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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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Time to rotate from expensive smallcaps to large caps? Saurabh Prasad weighs inIn an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Saurabh Prasad, Head – Research Centre at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said large caps are now...
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...
Auto ancillary sector: Time for another re-rating? 5 stocks from the auto ancillary space with upside potential of up to 30%Auto ancillaries are in a very different situation from three years ago. At that time, it was all about who will be able to make the transi...
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 ...
‘I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla says financial pressure led him to quit the BJPBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the party, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. In his firs...
India’s ride-hailing industry weighs zero commission as drivers eye Rs 1.36 lakh moreNew research suggests ride-hailing drivers could earn significantly more annually. This shift is driven by open digital networks and zero-c...
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
India growth seen slowing to 6.6% in FY27, says Fitch Group company BMIFitch Group’s BMI expects India’s economic growth to slow to6.6% in FY27, from 7.7% in FY26, as the boost from last year’s GST reforms fade...
Q1 Earnings Scorecard: Strong demand drives revenue, input costs hit profitsSustained market demand led to impressive revenue growth in the automotive and consumer goods sectors. In contrast, while the banking secto...
India may rationalise most customs tariffs by Budget 2027-28, Nirmala Sitharaman saysIndia's finance minister announced plans to streamline customs tariffs, aiming for a significant overhaul by the fiscal year 2027-28. This ...
RBI holds policy rates while raising growth forecast; cuts inflation projectionsThe Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Inflationary expectations were lowered to 5 percent for fisca...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: GovtHousehold savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI...
India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...