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Moderate impact of GST cuts on fiscal deficit; inflation may lower 50-90bps

Besides, a cut in the tax rate on nearly one-fourth of the essential and household items contained in inflation basket may lead to a moderation of 50-90 bps in retail inflation over next 12 months

Maruti to Tata Motors: Auto companies start passing on GST cut to buyers

Maruti's Alto could see a price drop by ₹40,000-50,000, while the entry-level Wagon R may see reductions between ₹60,000 and ₹67,000

Datanomics: A changing educational landscape for India's schools

As many as 50.9 per cent of teachers are still employed in the government sector in FY25

Demat account openings slow in August; total count rises to 205 million

Market participants said account openings have moderated in recent months as equity returns plateau

How Matrimony founder Murugavel Janakiraman has become 'man of the match'

Lunch with BS: Janakiraman, who is in the business of helping people find their other half, tells Shine Jacob how his venture has been a deeply personal journey

GST 2.0: ITC, VST Industries shares fall as Govt eyes extra tobacco tax

GST rate hike on tobacco products: Tobacco stocks ITC, VST Industries fell today after govt signaled an extra GST cess on cigarettes and bidis, raising margin risks. Analysts suggest stock strategy

If PM Narendra Modi can plan Bihar tour, why not visit flood-hit Punjab?

Punjab reels from floods as political fault lines deepen - Sikh leadership rifts, BJP's Punjab strategy, and separatist propaganda fuel alienation

Power puzzles in GDP: Energy consumption falls despite growth numbers

At first glance, the GDP data would seem overstated. Power consumption, which is metered, correlates closely with economic activity and is likely to be more accurate than GDP calculations

Credit risk funds: Opt if net yield premium over safer funds is substantial

Investors with high risk-bearing capacity may allocate 5-10% of their fixed-income portfolio

The return of a familiar distrust in India's global political outlook

This is not a product of American President Donald Trump, nor a consequence of his unfair singling out of India over the past few months

One Reit may enter market annually for next 3-5 years, says IRA chief

The Indian REIT sector is poised for expansion with at least one new listing annually over the next three to five years, driven by rising occupancies, strong leasing momentum, and investor confidence

Devbhasha: G N Devy's book tells the phenomenal story of Sanskrit's rise

Devy's book also examines Sanskrit's flaws, such as the phenomenon of Sanskritisation

Beyond a fairytale engagement: Swift-Kelce spark social media frenzy

The engagement announcement came a few weeks after Swift's most in-depth interviews in years on Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by his brother, Jason

GST 2.0: Food-delivery giants face new ₹500 cr tax bill, margin crunch

Platforms must pay 18% GST on behalf of delivery workers, a move that could squeeze margins and raise consumer costs as growth slows

3-day registration for GST, 90% provisional refunds from November 1

CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said the scheme will cover both central and state jurisdictions, and apply in cases where applicants are assessed to be low-risk

GST cut on health insurance: Policyholders may use free-look period option

It allows customers to review and cancel the insurance policy within 30 days of its purchase

Indus Towers' revenues hinge more on Vi turnaround than Africa plan

Indus Towers eyes Africa entry but analysts remain split on growth outlook as Vodafone Idea's turnaround and high capex weigh on sentiment

Corporate fundraise slows to Rs 1.2 trn as yields harden in July-August

After raising Rs 3.4 trillion in Q1FY26, corporates tapped only Rs 1.2 trillion in July-August as rising G-sec yields and fiscal worries curbed bond market activity

Global market turbulence may keep fintech fundraising under pressure

Fintechs raised $889 million in H1 2025, down 26 per cent from H2 2024 and 33 per cent from H1 2024, as valuations cool, regulations tighten, and investors adopt a wait-and-watch approach

How gaps in governance standards weigh on India's sovereign ratings

Fitch Ratings keeps country at lowest investment grade, citing poor scores in political stability and corruption control