India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially wea...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Norms issued to estimate District Domestic ProductNew uniform guidelines for estimating district domestic product have been released by the statistics ministry, aiming for standardized indi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM 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
How cashback credit cards are shaping everyday spending habitsIDFC FIRST Bank's FIRST EARN and Hello Cashback credit cards offer straightforward cashback on daily transactions, maximizing savings witho...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Zero forex to complementary lounge access: 5 popular travel credit cards worth checking outFrequent travelers can enhance their journeys with the right credit cards. Cards like Federal Bank Scapia and Ixigo AU offer lounge access ...
07 May, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Asset allocation: Buy smallcap banks, avoid largecap IT, bet on power, consumption: Rakesh VyasRakesh Vyas of Quest Investment Managers sees market volatility as a buying chance. He favors smallcap stocks benefiting from government st...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
MoSPI proposes Index of Service Production with 2024-25 as base yearThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has proposed creating an Index of Services Production (ISP) for the formal sector u...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Looking for cashback and rewards? These 5 credit cards suit frequent buyersRegular shoppers can significantly boost savings with the right credit card, earning cashback, reward points, and discounts on various plat...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India’s hotel expansion gains pace, draws institutional capital into real estate foldIndia's hotel sector is set for robust growth, with operators planning over 70,000 new rooms by 2030. Driven by strong domestic travel and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Tourism Boost: GST on hotel room tariffs under ₹7,500 cut to 5%The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to reduce tax rates on hotel rooms costing up to Rs 7,500 per day. The new rate is 5% ...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
GST reforms to transform Indian hospitality into globally competitive force: HAIHotel Association of India welcomes the government's GST reforms. They believe it can boost India's tourism sector. HAI hopes for a 5% GST ...
22 Aug, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
18% GST instead of 5% to be charged on dining in a hotel if room rent per night is above this; know how much more it will cost?GST: From April 1, 2025 restaurants inside hotels will have to charge 18% GST from customers instead of 5% previously if the said restauran...
10 Apr, 2025, 10.06 AM IST
Holidays to become costlier from July 18 as all hotel rooms to be taxed under GSTGST council, in its meeting in June 2022, withdrew various GST-related tax-exemption. One of the tax-exemption of no GST on hotel rooms up ...
19 Aug, 2022, 12.31 PM IST
Centre to move GST council over "hefty" tax on hotel rooms"The government is sensitive to the needs of the industry," a government official said.
18 Sep, 2019, 06.28 PM IST