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Trade, transport bodies oppose Delhi's Ramlila Maidan as protest site, cite impact on businessTrade and transport bodies have opposed Delhi Police’s decision to designate Ramlila Maidan as a protest venue, warning that demonstrations...
Global Market: European shares rise as easing oil prices lift sentiment; earnings in focusEuropean shares rose as banking stocks gained on easing oil prices and hopes of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Investors t...
Intel CEO says Chinese frontier AI model adoption has been 'very fast'At a recent panel, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan discussed the swift integration of Chinese frontier AI models like DeepSeek, Kimi, and GLM. He note...
GST reforms: What changes in compliance, input tax credit, refunds and litigation from 2027The latest changes proposed by the GST Council will help cut costs and ease cash flow for companies. To curb cascading tax, ease working ca...
Need to look at cost of doing business to boost manufacturing; cut statutory liquidity ratio: Amitabh KantAmitabh Kant has advocated for reducing the statutory liquidity ratio to promote job-intensive manufacturing in India. He emphasized that c...
PNB Housing sees 5-8 bps NIM gain from RBI rate hike, says CEO Ajai ShuklaPNB Housing Finance anticipates a minor enhancement in net interest margin due to the Reserve Bank's recent rate hike. The lender's margin ...
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
Why are Kraft paper prices rising in India? Corrugated box makers face 25% cost surgeKraft paper prices in India have recently increased by 22% to 25%, affecting production costs significantly. This rise has pressured corrug...
GST rejig: Credit relief, export push and simpler rules make Diwali come early for industry, says EY’s Bipin SapraEY partner Bipin Sapra said the GST Council’s latest reforms address input tax credit blockages, expand refunds, support exporters and stre...
A paid Rs 1,64,900 upfront for iPhone 18 Pro, B chose credit card EMI, C picked no-cost EMI in festive sales – Who saved most after discounts?The biggest misconception about no-cost EMI is that the bank doesn't charge any interest. In a no-cost EMI, the seller readjusts the intere...
Global Market: Singapore likely to tighten monetary policy as growth and inflation risks mountSingapore’s central bank is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on October 14 as resilient economic growth and rising inflation risk...
Good news for employees: Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance allowed; Know how it employeesNow GST input tax credit to emoyers on group insurance; this can mean more life and health insurance coverage for employees; Know how it he...
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
- PepsiCo to cut costs as weak North America business hurts annual core profit forecast
PepsiCo is gearing up to implement further cost-cutting measures in response to rising input costs and a slowdown in consumer demand. CEO R...
Best online deals to have short life as brands battle surging input costsDuring this festive period, ecommerce platforms are gearing up to provide enticing discounts for just the first few days. However, as risin...
Tax-exempt diesel expanded for wider access as Donald Trump signs special executive order in Nebraska. How will it benefit Americans?Diesel price in USA: G7 countries announced last week that they would release 100 million barrels of diesel, after pressure from US Presid...
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...