DGFT speeds up silver imports through IIBX, other nominated agenciesThe government has simplified the procedure for obtaining import authorisations for specific silver items. This change should help genuine ...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
GST reforms aim to boost compliance by removing fear, widening tax baseRate rationalisation showed that a lower rate yields more revenue as the base widens, and process reforms rest on the same principle. A bus...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Industry body seeks higher duty on copper used in solar moduleThe Indian Primary Copper Producers Association has urged the government to raise customs duties on solar copper products. They recommend i...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Christa Pike failed execution: What went wrong at Tennessee prison? 911 calls reveal massive detailsChrista Pike was hospitalized after surviving two doses of pentobarbital as the state tried to execute her for the 1995 stabbing death of c...
13 Oct, 2026, 04.25 AM IST
Government allows 5,841 tonnes of sugar export to EU under quota-based duty concession scheme"The quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to be exported to the EU from India under TRQ (tariff rate quota) for the year 2026-27 (October 2026 to ...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
GST reforms: What changes in compliance, input tax credit, refunds and litigation from 2027The latest changes proposed by the GST Council will help cut costs and ease cash flow for companies. To curb cascading tax, ease working ca...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midtermsUS President Donald Trump's tariff policies are facing growing economic and political challenges ahead of the November 3 midterm elections,...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
GST Council bets on faster refunds, lower penalties to ease business burdenThe 57th GST Council meeting has introduced measures to simplify compliance and expedite refunds for businesses. Recommendations include in...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
GPF interest rate for October-December 2026 quarter: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1%?The Ministry of Finance has set a 7.1% interest rate for the General Provident Fund, which will be applicable from October 1 to December 31...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Anushka Sharma and family buy three apartments worth Rs 44 crore on same floor of Godrej Skyshore in Mumbai's VersovaAnushka Sharma latest news: The actor and her family have made significant real estate investments in Mumbai worth Rs 44.1 crore. On July 8...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Sharper, bigger RBI moves coming in December? SBI economists put things in perspectiveThe recommendations come as the central bank manages inflation risks alongside pressure on the rupee and capital flows. A 50-basis-point in...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
RBI rate hike to raise home, car loan borrowing costsThe Reserve Bank of India increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday. Borrowers might face higher monthly installme...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Karnataka liquor volumes flat in H1 as beer gets three cheersKarnataka observed significant growth in beer sales, rising by 41% in the first half of the fiscal year. Indian-made liquor sales, however,...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Property bought for ₹1.23 crore, its market value rose to ₹1.46 crore: Why ITAT Kolkata gave homebuyer ₹11.35 lakh tax reliefA recent ITAT ruling highlights a crucial tax issue for property buyers: an increase in stamp duty value between the agreement and registra...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Mumbai property market continues strong run, records best-ever SeptemberMumbai recorded its strongest-ever September for property registrations, with 12,560 transactions, up 4% year-on-year, according to Maharas...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Builder promised to bear stamp duty, then refused; MahaRERA orders payment plus Rs 5.4 lakh interest to buyerHomebuyer wins as MahaRERA orders builder to pay stamp duty and registration charges and also Rs 5.4 lakh interest to homebuyer. Read this ...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.47 AM IST