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India's CAD could exceed 1% of FY26 GDP as external risks intensify

Economists forecast India's current account deficit (CAD) will exceed 1% in FY26, citing capital outflows, U.S. tariffs, and a widening trade deficit, despite strong services exports and remittances

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

Tobacco stocks like ITC, VST and Sinnar Bidi fell up to 5 per cent today after govt signaled an extra GST cess on cigarettes and bidis, raising margin risks. Analysts suggest stock strategy ahead

Sebi initiates investigation into Jane Street amid continued complaints

SEBI on July 4 temporarily barred the firm from local markets on allegations of market manipulation, which the company has denied

Why women live longer: The science behind lower female death rate

From genes to habits, women consistently outlive men in India and worldwide. Doctors explain the science behind this gap

Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'

US President Donald Trump continues criticising India and Russia's ties with China

'Deeply anguished': President Murmu on floods and landslides across states

The President's remarks come as several northern states continue to be hit by heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and disruption

Longer lives, smaller families: What SRS data shows about India's future

India's population growth is slowing as now birth and death rates are half of 1971 levels, and infant mortality is at its lowest ever, govt data reveals

India will continue to buy Russian oil as required, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India will keep buying Russian oil, stressing that the country's energy decisions are guided by national interest and citizens' needs

Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat; Auto, Metal shares shine; IT, FMCG lag

Stock market close highlights on September 5: On the BSE, M&M, Maruti Suzuki and Reliance Industries were the top gainers while ITC, HCL Technologies and TCS were among the major laggards.

Vodafone Idea up 13% on heavy volumes; trades higher for 3rd straight day

Vi is quoting higher for the third straight trading day, gaining 14 per cent during the same period.

Are 8 glasses of water a day really necessary? Experts bust the myths

Are your hydration habits helping or hurting? Here are some common myths around water hacks busted by experts

IT stocks slide as misquoted tweet sparks confusion; what really happened

Nuvama, in a recent report, upgraded the IT sector to 'Overweight' from 'Underweight', noting that the space has largely become a trading and relative valuation call

Germany, UAE replace US as top study destinations for Indian students

upGrad's 2024-25 report shows 13% drop in US-bound student applications; Germany rises to 32.6%, UAE hosts 42% of Indian international students

M&M, Eternal, Muthoot Finance, L&T Finance from BSE 500 hit record highs

CCL Products, GMDC, Zydus Wellness, Anand Rathi Wealth and Syrma SGS Technologies among others from the BSE 500 and Nifty 500 index also registered new all-time highs in Friday's trading session.

GST cut to boost FMCG demand; Britannia, Nestle among top Nomura picks

The GST Council has the rates on several staple and essential categories from 18 per cent to 5 per cent

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

GST rate rejig awakens the ghost of 2017 transition for FMCG players

Firms warn of teething troubles, seek time to rework SKUs and labels

ITC shares drop 2% amid GST tweaks; Analysts decode impact, stock strategy

Emkay retained an 'Add' rating on ITC with a target price of ₹475, noting that the stock offers decent upside potential

Apple's India sales hit record $9 billion on high demand, big retail push

The outsized jump - which hasn't been previously reported - is a boost for the California-based company at a time it's grappling with plateauing mobile device sales around the world

847 of 3,147 stocks on NSE formed Bearish Marubozu pattern; what it means?

Apart from Nifty, 1 in every 4 stocks traded on NSE on Sept 4 recorded the day's high at open, and closed near the day's low; thus forming a 'Bearish Marubozu' candlestick pattern on the daily chart.

Canada rejects 80% Indian student visas in 2025 amid stricter rules

IRCC data show record 62% rejection rate overall; Ottawa cuts permits, doubles funds proof, and shuts Student Direct Stream

Goel Construction IPO booked 116x; check allotment status, latest GMP

Once the allotment of Goel Construction IPO is finalised, investors can check the status on the official websites of NSE or MUFG Intime India, the registrar for the issue

Three reasons why Gold prices may hit ₹1.4-lakh mark sooner than you think

On the technical side, charts are crystal clear. Gold recently broke out of a bullish pole-and-flag pattern on the weekly time-frame, a setup that often precedes strong continuation rallies.

