US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payoutsA government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these ta...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’Recent trade negotiations in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for India and the United States. A dedicated US delegation engaged with Indi...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
GOQii moves SC over higher customs duty on fitness trackersGOQii Technologies has approached the Supreme Court. The fitness tech company wants a decision on customs duty for its imported bands. It a...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
At Big 4 firms, AI is starting to reshape the tax professionMajor accounting firms in India are embracing artificial intelligence for tax services. AI is automating routine tasks, research, and draft...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India's fuel exports plunge in May as domestic demand takes priorityIndia's fuel exports saw a significant drop in May, reaching their lowest point in almost four years. This decline was driven by efforts to...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Trump moves to block wider tariff refunds, appeals order covering all importersIn a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to chall...
31 May, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
India eyes fiscal support for domestic EV battery supply chainIndia is planning new incentives to boost local production of battery components. This move aims to reduce import dependence for electric v...
30 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Vijay Kedia says long-term capital gains tax should be abolished for nation building. Here’s whyAce investor Vijay Kedia has urged the government to abolish long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on listed equities, stating that long-term ...
28 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Senco Gold Q4 Results: Profit skyrockets 151% to Rs 157 croreSenco Gold has announced a significant profit jump of 151 percent for the fourth quarter. This surge is attributed to soaring gold prices a...
27 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Authorities allege Pernod Richard withheld Scotch composition, age in effort to pay lower tariffs under $314 mln refund caseIndian tax authorities are in a legal fight with Pernod Ricard. Investigators claim the French company hid the true value of Scotch whisky ...
27 May, 2026, 11.36 AM 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
SC rules exxsol hexane a pure hydrocarbon, duty cut to 2.5%The Supreme Court has ruled that exxsol hexane is a pure hydrocarbon. This decision means imported exxsol hexane will attract a lower custo...
25 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Tax vs Customs: Why MNCs face a growing valuation and compliance battleMNCs face rising conflict between tax and customs rules on related-party pricing, as India’s tighter digital scrutiny raises compliance ris...
20 May, 2026, 10.56 PM IST