Higher ethanol mix tax cut a good driveIndia is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster e...
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Gujarat govt's 'revolutionary' decision to provide Rs 1,500 cr financial relief to sugar cooperativesGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies to farmers. This decision benefits over two ...
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For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
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Dividends, bonus issues: TCS, LIC, Bajaj Auto among 30 stocks turning ex-date this week. Check detailsInvestors must hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for the respective corporate action...
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Citi sees India IPOs hitting fresh records despite challengesIndian initial public offerings are poised for a strong comeback in the latter half of the year. Citigroup anticipates deal volumes to meet...
21 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Ready to flex ethanol muscle, E100 gets road map to cut oil importsIndia is set to boost E100 flex fuel availability with 5,000 dispensing stations planned within two years. This initiative aims to signific...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
India moves to buffer economy against Iran war falloutIndia is taking urgent steps to protect its economy. Fuel prices have risen. Gold imports are restricted. Local government staff in Delhi a...
15 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
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In war, anything can happen; in investing, only management matters. 6 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 27%Net margin is a useful metric. It tells you how much profit remains after costs, interest, and tax are deducted from revenue. But it does n...
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Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
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How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST systemIndia's new popcorn tax has everyone talking. Different flavors now have different GST rates. Plain popcorn is taxed at 5%, branded at 12%,...
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High tax hindering carbonated soft drinks segment in India reach potential: ICRIER reportHigh taxes under India's GST regime are hampering the growth of the carbonated soft drinks sector, despite initiatives like 'Make in India'...
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Govt scraps export duty on sugar to trim surplus, lift pricesThe country is likely to produce a record 29.5 million tonnes of sugar in the 2017/18 season that ends on Sept. 30, up 45 percent from the ...
20 Mar, 2018, 03.54 PM IST
Clamour for sugar tax to combat diabetes, obesity growing; industry unfazedSugar is increasingly being seen as dangerous, but Indian producers are putting up a brave front and saying the sweetener is being needless...
21 Nov, 2015, 04.28 AM IST
- Purchase tax sours Karnataka cane mills’ mood
Sugar mill owners in Karnataka have sought an urgent re-look at various fiscal laws governing their sector.
23 Nov, 2006, 12.29 AM IST
- Purchase tax sours Karnataka cane mills' mood
Sugar mill owners in Karnataka have sought an urgent re-look at various fiscal laws governing their sector.
22 Nov, 2006, 02.18 AM IST