No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
GST@9: Building a more seamless, certainty-driven input tax credit frameworkA more balanced and predictable approach can help safeguard revenue, reduce disputes, enhance taxpayer confidence, and create a more effici...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%At a time when there are so many headwinds for the markets, it is tough to imagine that things can get better. But sentiment is a fickle th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to launch a unified helpline, 112, for emergency responses. A functional syste...
28 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Star Health and Allied Insurance rolls out 20% cheaper health cover for tier-2, tier-3 citiesStar Health and Allied Insurance is launching an affordable health insurance product for tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with premiums 20% lower ...
19 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Mature hands for money: India’s next economic reform lies in building financially aware householdsIndia has achieved significant financial inclusion, opening millions of bank accounts and expanding digital payments. However, a new study ...
10 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Top private hospitals may drop out of government health plansPrivate hospitals in India are feeling the pinch as government health schemes yield diminishing returns. This downturn provokes a critical ...
07 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Rush to take Rs 1 crore health cover as premiums shed tax loadIndians are increasingly opting for health insurance policies of ₹1 crore and above, driven by rising medical costs and greater awareness. ...
01 May, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
General insurance reports 9% GWP growth in FY26India's general insurance sector saw robust growth in FY26. Gross written premium increased by 9%, reaching ₹3.36 lakh crore. This expansio...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Travel insurance: Is it GST free now, how much can you save on your next trip?Most experts are of the view that travel insurance premiums are now GST-exempt, offering financial relief to travelers. Effective September...
25 Sep, 2025, 03.14 PM IST
Insurance players to seek clarity on credit life policiesInsurance companies in Mumbai are seeking clarification from the central government regarding the Goods and Services Tax exemption. This re...
10 Sep, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
GST waiver on health insurance to cost Bengal Rs 900 cr annually: Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee stated that waiving GST on health insurance premiums would cost West Bengal around Rs 900 crore annually. She advocated for...
26 Aug, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
AIC seeks GST exemption on all rural general insurance plansAgriculture Insurance Company Ltd. urges the GST Council to eliminate the 18% GST on rural-focused general insurance, including agriculture...
20 Jun, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
BJP's allies, TDP & Jana Sena, seek rollback of GST on life, health coverBJP's southern allies, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party, have called for the rollback of GST on health and life insurance, ...
07 Aug, 2024, 11.58 PM IST