GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit MalhotraDabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring dig...
23 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
IMEC momentum to boost Karnataka exports amid global trade disruptionsBengaluru exporters are poised to thrive as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor gains traction. This innovative route presents a...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
GST 2.0 Inverted duty structure hurts FMCG, Pharma: Expert flags concernsIndian enterprises are navigating challenges posed by the Goods and Services Tax. The inverted duty scenario is particularly affecting FMCG...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
West Asia conflict: Early signs of stress visible across sectors, says FICCI reportThe report emphasises that this crisis, while being challenging, also presents an opportunity for India to accelerate structural reforms ai...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
India doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensionsThe government has doubled the daily quota of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers. This move aims to stabilize fuel supplies amidst glob...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
From $300 to $8,500 freight: West Asia war squeezes UP MSMEs, delays stretch to 60 daysExporters report shipment delays of up to 60 days, 20-30% cost escalation, and growing order uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.
07 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
No Petroleum Product under GSTInclusion of petroleum products will require recommendation of the GST Council. But the council, which also includes representatives of sta...
09 Feb, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
Bring petroleum products in ambit of GST soon: PHDCCIPHDCCI President Sanjay Aggarwal said the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation has been in a double-digit growth trajectory for the ...
01 Aug, 2021, 04.16 PM IST
Centre, industry want petroleum products in GST ambit: Oil Minister PradhanThe Centre and the industry favour inclusion of petroleum products in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) but the GST Council will take a fina...
01 Aug, 2018, 05.38 PM IST
As states agree to cap VAT on natural gas at 5%, uniform petroleum tax may not remain a distant dreamThe Centre had been keen to bring petroleum products under ambit of GST, which was implemented on July 1, from the start.
15 Sep, 2017, 06.41 AM IST
VAT on petroleum products to continue, to be decided by GST Council: MinisterResponding to concerns raised by members on tax on agriculture, Kesarkar assured that the tax on agriculture income will remain zero per ce...
21 May, 2017, 09.21 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan asks states to help bring petro products under GSTAs per the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill, petroleum products like LPG, kerosene and naptha would attract GST.
23 Oct, 2016, 10.44 PM IST