Why investors are ready to play in global equity leagueIndian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While internat...
Parliamentary panel expresses concern over investments in cryptocurrenciesA parliamentary panel has expressed alarm over thousands of crores invested in virtual digital assets. The committee is studying global app...
Petrol exports to attract ₹3/litre excise dutyNew Delhi is shaking up its energy export policy with the introduction of a specialized excise duty on petrol exports. Meanwhile, the gover...
Govt imposes ₹3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports; cuts diesel, ATF leviesThe government has introduced a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports. Levies on diesel exports are now Rs 16.5 per litre,...
PM Modi dismisses media report on possible tax on foreign travel as ‘totally false’Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly refuted media reports suggesting a new tax on foreign travel. He stated there is absolutely no tr...
Gold imports under India, UAE FTA quota remain modest: OfficialGold imports under a special trade deal with the UAE have seen low usage. The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement offers...
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, other jewellery stocks crash up to 6% as Centre hikes gold customs duty to 15%Jewellery stocks like Kalyan Jewellers and Titan Company tumbled up to 6% after the government hiked customs duty on gold and silver import...
India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% to curb imports, support rupee amid West Asia crisisGold, silver import duty hike: India has significantly raised customs duties on gold, silver, and platinum imports to 15% and 15.4%, respec...
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to Rs 23/ltr, ATF exports to Rs 33/ltrThe govt has announced a reduction in the windfall tax for diesel exports to Rs 23 per litre and for aviation fuel to Rs 33 per litre, star...
Wipro is buying back shares at Rs 250. What your tax bill looks like depends on this factorWipro's share buy-back offers Rs 250 per share, a premium over market price. New tax rules effective April 1, 2026, treat buy-back proceeds...
Coal India Q4 Results: Profit rises 12% to Rs 10,908 crore; co declares Rs 5.25 dividendCoal India reported a 12% rise in Q4 profit driven by better realizations and higher income, despite cost pressures. Margins improved, thou...
India raises export duty on diesel, ATFIndia has significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel. This move aims to boost government revenue and ensure ...
Indirect tax mop-up tops FY26 target, but pan masala cess misses the markIndia's indirect tax collections for fiscal year 2025-26 have surpassed the government's target. Customs, excise, and GST revenues showed s...
GST, cess levy together to help detect evasion in pan masala sector: SourcesNew tax rules for pan masala manufacturing will be effective February 1. A health and national security cess will be added to the Goods and...
GST compensation fund, cess can stay beyond 5 years if steep fall in revenue continues: Attorney GeneralThe country’s top law officer, however, said any decision to extend the cess beyond the five-year period would require endorsement by a thr...
Cairn seeks cut in cess on crude as oil prices halveCairn has asked government to cut the cess levied on crude oil produced from its Rajasthan fields as the levy was taking away nearly a fift...