Category: Economy
India’s GST collections rise 8.2% to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March
India’s net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March 2026, registering a growth of 8.2% compared to the…
Govt extends RoDTEP benefits for exporters till September 30
New Delhi: The government has extended fiscal benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for exporters by six months, until September 30, amid disruptions to global trade…
India grandfathered gains from investments made before April 2017
The Central Board of Direct Taxes said income from the transfer of investments made before April 1, 2017 will remain outside the ambit of general…
India grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically
India will grant a temporary customs duty relief for goods manufactured in special economic zones and sold in the domestic market, according to a government…
Courier export cap removed to boost ecomm shipments, cut logistics delays
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday removed the long-standing cap on courier export consignments and introduced a faster return mechanism for cross-border parcels to boost…
New income-tax act takes effect today
New Delhi: The new Income-tax Act and budgetary provisions, including higher STT on speculative F&O trades, lower TCS on overseas tour packages and liberalised remittance…
Centre plans sweeping reforms as West Asia war jolts supply chains
New Delhi: The government is drawing up a comprehensive reform road map amid the West Asia conflict, seeking to build on measures already under way,…
Vegetable prices crash up to 80% since January, deepening farm distress
Pune|Kolkata: Vegetable prices have plunged since January, worsening farm distress even as consumers get relief. Potatoes are down 40%, onions 50% and tomatoes up to…
RBI’s net short position rises to $77 billion in Feb as it defends rupee
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) net short position stood at $77 billion in February, versus $67 billion in the previous month, as the…
Japan to create special cell to push FDI into India
In a unique move to push investments into India the Japanese Foreign Ministry will create a new centre on Wednesday to assist Japanese companies looking…