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GOQii moves SC over higher customs duty on fitness trackersGOQii Technologies has approached the Supreme Court. The fitness tech company wants a decision on customs duty for its imported bands. It a...
CAIT seeks further GST simplification, says monthly collections have risen sevenfold since rolloutTraders' body CAIT seeks simpler GST rules. Tax collections have surged since 2017, but ground-level compliance remains difficult. More sim...
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
SC rules exxsol hexane a pure hydrocarbon, duty cut to 2.5%The Supreme Court has ruled that exxsol hexane is a pure hydrocarbon. This decision means imported exxsol hexane will attract a lower custo...
West Asia crisis not a diplomatic issue, will lead to higher fuel costs for common man: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanFuel prices have risen again. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the West Asia crisis impact. She stated this crisis mea...
'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisisIndia's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely ...
Limited price raise shows how much of global hit govt has absorbed: GoyalPiyush Goyal stated the government absorbed global oil price hikes by cutting excise duty. He highlighted significant fertiliser subsidies ...
India should create strategic buffers to navigate 'most difficult' energy shock: CEA NageswaranV Anantha Nageswaran has called for India to build strategic buffers to manage the ongoing energy shock triggered by the West Asia crisis, ...
Reliance Industries Q4 results key takeaways: O2C drags profit down 12.6% as Jio, retail hold the fortReliance Industries Limited saw its net profit fall 12.6 percent in the March quarter. This was due to challenges in its oil-to-chemicals s...
Reliance Industries' Q4 profit dips 8% as Mideast war bites at oil businessReliance Industries reported an 8.1% drop in March quarter profit. Geopolitical issues impacted the energy business. However, telecom and r...
Direct vs indirect taxes: Key differences and how they impact taxpayers and prices in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 9...
Gujarat Gas rises 7% after Nomura upgrade. Is the Iran war a buying opportunity?Gujarat Gas shares saw a significant jump after a major brokerage upgraded the stock. The US-Iran conflict is creating supply chain disrupt...
Supreme Court of India seeks replies on 28% IGST plea on phone batteriesThe Supreme Court is examining a customs department appeal. It seeks higher taxes on imported lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones. Manu...
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...
- No officer to hold sensitive posts beyond 3 years: Central Board of Customs and Excise
No officer should remain posted on sensitive posts for more than three years to ensure probity among the government servants, the Central B...
- Indirect tax collection up 16.1% to Rs 2.85 lakh cr in Apr-Dec
Belying concerns over slowdown, indirect tax collections increased 16.1 per cent to Rs 2,85,787 crore during April-December.