Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
FMCG sector to log 8-10% growth despite margin pressure: CrisilIndia's FMCG sector anticipates 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal. Price hikes will drive this expansion. However, volume growth is set to s...
21 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices hiked again as brent crude rises above $110 barrel? Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities todayPetrol, Diesel prices today: Petrol and diesel prices remained steady on Monday after a recent Rs 3 per litre hike, with further increases ...
18 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Will petrol and diesel prices rise again? Fuel hike may be just the first of several increases, say expertsPetrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices have been increased by Rs 3 per litre as state-run oil companies face mounting losses due to rising...
16 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Digital platforms, autos, and a shifting consumption story: Ashi Anand maps the market’s next phaseIndia's equity markets are seeing a leadership shift, with digital platforms and select auto segments driving growth. Ashi Anand of IME Cap...
06 May, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
US stock market crashes today: What’s happening with Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq as $200 billion vanishes in minutes from US stocks - Dow plunges 565 points, all sectors sink while oil surges with WTI up 3.4% and Brent jumping 5%US stock market crashes today. Investors are asking what’s happening with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. ...
04 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
How managements hide debt, losses, and disputes without breaking a single accounting rule – and take investors for a rideA listed company rarely operates alone. Behind it can sit a web of subsidiaries, step-down entities, associates, overseas arms, and special...
02 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Crude at $120 poses multi-channel risk, but demand still resilient: Aurodeep NandiRising Brent crude prices and a weakening rupee are raising concerns for India's economy. Policy interventions, including controlled fuel p...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of 'stopping operations'Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet are in severe financial distress. They warn of halting operations due to soaring jet fuel c...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.45 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
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structureAlcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impac...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST