India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
India's gold demand falls 6 per cent in April-June on weak seasonal demand, higher duty: WGCIndia's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty per...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGCIndia's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
GST panel may consider allowing transfer of unused tax credit within corporate groupsA key GST panel will consider industry suggestions for transferring unutilised input tax credit. Exempting intra-group corporate guarantees...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Centre panel proposes lower GST on mango drinks with higher pulp contentAn expert panel recommends mango beverages contain 22-25 percent natural pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and farm...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
June marks strong rebound in India's gem and jewellery exports, surging 26.51% year-on-yearOverall exports for the April-June quarter remained stable despite global economic uncertainties. Lower international gold prices helped In...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India's gem and jewellery exports rise 26.5% in June, shining at $2.21 billionIndia's gem and jewellery exports saw a significant rebound in June, increasing by 26.5 percent. Lower international gold prices and improv...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
No backdoor talks with BJP; INDIA bloc to discuss delimitation after introduction of bill: Supriya SuleSupriya Sule dismissed speculation regarding meetings between NCP (SP) leaders and the Maharashtra Chief Minister. She clarified that Jayan...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Input tax credit relief for companies on staff cars, insurance likelyCompanies may soon claim input tax credit on employee vehicles. Group health and life insurance policies for staff are also included. The G...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
GST law panel clears proposal to shield buyers' input tax credit from supplier defaultsA GST Council proposal will protect buyers from losing input tax credit. This protection applies if suppliers fail to deposit taxes with th...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
India's private credit turning mainstream, experts project massive headroom for alternative debt in IndiaThe Indian private credit market is rapidly becoming a mainstream asset class. This market is expanding at a robust thirty percent compound...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Inside Oyo’s FY26 profit; Gaming founders seek GST reprieveOyo parent Prism, which filed its updated IPO papers, reported a strong profit in the April-December period, courtesy of an unlikely source...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Gaming founders appeal to GST Council for personal liability relief after Supreme Court rulingReal money gaming founders are urging the GST Council to shield them from personal tax liabilities and offer amnesty on past dues following...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST