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GST cuts cooled prices of durables, not of essentials: NIPFP Study

Study finds weak tax pass-through in food and household goods, while consumer durables such as cars and air conditioners show clearer price declines

AM/NS Andhra project to kick off; ₹1.5 trillion investment on cards

State managed to put project on track within 15 months with all required nods

This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC

Given that the last 18 months have been weak in terms of valuations, earnings and technical trends, the outlook for the next 18 months is becoming attractive, he said.

FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data

Net direct tax collection for FY26 as of March 17 grew 7.19 per cent to ₹22.80 trillion, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate taxes

Sensex, Nifty extend gains to third day on easing oil volatility

Sensex and Nifty extend gains for a third session on easing crude volatility and bargain buying, though geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to cap upside

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG

Former RBI deputy governor flags need for larger financial institutions, stronger capital base and consolidation across banking and NBFC sectors to support economic expansion

Govt clears ₹1,718 crore MSP support to CCI for cotton procurement

The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Axis Bank to infuse ₹1,500 crore into NBFC arm after RBI's approval

Move follows RBI approval and revised norms, allowing banks to fund NBFC subsidiaries; Axis Finance may list after becoming upper-layer NBFC

Equity mutual fund investors hold steady despite market correction

Equity mutual fund investors remain resilient amid market volatility, with AUM trends indicating sustained inflows and steady participation despite correction in equities

Indian cities don't lack infrastructure, what they lack is civic trust

While our cities need investment, they also need something harder to build and easier to ignore to become truly livable

Apple at 50: How a closed ecosystem built a $3.7 trillion open empire

From a garage startup to a $3.7 trillion giant, Apple's 50-year journey blends innovation, design, and a tightly integrated ecosystem that reshaped global technology

Market correction: Build watchlist, buy quality stocks at target prices

Do not exit in panic or buy falling stocks without reassessing fundamentals; instead, build a watchlist and invest gradually with a disciplined, long-term approach

India must rethink its trade stance as WTO struggles for relevance

WTO meet in Cameroon tests global trade unity as India pushes reform with pragmatism amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting economic priorities

Aviation stocks in turbulence? Analysts warn of more pain, advise caution

Aviation stocks: IndiGo and SpiceJet face pressure from high oil prices, DGCA free-seat rule, and West Asia tensions. Analysts advise caution despite up to 55 per cent drop in stock price in 2026

Chanakya and Sun Tzu: Making a pragmatic case for India-China engagement

It is time for India and China to walk the same path, with the former's wisdom and the latter's strategy converging, not clashing, to forge a new dawn for Asia, argue authors of Chanakya and Sun Tzu

Nearly one in three job postings signal urgency in hiring: Report

Demand for immediate joiners has risen 58 per cent since 2022, far outpacing candidate availability, as employers seek professionals who can contribute from day one

Can firms buy entry into the S&P 500? New evidence raises serious concerns

Firms' behaviour suggests that they see a link between rating purchases and index inclusion

PLI scheme shines for electronics, but questions linger over its future

The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, due to end on March 31, has propelled India as the second-largest smartphone maker in the world. What's its future?

Govt says 19.5 mn more beneficiaries can be added under Food Security Act

The coverage under the PMGKAY is substantially high to ensure that all the vulnerable and needy sections of society get their benefits

Delhi High Court pours fairness into Pisco dispute, upholds dual GI tag

Court rules both Peru and Chile can use 'Pisco' with clear geographical qualifiers, ensuring consumers are not misled about the origin of the grape-based spirit