GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
21 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chiefHolding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into develop...
20 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
NITI backs 5% GST slab for R&D procurementNiti Aayog suggests bringing back a 5% GST rate for research and development purchases. This move aims to boost usable funds for research i...
19 May, 2026, 02.02 AM IST
India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti AayogNiti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restor...
18 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Iran war, fading tax boost may slow India’s growth to 6.7% in FY27: BMIIndia's economic growth is set to slow in the upcoming fiscal year. This slowdown is attributed to the diminishing impact of recent tax cut...
11 May, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
CII proposes comprehensive reforms to streamline industrial land access in IndiaThe Confederation of Indian Industry has presented a plan to fix issues in India's industrial land system. This aims to boost manufacturing...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CIIIndustry lobby CII proposes a National Industrial Land Council, mirroring the GST framework, to standardize regulations and resolve dispute...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Corporate Affairs ministry proposes easing company incorporation rulesIn an effort to boost entrepreneurship, the corporate affairs ministry is poised to revamp the company incorporation process. By consolidat...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
GST reform to offset growth drag from 50 pc reciprocal tariff: BMIProposed GST reforms, aiming to lower tax rates on common goods, are expected to boost consumption and potentially offset the impact of US ...
28 Aug, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
GoM clears GST 2-slab overhaul, revenue loss in focusIndia's GST structure is set for simplification. A group of ministers approved a plan to move to a two-slab system. The GST Council may mee...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges states to cooperate in implementing proposed GST reformsPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Centre's circulation of the next-generation GST reforms draft to states, seeking their cooperati...
21 Aug, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Proposed 2-tier GST structure could lower effective tax rate, boost revenues in long term: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests that the proposed 2-tier GST structure in India could simplify implementation and potentially boost fiscal reve...
19 Aug, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
GST rate rejig: Sitharaman to address Aug 20 GoM meet to put forth Centre's rate cut proposalFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a key meeting of state finance ministers on August 20–21 to push for major GST reforms. Th...
18 Aug, 2025, 02.33 PM IST