Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in MayUnified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of trans...
Groww investors make bank; Mobikwik, Fractal's Q4 profits surgeGroww delivered strong returns to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
How cashback credit cards are shaping everyday spending habitsIDFC FIRST Bank's FIRST EARN and Hello Cashback credit cards offer straightforward cashback on daily transactions, maximizing savings witho...
Zero forex to complementary lounge access: 5 popular travel credit cards worth checking outFrequent travelers can enhance their journeys with the right credit cards. Cards like Federal Bank Scapia and Ixigo AU offer lounge access ...
Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefitsNon-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad. Several banks lik...
Looking for cashback and rewards? These 5 credit cards suit frequent buyersRegular shoppers can significantly boost savings with the right credit card, earning cashback, reward points, and discounts on various plat...
UPI at a crossroads? Deep unease in the informal sector as tax axe fallsIndia's UPI system, despite its global success, faces backlash as small vendors receive GST notices based on digital transaction data. This...
No GST on UPI transactions: Govt clarifies in Rajya SabhaThe Finance Ministry has clarified that there are no plans to impose GST on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2000. Pankaj Chaudhary, Finance M...
GST enforcement should be balanced with sensitivity: SBI Research amid K'taka UPI-GST rowSBI Research cautions that aggressive GST enforcement based on UPI transactions could push small businesses back into the informal economy,...
Karnataka: Small vegetable vendor receives GST notice of RS 29 lakhA vegetable seller in Karnataka received a hefty GST notice of Rs 29 lakh, despite dealing primarily in fresh, untaxed produce. This has fu...
Switching from UPI to cash won't help in avoiding tax notice if turnover crosses GST registration threshold; Here’s what Karnataka State GST department saidKarnataka tax department clarifies GST rules for vendors: The GST department is scrutinizing UPI transactions to identify unregistered trad...
Karnataka CM to engage commercial taxes dept as GST notices scare small biz away from UPIThe public outcry arising from the GST notices has resulted in scores of businessmen in Bengaluru and outside going back to cash transactio...
No GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000, clarifies govt; terms rumors as baselessThe Indian government has refuted rumors about imposing GST on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, dismissing the claims as baseless and m...