Private equity inflows into realty up 23% in Apr-Sept Private equity investment in Indian real estate rose 23% year on year to $2.7 billion in H1 FY27, led by… October 7, 2026 05:50 IST
More nations seeking to join IMEC: French envoy The West Asia war and trade route disruptions have accelerated work on IMEC, with Oman, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and Cyprus… October 7, 2026 05:40 IST
Effective GST rate falls to 13.1% as rate rationalisation boosts efficiency GST rate cuts and slab rejig in September 2025 expanded the tax base, boosting taxable supply and stabilizing revenue. Upcoming… Updated: October 7, 2026 05:13 IST
India Post logs 60,000 FPO deliveries in Gujarat India Post’s Gujarat pilot has delivered over 60,000 parcels for farmer producer organisations, reducing delivery time and costs, while expanding… October 6, 2026 20:41 IST
Rupee hits two-month low amid foreign outflows, higher oil prices The Indian rupee fell to a two-month low at 96.43 against the dollar amid foreign investor selling, high oil prices,… October 6, 2026 20:08 IST
RBI October MPC meet: 7 factors behind expectations of a 25 bps repo rate hike HSBC and Axis Bank expect RBI to raise the repo rate 25 bps, citing inflation, oil, liquidity and resilient growth;… October 6, 2026 14:38 IST
World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.6% earlier World Bank India GDP Forecast FY27: The World Bank raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, citing strong… Updated: October 6, 2026 15:09 IST
India services PMI rises to 55.2 in September, hits 3-month high India services PMI rose to 55.2 in September, while Composite PMI climbed to 55.9 as stronger demand lifted private sector… Updated: October 6, 2026 12:16 IST
India likely to sign 3 new bilateral investment treaties by Dec, says FM India and the US face a trade negotiation plateau, with key issues like trade imbalance and tariffs challenging progress. India… Updated: October 6, 2026 07:53 IST
Frequent GST rate tinkering to make way for annual changes The GST is evolving towards a more institutionalised and predictable regime with second-generation reforms, introducing structured rate changes and automated… Updated: October 6, 2026 05:14 IST
Mandi prices of oilseeds, pulses rule above MSP Mandi prices of mustard and gram are currently much higher than the government’s MSP for the 2027-28 marketing season, driven… Updated: October 6, 2026 05:15 IST
Govt plans sugar diversion ban for ethanol amid low output, price rise The government plans to stop diversion of sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for ethanol production in 2026-27 due to low… Updated: October 6, 2026 07:36 IST
Random GST checks for goods in transit may go The GST Council plans to implement an intelligence-driven verification system for goods in transit, reducing unnecessary stoppages, improving ease of… Updated: October 5, 2026 19:16 IST
Easier rules to aid IT, financial service exports The GST Council is set to consider changes easing tax treatment of services exports, benefiting IT, consulting, research, and financial… October 5, 2026 19:02 IST
Decriminalisation steps to cut GST litigation, bring certainty: Experts The proposal to remove arrest provisions and revamp prosecution under the GST regime aims to reduce litigation, ensure fair enforcement,… October 5, 2026 18:54 IST
FCNR(B) scheme buys time, but durable capital key: Economists The RBI’s FCNR(B) scheme transformed India’s balance of payments from a deficit to a surplus by mobilising $133 billion, but… Updated: October 6, 2026 05:19 IST
RBI MPC begins today: Will Crude above $100 & US yields force a rate hike or pause? Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee meeting begins today: crude tops $100 and US yields rise; economists split on… October 5, 2026 14:16 IST
Tax concessions for many farm inputs on the cards GST Council may lower farm input costs: Bio-stimulants, tractor tyres, seed storage in focus Updated: October 6, 2026 21:01 IST
