Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
GST Council to focus on auto refunds, swifter ITC, fewer noticesThe government is preparing to transition the GST regime toward a trust-based tax administration. This shift includes introducing sweeping ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Business owners, check this now: Group health premiums are fully deductible in 2026, and many owners still overlook these savings todayBusiness owners reviewing 2026 taxes shouldn't overlook employee health benefits. Group health insurance premiums are fully deductible, whi...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Dabur expects double-digit Q2 revenue growth on strong India FMCG, overseas demandDabur India expects consolidated revenue to grow in double digits in the September quarter, supported by strong performance across its Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms are being advocated by industry chambers to improve input tax credit and streamline compliance processes. Businesses desire...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Dabur India expects double-digit revenue growth in Q2 FY27Dabur India anticipates strong double-digit growth in its consolidated revenues and India FMCG business for the upcoming quarter. Demand co...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
At 14, Warren Buffett paid $7 in taxes. Today, his Berkshire empire pays $26.8 billion as he questions the rich’s tax burdenWarren Buffett’s first tax bill was just $7. He was 14 and earned most of his money delivering newspapers in Washington, D.C. He also had a...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economyKryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is severely impacted by Russian airstrikes disrupting economic activities. The c...
05 Oct, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Small-business lenders’ growth cools in FY26 amid credit headwindsIndifi’s revenue and loan book remained broadly flat, NeoGrowth’s assets under management (AUM) declined 21.5%, and Lendingkart’s fell 74%....
05 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Self-employed? An S-Corp election could slash your self-employment taxes in 2026, and here's what smart business owners are doing todayFor self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
IPO-bound Kuku turns profitable as FY26 revenue jumps sixfold to Rs 1,484 croreThe company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,484.2 crore, up 514% from Rs 241.6 crore a year earlier, per its audited financial sta...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volu...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
GST 2.0 revived demand. Now industry wants its tax credit unstuckThe GST Council is set to reconvene after a year to focus on reforming the input tax credit system. Recent surveys by KPMG and Deloitte hig...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST