A central feature of the upcoming changes is the rationalization of the multi-tiered rate structure into three slabs: 5%, 18%, and 40%. (AI image) By Saurabh Agarwal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaThe Prime Minister’s announcement on August 15, 2025, unveiling “next generation” GST reforms, signals a pivotal moment for India’s tax ecosystem. This transformative initiative, slated…
India’s economic prospects remain favourable compared to peers. (AI image) India’s credit rating has been affirmed at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook by ratings agency Fitch. The confidence in India’s growth story comes as a booster shot at a time when India faces 50% tariffs from the US for its exports.According to Fitch, India’s ratings…
Jaishankar highlighted how Trump’s methods represent a significant shift, particularly in the use of tariffs for both trade and non-trade purposes. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted that India’s recent experience taught the country the importance of avoiding reliance on a single supply chain or market. He advised industries to adopt diversification as a…
Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook on…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, Apollo Tyres, and Nykaa are the top stock picks for this week. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting August 25, 2025:Nifty ViewLast week, the benchmark index Nifty began the…
Market analysts anticipate continued support for Indian equities, driven by positive outlook surrounding GST 2.0 reforms. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,900, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50…
NEW DELHI: Stock market regulator Sebi is intensifying its fight against cyber fraud and has sought support from the states to prevent misuse of social media platforms and protect investors across the country from the menace.Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who took charge in March, has written to chief secretaries, seeking collaboration to “spread awareness”…
IT secretary S Krishnan said the ban on money gaming doesn’t mean doom and gloom for the sector, with ample growth opportunities existing in the social games and e-sports categories. In an interview with TOI, Krishnan denied that companies were not given sufficient opportunities to provide their views, adding that action against money games was…
MUMBAI: Paving the way for the sale of IDBI Bank, Sebi has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation as a public shareholder from promoter of the bank once the sale transaction is concluded. The regulator’s nod is subject to conditions, including LIC’s voting rights being capped at 10%, no board representation or control over…
NEW DELHI: The government is preparing a support package worth about Rs 25,000 crore under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, to strengthen Indian exporters over the next six financial years (2025-31). PTI sources said the initiative aims to provide affordable credit, improve market access, and cushion exporters from the…
