Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Why Kuehne+Nagel is betting big on India’s supply chain ambitionsThe global logistics major says it will double its warehousing capacity in India by 2030, as it sees the country emerging as one of the wor...
21 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costsConsumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companie...
16 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
West Bengal tax body rejects Flipkart’s GST exemption model for delivery chargesFlipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal A...
12 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
True cost of trading: Know about these hidden charges that impact your trading bill; here's what it really costsThere are several types of orders that investors can place on the exchange, and each interacts with the system in a distinct way. The choic...
04 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durablesConsumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months....
18 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Ecommerce sees 25% growth in Q1 CY2026, says joint report by Flipkart, Bain & CoThe report titled How India Shops Online, 2026, says the growth has come on the back of improved consumer sentiment supported by policy-led...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.12 PM 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
Consumer goods cos upbeat as GST tailwinds lift volumes in March quarterConsumer goods companies and retailers like Marico, Dabur India, and DMart reported a sales rebound in the March quarter, driven by volume ...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.07 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
GST rate rationalisation: Is there a second wind coming?The Indian government is contemplating Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation, aiming to simplify the existing four-slab structu...
19 Apr, 2025, 10.13 AM IST
Behind the fuss about GST on essential items: Two sides of the same coinThe levy of GST on essential items such as pulses, cereals, and rice has led to an uproar that it'll lead to a rise in prices and impact th...
26 Jul, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
Disunion between essential and non-essential goods during Covid-19 may percolate to GSTTax considerations resulting in cost saving measures, credit optimisation etc would fall under the new ‘must haves’ category vis-a-vis rout...
16 May, 2020, 10.58 AM IST