Stocks to Watch today: JB Chemicals, Poly Medicure, Biocon, Concor, NTPC

Stocks to Watch today: JB Chemicals, Poly Medicure, Biocon, Container Corp, NTPC and Zydus Lifesciences are among the stocks to watch today, September 05, 2025

Xi brings together world leaders sick of being pushed around by Trump

The most surprising image may have been a chummy three-way gathering between Xi, Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made his first visit to China in seven years

GST revamp: Motorcycle may become ₹5,000-15,000 cheaper, says Bajaj Auto

Rakesh Sharma said there are multiple other drivers of conversion to electric vehicles, including operating economics, convenience, freedom from the monthly fuel budget and improved technology

Sin goods to face extra levy over 40% GST: CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

CBIC chief says repayment of compensation cess loan likely to be completed by Dec-end

Corporate sector revenues continue to trail India's robust GDP growth

Nominal GDP uses current market prices while real GDP takes constant prices from a base year to adjust for implied inflation in the economy called GDP deflator

Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani dies at 91 due to poor health

The fashion designer had been ailing for some time; over the course of his career, he dressed some of the world's biggest names, but also made high fashion more accessible to the people

New GST rates revive auto companies' hope for a festive sales spurt

Small petrol and diesel cars now attract only 18 per cent GST compared to 29-31 per cent earlier

Why changing inflation target is fraught with risks for RBI's future policy

The RBI has sought views on four key inflation-targeting issues. Maintaining the status quo is recommended, with the focus on creating conditions to consistently achieve the existing 4% target

It's raining crises: Cities need urgent plans for climate change impacts

At first glance, the easy culprit to pinpoint is growing indiscriminate urbanisation

GST reforms a big boost for consumption-led growth, says Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Retail plans to pass on the benefits of lower tax rates to customers across all its consumption baskets, said Executive Director Isha Ambani

GST overhaul may reshape ecommerce strategy ahead of festival season

The simplified two-tier GST structure is expected to boost festive season sales by 15-20% as e-commerce platforms prepare for a surge in demand

SoftBank cuts Ola Electric stake to 15.68% after offloading 2.15%

SoftBank still holds 691.6 million shares in Ola Electric, making it the second largest shareholder in the company after founder Bhavish Aggarwal

Why India's GST began with so many slabs and why it's being simplified now

The GST Council has cut slabs from five to two, aiming to reduce compliance costs, simplify taxation, and align India's indirect tax regime with global practice

National Nutrition Week: Which foods you should always soak before eating

According to experts, soaking grains, pulses, and nuts can improve nutrient absorption, digestion, and energy balance

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends off day's high, 150pts up; Nifty at 24,734 as GST rally fizzles

Stock market close highlights on Sep 4, 2025: Sectorally, Nifty Auto was the top gainer (up 0.85 per cent), followed by FMCG (0.24 per cent).

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launched: Watch hands-on, check specs, features, more

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is powered by the Exynos 2400 chip and offers access to advanced Galaxy AI features with Android 16-based One UI 8

Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss

Ever gone blank in an argument with your partner or at work? Struggled to recall details mid-fight? Experts explain how stress and trauma affect memory, and how to cope with it

GST on luxury cars, SUVs now at 40%, but it's still good news for consumers

GST Council announcements: New two-slab GST system cuts tax on smaller cars to 18 per cent, trims luxury cars and SUVs to 40 per cent, making high-end vehicles slightly cheaper

India's underperformance vs global markets about to end: Seshadri Sen

With a GST 2.0-led demand recovery expected in the Indian economy, Seshadri Sen, head of research and strategist at Emkay Global sees the period of stock markets's underperformance coming to an end

GST cut next level of reform; 2025 a tricky year for investors: Vijay Kedia

The GST reforms could revive consumption-driven sectors like automobiles, FMCG, and discretionary goods, which have been under pressure, says Kedia

Bata India, Trent, Colgate near 200-DMA on GST-triggered rally; what next?

Bata India, Trent, Colgate stocks are seen nearing the long-term 200-DMA after a gap of up to 9 months; tech charts suggest these 3 stocks can potentially gain up to 12% from here.

Nifty up 200 pts on GST boost; time to sell the rally? What charts suggest

Technical chart indicates that the short-term bias for the Nifty is likely to remain tepid as long as the index quotes below 25,065 levels.

Popcorn finally pops into one GST slab: Now 5% across the board

The GST Council has moved all popcorn varieties-salted, packaged, caramel-into the 5% slab, effective September 22, simplifying tax rules and cutting prices for consumers

Are your daily habits secretly lowering your fertility? Here's what to know

From laptops on your lap to skinny jeans and saunas, everyday heat exposures may quietly lower sperm count and motility. Experts share tips to protect fertility

Infertility is 'woman's issue': Why it's a myth, how men make up 50% cases

Male infertility is often ignored, with factors such as stress, poor sleep, and bad habits affecting sperm health. Experts share fertility treatments and lifestyle changes

GST revamp: Which goods and services will now fall under 40% 'sin' tax

Tobacco and related products will continue under the existing cess regime until the Centre clears Covid-era compensation loans to states