Month: October 2026
India’s strong growth fundamentals face risks from prolonged external shocks: Erik Berglof
New Delhi: India’s strong growth fundamentals remain intact, but prolonged external shocks and global uncertainty could create significant risks for the economy, Erik Berglof, Center…
Capital limited but confidence in rules of trade, fiscal path of large economies: DEA secretary
New Delhi: Economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur Sunday said that surpluses and deficit become sources of friction and the price of capital further rises when…
Microsoft stock at $518: Why a 10th share split may not happen anytime soon
Microsoft shares were trading near $518. This is less than 5% below its record closing price of $542, which it reached in October last year….
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine biz to get relief
The GST Council is likely to consider sweeping process reforms on Wednesday to make tax compliance easier for businesses, including allowing small e-commerce sellers to…
After rate overhaul, GST set for next big reform; officers’ arrest powers may be scrapped
GST Council is likely to consider this week a sweeping rewrite of GST enforcement that would take arrest powers away from tax officials and require…
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta Das
New Delhi: India is within striking distance of 8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and a leap towards Viksit Bharat 2047 is within the realm…
GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawn
The GST Council is likely to consider a proposal to withdraw Integrated GST (IGST) exemption on gold, silver and platinum imports by banks and nominated…
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get relief
The GST Council is expected to evaluate a series of major procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Key measures on the table…
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance cover
New Delhi: The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal in its meeting on October 7 to allow employers to claim input tax credit…
GST 2.0’s next move: Council may scrap officers’ arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 crore
The Goods and Services Tax Council is likely to consider a sweeping overhaul of tax enforcement at its October 7 meeting, including scrapping the power…