Many consumers are resisting, even turning back the digital revolution
A shaky US–China truce, a cautious Fed, and an underperforming India—markets may have dodged a bullet, but the pressure is far from over
CII calls for a trust-based, technology-enabled tax system; proposes simplified TDS regime, statutory taxpayers’ charter, and paper-free customs roadmap in pre-Budget 2026-27 proposals
Process reforms are key to equipping India’s indirect tax system for better revenue mobilisation
Former National Cyber Security Coordinator Rajesh Pant calls for a new national cyber security strategy and unified agency to protect India’s digital ecosystem amid rising threats
Sandbox pilot underway; mock regulators and exchange being created for testing
In the pre-Budget memorandum shared with the Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava, Assocham said the direct and indirect tax systems need procedural clarity, consistency and reduced compliance costs to make India’s manufacturing globally competitive.
Industry body warns of duopoly as UPI processing reaches 19.6 billion transactions in September
The industry body’s delegation met Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava on October 29 to present the industry body’s pre-budget proposals and discuss tax and tariff-related issues impacting businesses.
Industry body urges filling vacancies, simplifying TDS structure, and granting tax neutrality for fast-track demergers to reduce litigation and improve ease of doing business
The approval of the SPA and the subsequent invitation of financial bids will mark the final phase of the long-awaited IDBI Bank privatisation process that has been underway since 2021.
Strong performance in the industries and services sector, along with a stable labour market, will further enhance domestic demand, the ministry's monthly economic review has said
The tax incidence on tobacco-related items is about 53 percent, while it is 88 percent on pan masala – comprising 28 percent GST and a compensation cess
While India's growth indicators remain strong, October's softer PMI and persistent trade uncertainties raise uncomfortable questions
The IPO rush hour is building. The coming week will give you a glimpse of it. That’s not all, brace for a clutch of high frequency indicators like IIP and fiscal deficit. Earnings numbers are also rolling. Do keep a watch
Simplified GST registration from November 1 to benefit 96 percent of new applicants; Sitharaman urges shift away from ‘GST 1.0 mindset’
The integration of the plans is expected to bring sectoral allocations, policy execution and project priorities under one cohesive framework
These booms are connected, but not in the way you may have heard
Administrative groundwork for the new tax system accelerates as Budget preparations near; government aims to finalise around 400 rules and 180 forms for a leaner framework
The idea that a lot of problems are difficult to fully solve doesn’t mean we should stop trying
Record of discussion on merger proposal to be examined by Cabinet and PMO
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted fintech’s role in financial inclusion and digitising credit access, while also emphasising India’s self-funded green transition amid global energy challenges.
Uneven pass-through of GST rate cuts in essential goods segments
Nara Lokesh told Moneycontrol in an interview that the state is building a dedicated renewable energy ecosystem to meet rising power and water demand from data centres, instead of imposing restrictions like some global peers.
WhatsApp groups with company chairmen, ministers and officials have been institutionalised to ensure weekly project reviews and real-time coordination, as part of the state’s ‘Naidu 4.0’ governance model.
