GST Council eases tax rules for IT exports via foreign branchesThe move addresses a major demand from the IT and IT-enabled services sectors, providing significant relief to companies that support globa...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agendaThe GST Council is poised to address significant reforms that could transform GST compliance for businesses. Among the proposed measures ar...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
GST Council meet starts with focus on ease of doing business, ITC overhaul and decriminalisation on agendaThe 57th GST Council meeting is set to consider major GST 2.0 reforms, including wider input tax credit eligibility, protection for genuine...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Nityas Gems & Jewellery shares list at 9% premium over IPO priceThe Nityas Gems & Jewellery IPO comprised a fresh issue of 1.45 crore shares aggregating to Rs 108.35 crore. The company had fixed the pric...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Titan Consumer business grows 25%, adds 78 stores in Q2Titan Company experienced a 25% year-on-year growth in consumer businesses during the second quarter of FY27. Strong demand for jewellery a...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
GST Council likely to align export definition with forex earnings, clarify on overseas branch servicesThe GST Council is expected to review a proposal to redefine the definition of export for services. This proposal aims to remove ambiguitie...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
As gold hallmarking charges rise, fraudsters get busy tooGold hallmarking charges have risen significantly, causing concern among industry stakeholders regarding potential fraud. Awareness of the ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Nityas Gems & Jewellery IPO Day 2: Check GMP, subscription status; should you subscribe?The Rs 108.35-crore Nityas Gems & Jewellery IPO entered day 2 of bidding with a 20% overall subscription and a 7% grey market premium. Brok...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India, New Zealand trade pact to boost agri, processed food exports: TPCIStarting on October 20, the free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is set to boost bilateral commerce. This agreement will sign...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
IIBX plans to bring bullion to Bengal’s doorstep with Kolkata vault by DiwaliIIBX will open its own bullion vault in Kolkata by Diwali, enabling West Bengal jewellers to take local delivery instead of sourcing bullio...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India’s 8% global gems, jewellery share has room to growIndia's gems and jewellery sector currently accounts for 8% of global exports but can expand into new product categories. NITI Aayog's Prav...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Nityas Gems & Jewellery IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band and key detailsNityas Gems & Jewellery IPO opens on September 30 with a Rs 108.35-crore fresh issue. The IPO has a price band of Rs 70–75 per share, while...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Gems, jewellery exporters rush to beat new US tariff deadlineMumbai and Surat’s gems and jewellery exporters are stepping up production and rushing shipments to the US ahead of a potential new tariff ...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Gem, jewellery exports rise 3.14% to $2.30 bn in August despite weak demandIndia's gem and jewellery exports grew in August, with studded gold jewellery exports surging significantly. Cut and polished diamond expor...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST