Govt may ban diversion of sugar for ethanol production

The average retail price of sugar stood at Rs 55.28 a kg on Monday, up 20% year-over-year.

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The Council will remain open to taking up larger issues that may emerge from time to time, including changes to the tax base if the Centre and states reach a consensus, sources said.

Frequent GST rate tinkering to make way for annual changes

Sources said the modest MSP hike for wheat is due to surplus grain stock and the need to boost oilseeds and pulses production.

Mandi prices of oilseeds, pulses rule above MSP

The Council may also bring metro rail within the transport document requirement, on par with other rail movement.

Random GST checks for goods in transit may go as CBIC plans tech-driven tracking

The Council is also likely to settle the treatment of supplies involving Free Trade Warehousing Zones.

Easier rules to aid IT, financial service exports as RBI, GST norms align

The GST Council may approve fresh instructions on how notices are issued, heard, and appealed, bringing uniformity across central and state formations

Decriminalisation steps to cut GST litigation, bring certainty: Experts

Unlike equity or other forms of permanent capital, FCNR(B) deposits are borrowed money.

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BUSINESS

Non-bank lenders are also deepening their footprint in commercial credit.

NBFCs account for half of new-to-credit originations: Report

The complaints also ask whether the trusts' involvement in Tata Sons' commercial affairs could put their tax-exempt status at risk.

Tata Trusts given 7 days to respond to Venu, Singh complaints on SDTT

Survey results showed a gender gap in workforce travel as well with 61.9% of male workers commuting more than 1 km daily for work compared to 41.9% of female workers.

43% of Indian workers ride two-wheelers to work: MoSPI

Experts said the proposals address several long-standing tax issues faced by the pharma industry, but could bring new compliance requirements.

GST Council may give legal backing to 90% refunds for pharma companies

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Chandra calls for shift from assembly-led growth to high-value manufacturing

Since lending is FinZ Finance's principal business, the sale will result in a partial closure of its lending operations, the company said.

PhysicsWallah sells Rs 96-crore FinZ loan book to Auxilo, winds down direct lending

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Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Platforms IPO likely by October 21: Reuters

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Mutual Funds

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House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component of salary meant to help employees meet their rental expenses.

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8th Pay Commission update: New exercise begins across central government offices

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Applying a straight 0.4% MDR to such sectors could translate into a materially higher payment-acceptance cost without any corresponding increase in the cost of processing the transaction.

UPI MDR: Why do railways, insurance, fuel, telecom get a Rs 5 cap while others face 0.4%?

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FE PRINT

The Council will remain open to taking up larger issues that may emerge from time to time, including changes to the tax base if the Centre and states reach a consensus, sources said.

Frequent GST rate tinkering to make way for annual changes

Experts said the proposals address several long-standing tax issues faced by the pharma industry, but could bring new compliance requirements.

GST Council may give legal backing to 90% refunds for pharma companies

Sources said the modest MSP hike for wheat is due to surplus grain stock and the need to boost oilseeds and pulses production.

Mandi prices of oilseeds, pulses rule above MSP

The average retail price of sugar stood at Rs 55.28 a kg on Monday, up 20% year-over-year.

Govt may ban diversion of sugar for ethanol production

The Council may also bring metro rail within the transport document requirement, on par with other rail movement.

Random GST checks for goods in transit may go as CBIC plans tech-driven tracking

The Council is also likely to settle the treatment of supplies involving Free Trade Warehousing Zones.

Easier rules to aid IT, financial service exports as RBI, GST norms align

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Navi Mumbai airport offers incentives to shift int’l flights; airline costs remain a hurdle

Pharma industry wants faster drug trials, govt support for new medicines

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MFIs, SFBs step up microfinance lending amid improving asset quality

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Flyadeal charts India expansion, adds Mumbai-Riyadh service

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IndiGo hikes fuel charges again as ATF hits decade-high; domestic levy up to Rs 1,300

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