BUSINESS
RoDTEP likely to get be extended by a year with higher allocation, officials say
For FY26, the government has allocated Rs 18,232 crore under the RoDTEP scheme to support exporters
COMPANIES
Tiger Global ruling: How the Supreme Court ruling changed India’s tax treaty playbook
The judgment weakens the protection offered by Tax Residency Certificates, tightens the use of grandfathering, and forces foreign investors to rethink exit structures and tax risk
BUSINESS
Rs 20,000 crore windfall: SC Tiger Global verdict triggers massive revenue potential for tax authorities
Tax experts say that the verdict signals a stricter approach to tax treaty interpretation, and as a result, foreign investors’ sentiment may be dampened, which may lead to low inflow of FDI and FPIs in India, they say.
BUSINESS
NITI Aayog report flags overlaps in MSME schemes, pitches convergence to boost impact
Report calls for merging similar programmes, building a central digital platform and streamlining delivery of government support to small businesses.
BUSINESS
Tax department issues notices to 4–5 foreign digital firms over permanent establishment
The companies plan to challenge the assessments before income-tax officers or the Dispute Resolution Panel, as the matter centres around the definition and scope of permanent establishment
BUSINESS
Union Budget likely to launch Stand-Up India II with higher loan limits
Stand-Up India II will likely double the loan size to Rs 2 crore to deepen credit access and boost inclusive entrepreneurship
BUSINESS
Expert panel may design assured 10-year payout products under NPS: PFRDA chairman
PFRDA may also tweak the NPS investment rules to allow wider asset diversification as bond yields are expected to fall, Sivasubramanian Ramann tells Moneycontrol in an interview
BUSINESS
‘Graduation’ is the missing link in too much inclusive finance: CEA
Says micro borrowers must move into mainstream banking as their businesses grow
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 may include clarifications on taxation of data centres and remote employees working in India
CBDT may expand 'permanent establishment' definition for big tech & data centers, which could increase tax liability for foreign enterprises.
BUSINESS
Aim to revise Stand-Up India for bigger loans, wider reach: DFS secretary
Under a separate push, M Nagaraju said the department is trying to provide fintechs access to the ecosystem through trade deals with other countries.
BUSINESS
Net direct tax collections till January 11 at Rs 18.37 lakh crore, up 8.8% YoY
As compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, the net direct tax collections were up 8.8 percent on year. This growth is lower than the projection made in the Budget.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 likely to unveil mining policy to cut imports, boost silver, copper production
The policy is expected to offer a larger role to private players in mining and processing of silver, copper and zinc to meet growing industrial demand amid global supply strain
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Stakeholders seek tax relief, credit support for MSMEs
Stakeholders have also called for rationalisation of customs duties on critical raw materials, extension of concessional tax regimes for new units
BUSINESS
Can’t act solo on GST cut for air purifiers ahead of next Council meet: Centre tells Delhi High Court
Next GST Council meeting likely after the Budget, with government sources flagging pan-India impact if any rate cut on air purifiers
BUSINESS
Local body, health infra grants lag under 15th Finance Commission over compliance issues
Delays linked to pending local body elections, property-tax compliance and capacity gaps in PRI-led health projects
BUSINESS
In iPhone-like push for auto-component exports, govt bats for quality for a bigger play in global supply chain
India seeks deeper integration into global auto-component supply chains dominated by Mexico and Japanese and US players
BUSINESS
Further simplification, fine-tuning to shape GST in 2026
With GST entering a consolidation phase in 2026, experts argue that fine-tuning through inverted duty structure correction, MSME compliance simplification and data-led enforcement will matter more than broad rate revisions
BUSINESS
Inflation, consumption outlook 2026: Policy support and low inflation expected to sustain demand recovery
After a year of easing price pressures and policy-led income support, economists say consumption momentum that strengthened in late 2025 is now feeding into the 2026 outlook.
BUSINESS
PRAGATI helps expedite infra projects, Navi Mumbai airport an example: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan
The PM chairs these meeting directly with chief secretaries of states and secretaries of central ministries to address issues relating to specific projects.
BUSINESS
India’s economic reform newsmakers — 2025
Appointed RBI Governor in December 2024, Sanjay Malhotra guided monetary policy in 2025. In his tenure, the central bank delivered about 125 bps of rate cuts amid easing inflation and stable growth.
BUSINESS
Mantris who meant business in 2025
From trade agreements to following the path of fiscal prudence, streamlining GST, a new tax code and more. 2025 was a year of some long pending reforms. Significantly, India also replaced its labour laws with 4 new labour codes. The ministers behind the reforms that defined India in 2025.
BUSINESS
Economists flag fiscal risks at PM’s pre-Budget meeting, call for capex recalibration and revival of household savings
Public capital expenditure should gradually be brought closer to 3 percent so that more financial resources are available for the private sector, economists said. In the FY26 Budget, the government budgeted around Rs 11.21 lakh crore for capital expenditure, higher than 3 per cent of GDP.
BUSINESS
Rs 1.6 lakh crore unreleased, Centre sets March 31 deadline for pending 15th finance commission claims
If states are not able to claim the funds within the award period, it automatically results in savings for the government
BUSINESS
CBDT launches data-driven nudge campaign for AY26, flags bogus political donations
The initiative, which is advisory in nature, requires identified taxpayers to file revised income-tax returns (ITRs) by December 31, 2025.
