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India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST- Assam brings in MGR for liquor licences; prices likely to rise from July 1Assam's excise laws have been amended. A new provision, Minimum Guaranteed Revenue, will be introduced for liquor license holders. This wil...13 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- CAIT seeks further GST simplification, says monthly collections have risen sevenfold since rolloutTraders' body CAIT seeks simpler GST rules. Tax collections have surged since 2017, but ground-level compliance remains difficult. More sim...31 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Rupee to hit 99, fiscal deficit at 5%: Rahul Bajoria sees deeper pain ahead for IndiaIndia's economy faces ongoing challenges. Inflation is embedded, impacting prices and financing. The fiscal deficit is projected to widen. ...27 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
- CNG prices increase to Rs 83.09 per kg, Delhi commuters worried as travel "No longer pocket-friendly"CNG prices have risen again in Delhi and Mumbai. This is the fourth increase in less than 15 days. Commuters are finding fuel costs higher....26 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- Government forwent Rs 1 lakh crore via excise duty cuts to shield consumers from fuel inflation: FMIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains recent fuel price increases are market-driven by oil companies. She noted the governme...25 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- Oil cos keep bleeding, on slippery slope with Rs 600-cr loss per day despite multiple petrol, diesel price hikesPetrol, diesel price hike: Despite the latest round of increases, officials acknowledged that current retail prices are still insufficient ...25 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Govt gives up Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue after excise duty cut on petrol and diesel: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian government has sacrificed nearly Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue by lowering excise duty on petrol and diesel. This move aims to ...25 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- West Asia crisis not a diplomatic issue, will lead to higher fuel costs for common man: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanFuel prices have risen again. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the West Asia crisis impact. She stated this crisis mea...25 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- RBI dividend provides fiscal buffer, but inflation risks loom large: Kanika Pasricha, Union BankThe Reserve Bank of India's dividend payout provides a small fiscal buffer. However, government finances face pressure from fuel excise cut...25 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
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