India has Microsoft's market. Ireland has its profitsMicrosoft's inaugural public tax report reveals a stark disconnect between its global market presence and where profits are booked. While I...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP VijayanLeader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through ta...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Why the real AI race is happening inside companies, not in front of customersET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 The biggest AI product wins are no longer in customer-facing apps. This is a shift that most peop...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocksIndia's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
AI driving credit risk, may threaten jobs and tax revenues in developed economies: FitchFitch Ratings highlights AI and massive digital infrastructure spending as significant global credit risks. While AI promises efficiency, i...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
AI tools helping identify GST evasion, easing compliance for honest taxpayers: FinMinIndia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is leveraging advanced technologies like AI and data analytics to combat tax evasion and stream...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 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
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
India's higher nominal GDP growth may help contain fiscal pressures despite global risks: EYIndia's fiscal deficit is expected to remain under control in FY27, thanks to robust nominal GDP growth driven by higher inflation, accordi...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST