Govt seeks investor and expert views on LTCG and STT as it reviews capital market levies amid FPI exodusThe government has initiated a reassessment of long-term capital gains tax and securities transaction tax. Stakeholders, including investor...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
AI narrative needs to change for India: K Balasubramanian, CEO, Citibank IndiaLong-term capital-gains tax is a big factor on the equity side. On direct investment, the trade agreements are going to be a big positive. ...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Government needs to incentivise domestic solar production as China eyes curbs on tech exports: Solex ChairmanThe government needs to incentivize domestic production of solar equipment, as China's proposed export restrictions may create supply issue...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere is really no doubt about what will happen in the short term. It is going to be tough. Trying to guess the exact day when things will ...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
What's holding up Washington's $14 bn arms sale to Taiwan?Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
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
China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atollChina has claimed it has sovereignty over the Pratas Islands, located strategically in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has bee...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
From Rome to Washington, why governments are pulling DeepSeek off official systemsAt least eight governments, now including the US, have restricted the Chinese AI company's products. Most cite the same concern – user data...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan has committed to investing $21 billion to establish two semiconductor factories in New York. This deal comes as Japan seeks to suppor...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan will invest up to $21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries, whi...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Satellite network a 'technology of geopolitical control': Think tank for hard limits on StarlinkAn Indian policy group has advised the government to enforce strict conditions on foreign satellite operators. The Kutniti Foundation argue...
13 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Why did market fall today? Sensex ends 548 pts lower, Nifty below 22,400. 5 triggers behind today's selloffThe Indian stock market faced a steep downturn, with the Sensex plummeting close to 1,000 points from earlier highs. Investor sentiment was...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
F-35 parts were sent from Australia to Hong Kong: How a shipping error put sensitive US stealth technology near ChinaA shipment containing sensitive F-35 components was mistakenly routed through Hong Kong due to a communication failure. The parts were init...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Okinawa after alleged murder of Japanese womanUS soldiers stationed in Okinawa have been placed under a month-long curfew and alcohol ban. This decision follows the alleged murder of a ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
The US said China was priming a trade superweapon. Then it vanishedLOGINK, originally a project to improve cargo logistics, has seen its international efforts falter significantly. The platform lost key par...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Taiwan bolsters defences against China as first batch of F-16V fighter jets to arriveTaiwan is set to receive its first two F-16V fighter jets from a delayed US order for 66 aircraft, strengthening its air force amid rising ...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.12 AM IST