Jefferies names Max Financial as its top insurance pick, sees 41% upside despite target cutJefferies has moved Max Financial Services to the top of its life insurance picks, retaining a Buy rating despite cutting its target price....
28 Sep, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
National Traders’ Welfare Board pushes centralised loan portal, faster MSME creditThe Board called for stronger coordination between the Centre and states to address issues faced by traders and improve the implementation ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices have risen about 3% in the past year, but faster growth in household disposable incomes has kept cars affordable after GST 2.0 c...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth aim to 7% from 6.6%, estimates 25 bps RBI rate hikeS&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumptio...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
From Maruti to Mahindra, top industry execs say GST 2.0 changed the demand equationPassenger vehicle demand surged after GST rationalisation, boosting Maruti Suzuki's sales significantly. Mahindra & Mahindra also reported ...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
First-time car buyers make a comeback as lower GST boosts small-vehicle demandFirst-time car buyers are returning to India's market, increasing their sales share significantly. Lower taxes have revived demand for entr...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Can India build its own Big Four? The battle moves to the rulebookIndia is moving to reshape its accounting sector as ICAI prepares Chartered Accountants Act changes aimed at enabling larger domestic firms...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Ashiana Housing to invest Rs 1,000 cr in FY27 to acquire land for expansion: MD Vishal GuptaRealty firm Ashiana Housing will invest ₹1,000 crore this fiscal to acquire land across major markets like Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Maharashtr...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Govt rolls out GOBARdhan rules with assured CBG offtake, 10-year price supportThe government’s Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme aims to give India’s CBG industry a more predictable business model, with assured offtake...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
GST cuts, lower prices put dishwashers on Indian kitchen mapsDishwasher sales are rapidly growing in India after recent GST rate reductions. Manufacturers have adapted machines for Indian cooking, boo...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should goFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions and rate cuts, asking...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
CBIC to step up outreach as EMI scheme struggles to attract manufacturersThe CBIC will conduct outreach programs to encourage EMI scheme adoption. Data and documentation requirements for the scheme have been subs...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Car sales jump over 30% in August as festive demand buildsPassenger car sales increased by over a third in August, reaching 439,309 units. This growth followed a decline in the previous year due to...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
NPS risk labels: Will PFRDA’s new framework help subscribers make better choicesThe unwieldy retirement scheme is becoming more organised through risk-based classification, standardised disclosures, uniform naming conve...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
GST growth comparisons can’t be 'apples and oranges' says CBIC; hits back at 'misleading' claimsThe CBIC stated that comparing GST revenue figures using different tax bases is misleading. Growth calculations must be made on a like-for-...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST