Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Michael Dell: “As you grow older, you realize it becomes less important to have more things. The real joy comes from...” — Why do the happiest and most successful people eventually discover that creating lasting value brings greater fulfillment than owning more possessions?Quote of the Day by Michael Dell arrives with a lesson that feels more relevant than ever in an age overflowing with ideas but short on exe...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
GST collections rise 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore MoM in JuneIndia's GST collections surged by nearly 14% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. This robust g...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In Graphics: How GST cuts triggered a rally for Indian businessesGovernment analysis reveals that last September's Goods and Services Tax rate adjustments led to a significant expansion of the tax base. H...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
AI tools helping identify GST evasion, easing compliance for honest taxpayers: FinMinIndia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is leveraging advanced technologies like AI and data analytics to combat tax evasion and stream...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Why business impact is becoming the new measure of AI innovationThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise AI solutions that have moved beyond experimentation to deliver measurable business ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Carmakers pare discounts as GST cut revives small-car demandCar manufacturers are scaling back discounts on budget-friendly hatchbacks and entry-level models, indicating a robust recovery in mass-mar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
New GST jurisdiction to handle pending cases after business shift: CBICTaxpayers shifting their business location will now have their ongoing tax proceedings seamlessly transferred to the new jurisdictional aut...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
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 wins India Inc's vote, but businesses seek faster refunds and smarter reforms: DeloitteIndia's GST regime has achieved widespread acceptance, with digitisation and rate adjustments hailed as major successes. Businesses now pri...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Inflationary pressures, reduction in discretionary cash flows may impact collection of MFIs: ReportMicrofinance borrowers' repayment behavior may face challenges from inflation and reduced household cash, though the West Asia conflict has...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST