Net direct tax revenue jumps 6.3% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore till Oct 12
Non-corporate tax, which includes individuals and HUFs, mop-up so far this fiscal stood at about Rs 6.55 lakh crore, up from over Rs 5.93 lakh crore in the same period of the last year
Inflation hits over eight-year low of 1.54% in September, but non-vegetarians and gold buyers feel the pinch
India’s retail inflation slowed to an over eight-year low of 1.54 percent in September, marking the second time this year that price growth has stayed below 2 percent, according to official data
India’s retail inflation eases to 1.54% in September, lowest in over 8 years
The reading suggests price pressure is likely to remain subdued, with GST rationalisation expected to keep prices in check in the coming months as well
Govt likely to amend companies act, tender norms to help Indian audit firms take on Big 4
Relaxing composition norms, tender reforms and capital support measures are among the changes that the ministry of corporate affairs is planning to build globally competitive domestic auditors
The Eastern Window | China's 15th five-year plan: Navigating growth amid global challenges
China’s next 5-year plan will focus on tackling the tariff challenge from the US and resolving domestic issues like weak consumer demand. But it will not be easy for President Xi Jinping because some of the much-needed reforms can result in job losses and damage to the Communist Party’s credibility
MC Pro’s Diwali 2024 portfolio sparkles in tough times, watch out for the 2025 edition
In a challenging year for markets, the portfolio — part of the Alpha Folios offering — has delivered 8.3 percent returns compared to the Nifty’s 3.6 percent growth. Here’s what worked
India plans National Critical Mineral Stockpile to secure rare earth supply amid China curbs: Report
Rare earth elements, a group of 17 chemically similar metals, are used in high-tech applications due to their unique magnetic and electrical properties.
Trade tips for India amid weak WTO forecast
New Delhi should lower tariff and non-tariff barriers and ratchet up trade engagements with Asian neighbours to expand its export market
World economy faces triple risk of tariffs, AI bubble and soaring debt
Policymakers are convening against a background of fresh trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies and political instability in countries from France to Japan.
India-UK FTA deeper than Brexit deals or Trump trade pacts, says London’s Deputy Mayor Dawber
In a free-wheeling conversation, Dawber termed the FTA as the “deepest deal” India or the UK has ever signed. He also spoke about rising anti-immigration sentiment, work visas, and ease of doing business.
RBI’s big liberalisation push for banks and foreign loans spells much growth and some caution
Latha Venkatesh assesses central bank's recent regulatory reforms
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gold or Bitcoin: Which has a more compelling story?
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 10 edition: Why World Bank wants South Asia to cut tariffs, market move a breakout, breakdown, or déjà vu, to become popular ethanol blending needs to reflect in prices, and more
India proposes to open up retail power sector nationwide to private firms, draft bill shows
The move will allow private companies such as Adani Enterprises, Tata Power, Torrent Power and CESC to strengthen their presence across the country
Indian exporters urge govt to seek relief in EU FTA talks over steel tariff hike
The EU’s decision to hike tariffs and tighten the quota comes at a time when India is already seeking relaxations in the carbon tax proposed to be imposed by the bloc on imports of steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers from January, 2026.
Govt to add more African, South American buyers on Trade Connect to diversify textiles, leather exports
The initiative linked to the Trade Connect portal will be part of the central government’s soon-to-be-notified Rs 25,000 crore-'Export Promotion Mission' (EPM) that aims to offer a set of financial incentives to help exporters diversify to more markets.
America is sucking in growth from the rest of the world
Global FDI is flowing west — this may well be one of Trump’s biggest legacies
Composite licensing may not be included in Insurance Amendment Bill to be tabled in Winter Session
Industry executives believe lawmakers are more likely to prioritise the FDI change, over more technical amendments. Rationale behind introduction of Composite License likely to be deliberated further by IRDAI and insurance companies, sources suggest.
Gold bubble should prompt central banks to sell the metal
The world is thoughtless of history when it treats bullion as desirable and a store of value
For ethanol blending to become popular among consumers, it needs to reflect in lower pump prices
Brazil and the US, the two major markets where ethanol blending happens on a large scale, incentivised the transition in the early years through taxes and subsidies
World Bank wants South Asia to cut tariffs despite global protectionist wave
As the world builds tariff walls, the World Bank wants South Asia to tear them down. With 16 million people entering the job market annually but only 10 million finding work, the region faces a stark choice: embrace trade liberalisation that could unlock manufacturing growth or maintain protectionist barriers that may be trapping workers in low-productivity sectors
Markets at a crossroads: Breakout, breakdown, or déjà vu?
As the Nifty sits at a crossroads, here are the factors that could support the market’s move up or push it back into a holding pattern
From Surge to Stall — Why India’s RE bidding has hit a speed bump
Over-enthusiasm, weak off-take, and tender cancellations have slowed the momentum in renewable energy
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the AI bubble waiting to burst?
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 9 edition: A look at what could be the deciding factor for Bihar, FMCG sales slack after GST cut worrying investors, forex market warnings that policymakers must heed, Ratan Tata’s personality radiated ibadat, inayat and insaniyat, and more
Credit cards drive festive e-commerce surge as debit usage declines, UPI growth slows
Shift to credit-based spending accelerates during Navratri; credit cards outpace debit by sixfold
