%, driven by non-operating factors, masking operating challenges like rising input co...
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...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit down marginally to Rs 353 cr; FY26 revenue dips to Rs 6,124 crHowever, its sales were up 9 per cent to Rs 1,582.77 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 1,452.02 crore in the corresponding p...
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...
Tata Motors Q4 profit falls 32% to ₹5,783 crore on weak JLR performanceIn the March quarter, Tata Motors reported a significant 32 percent drop in net profit, reflecting increased operational costs and obstacle...
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...
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
Edelweiss Financial shares tank 10% after Q4 net profit drops 17% to Rs 87.60 crore; firm announces dividendEdelweiss Financial shares fell sharply after reporting a 17% YoY drop in Q4 net profit and weaker sequential performance. Despite pressure...
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
Corrugated box manufacturers warn of severe cost surge, call for price revision and policy supportIndia's corrugated box makers are in crisis. Kraft paper prices have jumped 15-20 percent. Other materials like gum and ink are up 30-40 pe...
Moving to New Zealand? Here’s how the tax system worksNew Zealand's tax system, managed by the Inland Revenue Department, requires income and Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments. Migrants nee...
Cars, ACs, Televisions & more: Full list of items that are likely to get cheaper under new GST reformsThe government plans to simplify GST by replacing the current four-tier structure with a two-rate system: 5% and 18%, plus a separate sin t...
Small cars may get cheaper by 8% if GST reduced from current rate: HSBC ReportCar prices in India, especially for small cars, could drop by up to 8% if the government reduces the GST rate from 28% to 18%, according to...
GST Council may consider proposal to raise lowest slab to 8%, rationalise tax slabsThe GST Council in its next meeting may look at raising the lowest tax slab to 8 per cent, from 5 per cent, and prune the exemption list in...