Gold loans, consumer durables drive NBFC credit growth to 14.9% in JulyNon-banking financial companies saw 14.9 percent credit expansion by July end. This growth accelerated from last year's 10.6 percent expans...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Engineering goods exporters seek mandate on carbon emission certificate under EU normsEngineering exporters have urged the government to mandate accredited carbon-emission data from raw-material suppliers, warning that small ...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
GST Council meeting likely to be postponed, say sourcesThe 57th GST Council meeting, scheduled for September 12, is likely to be postponed, with a final decision expected after consultations wit...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
In 1950, livestock viruses drove the Serengeti's wildebeest herd down to 300,000. Less than a decade later, it surpassed 1.5 million, helping turn the ecosystem into a carbon sinkIn the 1950s, rinderpest and livestock disease pushed the Serengeti’s wildebeest herd to dangerously low numbers. After the virus was broug...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Zero-fee travel credit card: Unlimited airport lounge access, 10% rewards on UPI transactions – Is this new co-branded card for you?How about a card that not only offers airport privileges but also earns rewards on every eligible spend and UPI transaction, with zero fore...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Fashion’s climate emissions increased almost 14% over two yearsApparel sector emissions surged in 2023 and 2024, driven by an upsurge in global fiber production—especially polyester. The industry risks ...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
In 2008, Bosques Amazonicos SAC began training Ucayali farmers to grow food sustainably. 10 years later, hundreds of jobs were created and forest was regenerated in PeruBosques Amazónicos SAC initiated the Campo Verde Project in Peru's Ucayali region. This initiative focused on reforesting degraded lands wi...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Gamer invested Rs 2.61 crore to play online rummy and poker games; loses net Rs 28 lakh, files ITR reporting Rs 4 lakh income; gets tax notice; he wins case in ITAT BangaloreGamer invested Rs 2.61 crore to play online Rummy, poker games; loses net Rs 28 lakh, stops playing, files ITR reporting Rs 4 lakh income; ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
REITs and InvITs: Despite tax-free dividends, non-resident investors may need to file ITR to claim a refund of TDSThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional e...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Rethinking wealth creation with alternative assetsET Alpha Summit 2.0 will bring together leading investment voices to explore how niche alternative assets could shape the next phase of mul...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
University of Kentucky researchers pressure-cooked bourbon stillage into hydrochar; its supercapacitors stored up to 25 times more energy, while another design retained 96% capacity after 10,000 cyclesChemists at the University of Kentucky have pioneered a remarkable technique to recycle bourbon stillage, converting this distillation wast...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Carbon pricing, emissions tracking key to protect India's exports under EU CBAM: CII ReportIndia must enhance carbon pricing and emissions tracking systems for exporters. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ent...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmersVaraha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathe...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST