India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payoutsA government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these ta...
Will your gold investments be impacted as HDFC, ICICI and Tata mutual funds stop fresh high-value ETF investments?Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investment...
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’Recent trade negotiations in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for India and the United States. A dedicated US delegation engaged with Indi...
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...
India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back to rebalance pactIndia and the UK held "great conversations" to boost economic ties, with discussions focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree...
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...
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuelIndia will reduce its export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) starting June 1. The new rates are 1.5 rupees per li...
Government revises windfall tax on fuel exports from June 1New windfall tax rates on fuel exports take effect from June 1, 2026. Taxes are back on diesel and aviation turbine fuel after a period of ...
India eyes fiscal support for domestic EV battery supply chainIndia is planning new incentives to boost local production of battery components. This move aims to reduce import dependence for electric v...
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...