A panel of state ministers has recommended changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, specifically targeting sin goods, including tobacco products, aerated beverages, and luxury cars. These goods are currently taxed at the highe more...

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maintain the status quo on the benchmark repo rate at 6.5% in its upcoming meeting from December 4 to 6. Despite India's GDP growth slowing to 5.4% in the more...

The Indian Rupee has depreciated to a record low of 84.61 against the US Dollar, marking a fresh setback for the currency. This comes after former US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they fail more...

As of October 2024, the Union government's fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024-25 stands at 46.5% of the total budgetary target, amounting to Rs 7.5 lakh crore. This is in line with the government's fiscal consolidation strat more...

The Finance Ministry is set to review the windfall tax on fuel exports, including petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), following the stabilization of global crude oil prices. The tax, introduced in July 2022, was implemented to more...

Swiggy's much-anticipated entry into the stock market on Wednesday created over 500 new "crorepatis" among its current and former employees. The food delivery and quick commerce giant’s listing is set to unlock approxima more...

In just two days, equity investors faced a staggering loss of ₹13 lakh crore in market valuation as the BSE benchmark Sensex saw a sharp 2.27% drop. The benchmark index shed 1,805.2 points, with a 984.23-point decline on Wednesday, Novemb more...

The article highlights the significant increase in the number of wealthy individuals in India, specifically those reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore annually. Over 220,000 people now fall into this high-income bracket, with more more...

In October, Indian investors showed strong confidence in mutual funds, investing a record Rs 25,323 crore through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), despite a turbulent stock market. This historic investment pushed the total number of SIP more...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported an increase in its gold reserves, which now stand at 854.73 metric tonnes as of September 2024, up from 822.10 metric tonnes in March 2024. According to the half-yearly report on the management o more...