Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
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...
Tax ruling can set off a game of thorns for gaming company directorsIndia's money gaming firms are worried about directors facing tax demands. A Supreme Court ruling upheld a 28% GST on bets. This could mean...
RBI must let rupee depreciate; use liquidity tools, not rate hikes, to curtail inflation: Duvvuri SubbaraoFormer RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao has advised the RBI to allow some rupee depreciation to counter external pressures. He has suggested u...
Swiggy CEO on failed shareholder vote; Indian firms brace for MythosHappy Thursday! Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety opened up about the recent hitch to become an Indian-owned company. This and more in toda...
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 ...
'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assetsSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm ...
High Court says no to 'coercive action' against IndiGoThe Delhi High Court has stopped the GST department from taking action against IndiGo's parent company. This is regarding a ₹458 crore GST ...
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...
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 19, 2026) on IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan JewellersGold and silver prices saw an increase today, May 19, 2026. Major jewellery brands like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers,...
Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7% from 25%The Delhi government has significantly cut the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel. The tax on ATF will now be 7 percent, down from 25...
Will petrol and diesel prices rise again? Fuel hike may be just the first of several increases, say expertsPetrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices have been increased by Rs 3 per litre as state-run oil companies face mounting losses due to rising...
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
Bullion industry proposes plan to turn India's idle gold into working capitalIndia's gold imports are rising, prompting industry bodies to suggest ways to curb them. Proposals include recycling household gold and lim...
Sandip Sabharwal remains bullish on FMCG, retail and defence themesIndian equity markets are poised for a potential rally driven by strong corporate earnings and resilient consumer demand, according to mark...
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 ...
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jittersIndia's economy faces challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising oil prices and trade disruptions are impacting India. However, strong ...