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.
BUSINESS
Tailwinds for aviation sector: Budget 2026 likely to offer incentives to small aircraft makers
The scheme has received in-principle approval from the finance ministry, as operational details are worked out
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 likely to give Drone Shakti a boost through incentive based manufacturing scheme
Sources say proposal includes capex- and output-linked subsidies, separate from existing drone PLI scheme
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Centre may overhaul export-certification to cut port delays, rope in private players
The proposal seeks to open up export quality and compliance certification to private players to reduce clearance timelines at ports from about 10 days to three
BUSINESS
Net direct tax collections till December 17 at Rs 17.04 lakh crore, up 8% YoY
As compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, the net direct tax collections were up 8 percent on year. This growth is lower than the projection made in the Budget.
BUSINESS
VB-G RAM–G Bill signals shift in rural jobs funding, experts raise questions on states’ capacity
Unlike MGNREGA’s Centre-heavy financing, the proposed VB-G RAM–G framework introduces a 60:40 funding model, shifting greater fiscal responsibility for rural employment to states.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 likely to overhaul SEZ norms to boost local sourcing
A Rajiv Gauba-led committee has recommended easier domestic market access for SEZs, with suggestions to reduce duty distortions to enable smoother sourcing and sales
BUSINESS
FM assures of ample fertiliser stocks in rabi season, says urea buffer raised by 20 lakh tonnes
The government has sought Parliament’s approval for Rs 18,525 crore towards fertiliser and related subsidies in the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY26
BUDGET
High borrowing, crowding out private investment fears may limit capex push in upcoming Union Budget
Budget 2026-27 may peg central capex (capital expenditure) at 3.2 percent of the GDP for FY27, slightly higher than 3.1 percent pegged for the current financial year. "Capex cannot keep rising indefinitely when the government is already running a persistent revenue deficit," one official said
BUSINESS
India raises MSP for copra sharply for 2026 season to boost coconut farmer incomes
The MSP for 2026 season is an increase of Rs 445 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 400 per quintal for ball copra over the previous season.
BUSINESS
HAL’s gas turbine engine project hit by delayed test-bed approvals, says Parliament panel
The Committee cited delays arising from the 'failure to secure critical components on time, due to procurement bottlenecks and delayed approvals for test-bed construction' as well as land clearance issues.
