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Datanomics: Services cushion shrinks as trade deficit pushes CAD deeper

Within the BoP, the current account yielded a deficit (CAD) in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27), reversing the surplus seen in Q4FY26, as the merchandise trade deficit widened

A quick guide to GST Council's key decisions on tax and compliance

From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a ₹40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce compliance friction.

Nokia pivots to Nvidia-backed AI radio access networks for India

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyperscaler demand rise.

Govt counters Musk, says satellite clearance process non-discriminatory

Elon Musk says Starlink can fill gaps left by mobile services; posted on X earlier that 'certain oligarchs' were blocking its India entry

GST Council unveils major reforms, eases penalties and speeds up refunds

Measures ease compliance through simpler registrations, quicker refunds, wider tax credit access and relief on penalties and enforcement

Urea offers in India tender fall nearly 10%, offering relief to farmers

Urea import prices fall nearly 10% from August, offering relief to Indian farmers and potentially easing the government's fertiliser subsidy burden

Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%

Move could cut MRPs by up to 70%, save patients ₹2,500 crore annually; comes amid SC scrutiny of high mark-ups

IPO is just the start of Reliance Jio's journey, says Akash Ambani

Akash Ambani said Jio aspires to deliver India's biggest IPO, while satellite broadband, affordable tariffs and wider connectivity will remain central to its growth strategy

Home-cooked meals get 10% dearer in Sep on higher onion, oil, LPG prices

The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali rose 10 per cent year-on-year in September, driven by higher prices of onion, vegetable oil, rice and LPG, according to a report released on Thursday.

Immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues: Nasscom

The IT industry body says Indian technology firms have reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and expanded local hiring in the US amid fresh restrictions on the PERM programme

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, raises key development issues of state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised several key issues concerning the development of the state.

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on Oct 9 and 10 ahead of protests

Delhi orders liquor shops to remain closed on October 9-10 as a preventive measure ahead of planned protests and heightened security arrangements in the city

Obituary: Vishwanath (Nana) Patekar, not quite hero and never just villain

Nana lived in grey spaces where some of cinema's richest characters reside

TCS onboards 10,000 freshers in Q2 FY27; plans to hire on demand

India's largest IT services firm says hiring will track client demand as it invests in AI skills, workforce training and niche talent, while subcontractor expenses rise in Q2

HDFC Bank's Anup Bagchi set to become India's highest-paid bank CEO

HDFC Bank proposes ₹35.9 crore in annual compensation for incoming MD & CEO Anup Bagchi, including ₹26.92 crore in variable pay, besides a ₹7.35 crore joining bonus

Check costs, overlap with existing portfolio before buying a total mkt fund

The decision to invest in these funds should depend on how much control you want over market cap allocations

Agrichem majors face earnings cuts as weak demand, higher costs weigh

Brokerages expect weak Q2FY27 earnings for agrichem firms as deficient rainfall, subdued demand and elevated input costs squeeze margins, prompting earnings downgrades

In 2025, sub-₹10 lakh car market share fell to 52% from 80% in 2019

Sales in price band remain flat between 2019 and 2025 even as overall PV market grows 54%; nine in 10 used cars sell for ₹10 lakh or less

Weak execution, order momentum for infrastructure firms in Q2FY27

Monsoon disruptions, higher input costs and geopolitical tensions weigh on infrastructure firms' Q2FY27 performance, though strong order books provide revenue visibility

Inflation pressures broaden as 37% of CPI basket rises above 4%: RBI

RBI's October Monetary Policy Report flags widening price pressures across goods and services, with food and fuel inflation adding to concerns over second-round effects