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Economic Survey bats for trust-based e-Way Bill system to ease logistics

The survey proposes policy designs relying on trust-based models, such as a "trusted dealer" framework, where taxpayers with strong compliance records face minimal physical checks

Economic Survey 2025-26: A year of adjustment - on several fronts

Economic Survey 2025-26 signals an adjustment phase ahead, with moderate growth, stable inflation, fiscal consolidation and policy shifts shaping India's macro outlook

SA vs WI live streaming: Where to watch 2nd T20I match in Centurion today?

South Africa will aim to keep the momentum going in Centurion in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Russia invites Zelenskiy to Moscow as US-led push for Ukraine peace grows

The Kremlin said Russia has renewed its invitation to Ukraine's President Zelenskiy for talks in Moscow as US-mediated efforts to end the war gain momentum

Swiggy revenue rises to ₹6,148 cr in Dec quarter as losses widen 33%

December-quarter revenue surged across food delivery and logistics, though aggressive spending on quick commerce widened losses year-on-year

Eco Survey: Need for a policy to enable stable, better pay for gig workers

The Economic Survey calls for State support to raise gig workers' pay, curb platform dominance, and ensure stable incomes, with 40% earning under ₹15,000 a month

One-time costs drag down Tata Motors CV's profit, wholesales rise 20%

Revenue for the quarter increased 16.1 per cent to ₹21,847 crore.

Eco Survey suggests synergy between I-T & customs on related-party imports

Experts welcomed the recommendation, saying it could lower transaction costs and litigation, making India more competitive against peer economies

ITC's Q3FY26 results: Net profit flat at ₹4,931.19 cr on labour Code impact

Firm says GST rate rejig, duty changes have led to an unprecedented increase in tax incidence on cigarettes

Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 bn in OpenAI

Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, as rising AI costs and competition fuel a new funding push

Economic Survey redefines 'govt company' to ease stake dilution in CPSEs

Survey moots changes to Companies Act, so that CPSEs remain govt firms even with a 26% stake

Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'

The SMC Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which is consulting industry participants and stakeholders, including Sebi and stock exchanges

Samsung, SK Hynix warn AI boom may squeeze PC, smartphone chip supply

Samsung, SK Hynix warn AI boom may squeeze PC, smartphone chip supply

EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers

Chennai-based Kothari to buy considerable stake in Kickers BBV

Brokerages expect Vodafone Idea's revival plan to hinge on bank loans

Indus Towers to be key beneficiary as telco is planning to increase tower footprint

Best of BS Opinion: Economic optimism amid an uncertain global order

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: How Xi is remodelling Chinese identity

His programmes are not only questioning but even verifying loyalty, with the ideal of Chinese women shifting in the face of dwindling population

Zuckerberg, Musk step up AI arms race with $155 billion spending blitz

Big Tech is unleashing a massive AI spending spree, with Meta and Tesla doubling down on capital expenditure even as chip shortages and bubble fears grow

Microsoft falls after Azure growth misses momentum amid AI splurge

Microsoft shares slumped after record AI-driven capital spending and a slowdown in Azure growth reignited investor concerns over returns on massive cloud investments

Metro vs road: Economic Survey 2026 flags citizen conduct dichotomy

Economic Survey explains why Indians follow rules on metros but not roads, arguing behaviour changes with system design, enforcement and social norms