Don't wait for FIIs: Nippon MF CIO Sailesh Raj Bhan on why market will rise before foreign money returnsIndian equities offer rare discounts for investors. Nippon India Mutual Fund's Equity CIO, Sailesh Raj Bhan, advises accumulating world-cla...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain aheadITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Big auto bets big: Carmakers line up Rs 40,000-crore capex push amid demand boomWhile Maruti Suzuki has earmarked record investments of Rs 14,000 crore in FY27 to add annual capacity for 500,000 cars, Hyundai Motor Indi...
14 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
ICICI Prudential Life shares zoom 7% after Q4 profit surges 58%. Should you buy, sell or hold?ICICI Prudential Life shares jumped 7% after the insurer reported a 58% YoY rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 609 crore and announced a final...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Moving to New Zealand? Here’s how the tax system worksNew Zealand's tax system, managed by the Inland Revenue Department, requires income and Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments. Migrants nee...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Consumption slowdown in Q4 to spoil full year's sales showConsumer electronics and smartphone sales in India experienced a significant slowdown in the March quarter. This trend impacted the overall...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
RAI suggests moving to flat GST rate across product categories instead of price-based thresholdsRetailers Association of India suggests a uniform Goods and Services Tax rate. Current price-based system creates market distortions. RAI e...
04 Sep, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
Noida: Pay service tax with dues, Amrapali buyers toldBuyers, however, have argued they be charged GST instead. They have written to the court receiver, urging that they be charged the prevaili...
13 Aug, 2020, 10.55 AM IST
Now, owners may have to pay different GST for identical flatsTwo people buying identical flats in the same complex but in different buildings, may end up paying different GST.
09 May, 2019, 06.12 AM IST
GST cut to boost sales of under-construction flats; no ITC may hit builders' profit margin: Moody'sThe reduction in GST rate on affordable housing is in line with the government's approach.
27 Feb, 2019, 02.41 PM IST
Your dream home may become cheaper from next monthCurrently, 12 per cent GST is levied on payments made for under-construction property or ready-to-move-in flats where completion certificat...
24 Dec, 2018, 03.29 PM IST
Don't charge GST from affordable housing buyers: Government to buildersThe effective GST rate comes down to 8 per cent after deducting one third of the amount charged for the house, flat, towards land cost.
08 Feb, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
Pre-budget cheer for home buyers: 8% GST on houses under PMAY effective todayThe concessional rate of GST of 12% (effective rate of 8% after deducting the cost of land) will apply in the housing sector.
25 Jan, 2018, 10.13 AM IST
Booking a hotel after GST rollout? Here's how much you will payAt present, hotels that charge tariffs in this range pay 21-22% tax. Hotel tariffs above Rs 7,500 would attract GST rate of 28%.
22 Jun, 2017, 11.21 PM IST
GST may make homes cheaper in Karnataka, says Revenue Secretary Hasmukh AdhiaRevenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia on Tuesday said flat rates in Bengaluru and rest of Karnataka might turn out to be cheaper under the GST re...
31 May, 2017, 01.40 PM IST