Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Now easier to enrol for NPS: Pension body launches StAR NPS for online onboardingThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched a new digital platform called StAR NPS. This platform, developed by BSE ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Shopping malls investment: Up to 20% appreciation in these retail mall rentals in Delhi NCR & Mumbai; what retail commercial property investors should knowRetail rental yields in Delhi NCR and Mumbai's Grade A and A+ malls have seen significant appreciation, with Mumbai recording 15-20% year-o...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' contribution to national exchequer rises to Rs 2.16 lakh croreReliance Industries’ contribution to the national exchequer rose nearly 3% to Rs 2.16 lakh crore in FY26. The company said government payme...
28 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
SC upholds govt retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companiesThe Supreme Court has backed the government's retrospective 28% GST on online gaming. The court ruled that online gaming platforms are not ...
28 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation15 May, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependenceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasif...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% to curb imports, support rupee amid West Asia crisisGold, silver import duty hike: India has significantly raised customs duties on gold, silver, and platinum imports to 15% and 15.4%, respec...
13 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Aggregators to be charged interest at 12% per annum if they fail to contribute toward social security of their gig workersAggregators now face a 12% annual interest penalty for delayed social security contributions for gig workers. All aggregators must upload g...
09 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Tony Award Nominations 2026 announced: Full list, date, time, and top broadway contendersTony nominations 2026: The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7, celebrating excellence in Broadway theatre across a wide range of ca...
05 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
NPS charges explained: PFRDA clarifies CRA, PRAN, AMC rules; provides Atal Pension Yojana updateNPS charges: PFRDA has issued new clarifications on National Pension System charges. Annual Maintenance Charges for Tier II NPS accounts wi...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news dealsAustralia is gearing up to implement a groundbreaking levy on major tech giants. If platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok fail to compens...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.45 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
APY crosses 9 crore subscribers: More Indians are investing in Atal Pension Yojana for retirement income; check its benefitsAtal Pension Yojana has reached a historic milestone with over 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest enrolments since...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST