Tax matters, as does capital: Is it time for India to reconsider its LTCG tax policy on listed equities amid rising global competition?Debate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT) has gained momentum, with the government recognizing its ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Commerce ministry organising FTA outreach initiatives to help states unlock export potential: Piyush GoyalIn a significant announcement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal introduced plans designed to optimize the use of free trade agre...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Global investors against use of judicial anti-avoidance rule by tax officialsInternational investors have raised concerns regarding the Indian Income-tax authorities' invocation of the judicial anti-avoidance rule. A...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
India needs to leverage FTAs, export promotion mission initiatives to boost shipments: CII's BudhiaIndian businesses are encouraged to utilise free trade agreements and the export promotion mission for expansion. Recent data shows that In...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Officials can deny benefits on Mauritius-routed investments if tax relief found sole motiveIndia has implemented a Principal Purpose Test in the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This test allows tax authorities...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Indian passport rises to 84th rank in Henley Passport Index 2026; visa-free access to 55 destinationsIn the latest update of the Henley Passport Index for October 2026, India has found itself ranked 84th, a dip compared to earlier standings...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
India must seek UNESCO tag for ports to mark oceanic journeys of girmitiyas: Fiji envoyFiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, V...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India tightens Mauritius tax treaty rules to prevent misuse of tax benefits, effective August 10The Finance Ministry has unveiled an important amendment to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Effective August 10, t...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
The Andaman Islands could be India's next big trade trump cardIndia is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialog...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
IHC, First Abu Dhabi eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoterEarly investors GIC & IFC jointly hold 30% in Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), keen to exit. PE funds tapped too to gauge strategic inter...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
CreditAccess Grameen to raise $175 million overseas loans from DBS, Standard Chartered and othersCreditAccess Grameen is in the process of securing a $175 million loan from several international lenders. This funding will help enhance t...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
No Fitch, Moody's or S&P, please: The Big 3 face a new challengeThe African Union established the Africa Credit Rating Agency to provide better assessments for African economies. This initiative aims to ...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Air India and Tata Communications launch 'EasyRoam' for international travellers with roaming plans from Rs 241Air India has introduced EasyRoam, an international travel SIM to provide mobile data and voice services abroad. The SIM is available as a ...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM 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
Irish company tax ruling offers capital gains relief hope to foreign investorsIn a noteworthy decision, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has exempted Fireeye, an Irish company, from capital gains tax on an indirect t...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
TCIL pays Rs 43.86 crore dividend to government for FY26; profit after tax at Rs 146 croreTelecommunications Consultants India Ltd has paid a dividend of Rs 43.86 crore to the Government of India. This payment follows an operatin...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST