Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Finance ministry estimates India’s Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.35%The finance ministry’s nowcasting model estimates India’s GDP will grow 7.35% in Q2 FY27, following 7.8% growth in the previous quarter, su...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantageThe Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning f...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
New GST registration route allows online sellers to expand using ecommerce warehouses as local basesStarting November 1, small online sellers will have a new option for GST registration. They can use ecommerce warehouses as local bases in ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Reckitt’s base effect GST boost in India to unwind in Q4, says CEOReckitt's India operations showed strong growth momentum in the July-September quarter compared to the previous year. The prior year was af...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
'Copying China's manufacturing model may not pay off': Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back with ‘Cope harder’ remark, cites Rs 3 lakh crore PLI returnsUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hit back at criticism of India's mobile phone manufacturing strategy with a blunt “Cope harder” remark....
28 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw says mobile PLI scheme generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct taxes, employs 12 lakh peopleIndia's mobile phone production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct tax collections against Rs 19,000 cro...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Rs 435 on Rs 4350: Shangri-La Eros Delhi fined Rs 1 lakh for adding 10% service charge to food bills automatically; CCPA says customers cannot be forced to request its removalCCPA has fined Shangri-La Eros Delhi Rs 1 lakh for automatically adding a 10% service charge to restaurant bills. The regulator rejected th...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
7 discount, cashback credit cards for online festive shopping in 2026: One of them is lifetime freeMost of us will engage in festive shopping, making credit cards an appealing choice for discounts and cashback offers. But before choosing ...
24 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
From CDMO to aerospace: How Vikas Khemani finds India’s next big themesNow, as Carnelian has ventured into mutual fund business by launching a small-cap fund with a ₹5,000 crore cap, Khemani is focusing on manu...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Samsung to boost India phone exports under new incentive schemeThe South Korean electronics giant is considering expanding India production, including making fresh investments, to boost exports from her...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Ramayana ticket prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru: From Rs 338 to Rs 2,770, how much will you pay to watch Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film?Ramayana ticket prices vary across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, with rates ranging from Rs 338.98 plus GST for a 3D show in Delhi to Rs 2,7...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Nandan Nilekani calls for expanding Account Aggregators to reach street vendors for access creditNandan Nilekani emphasizes the importance of expanding the Account Aggregator framework to include self-employed individuals. He highlights...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Manipur CM says free movement on NH-2 boosted state's economy, cites Rs 1,200 crore GST revenue loss during ethnic crisisManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised the cooperation of local communities in resuming highway movement. He highlighted the...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
GST reforms aim to boost compliance by removing fear, widening tax baseRate rationalisation showed that a lower rate yields more revenue as the base widens, and process reforms rest on the same principle. A bus...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST