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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...
IMF sees India bucking global slowdown, raises 2026 growth forecast to 7%IMF has increased India's growth forecast for 2026 due to stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Resilient domestic demand and robust se...
SBI Research calls for abolition of LTCG tax on equities to boost foreign capital inflowsAccording to SBI Research, removing the long-term capital gains tax on equities could revitalize investment levels. The report emphasizes e...
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
Rupee rebounds nearly 1% after RBI moves to curb speculative tradesThe rupee rebounded nearly 1% to 95.77 per dollar on Monday after the RBI announced measures to curb speculative currency trades. A special...
India benchmark bond posts worst day in six months on RBI measuresIndian government bonds experienced a significant decline due to central bank measures aimed at draining liquidity. The benchmark 10-year b...
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Govt backing and patient capital propel India's leap into AI and chips: Satyan GajwaniGajwani said the ecosystem, once driven by fintech, food delivery, SaaS, commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer brands, was witnes...
GST 2.0 makes it less taxing as govt scrap arrest powers, raise prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore in major overhaulThe GST Council recently approved substantial reforms to simplify the indirect tax structure and improve compliance. These changes include ...
GST reforms: Refunds, wider ITC mark third phase of reform as India targets global supply chains, says PwC’s Pratik JainPwC’s Pratik Jain said the GST Council’s latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes an...
GST rejig: Credit relief, export push and simpler rules make Diwali come early for industry, says EY’s Bipin SapraEY partner Bipin Sapra said the GST Council’s latest reforms address input tax credit blockages, expand refunds, support exporters and stre...
GST overhaul: Export status for contract manufacturing to boost supply-chain shifts to IndiaGST reforms treating contract manufacturing for foreign principals as exports could boost India’s appeal as companies relocate parts of the...
GST 2.0: Easier multi-state expansion for MSMEs, e-commerce sellersIndia's GST Council has initiated reforms to modernize the GST framework for improved compliance and business operations. Simplified regist...
Premiumisation core growth engine for alcobev: ISWAI reportPremiumisation is driving growth in India’s alcoholic beverages market, with the premium segment expanding at a 10.2% CAGR between 2022 and...
IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rulesIndia's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed ...
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
NBFC services to banks will attract 18% GSTThe interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt from GST. The 18% levy will apply to the taxable service supplied by the NBFC to the...
On the right path of easing ease of bizTo strengthen compliance and reduce conflicts, reforming the Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration is essential. The GST Council will...
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...
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...