SpiceJet Faces Rs 124.65 Crore GST Demand, Registration Cancellation Threat Looms

New Delhi: Budget airline SpiceJet has come under fresh regulatory pressure after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department issued a tax demand of Rs 124.65 crore and initiated proceedings to cancel the carrier’s GST registration over…

Colgate-Palmolive India hikes toothpaste prices amid rising production costs

New Delhi- FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive India has increased prices of several toothpaste products by around 4 to 5 per cent this month as rising raw material and packaging expenses continue to put pressure on manufacturers.

According to a report…

Oil Prices Jump Nearly 4% Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Hormuz Concerns

New Delhi- Global crude oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday, climbing nearly 4 per cent after heavy losses in the previous session, as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran reignited fears of possible supply disruptions.

How Atal Bhujal Yojana, National Water Mission are enhancing water security in rural India

New Delhi: Improving water governance in rural India is becoming increasingly important due to rising demand, uneven distribution, and climate variability. Government programmes including the Atal Bhujal Yojana, the National…

Singapore Court Sentences Byju Raveendran to Six Months in Jail in Contempt Case

New Delhi — Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech company Byju's, has reportedly been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with several court directives linked to disclosure of…

Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast Sparks Worries Over Rural Demand and Inflation

New Delhi- India’s economic outlook for FY27 could face fresh challenges as the India Meteorological Department has forecast monsoon rainfall at 92 per cent of the long-period average, categorising it as “below normal”, according…

Sensex jumps over 1,000 points as hopes of US-Iran deal boost markets

Mumbai- Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Monday, supported by positive global cues and hopes of easing geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump said negotiations between the United States and Iran were moving in a constructive direction.

Stable Rupee, Stronger Corporate Earnings Key to Bringing FIIs Back: Analysts

New Delhi- A stable rupee and improving corporate earnings outlook could help attract foreign institutional investors (FIIs) back to Indian equity markets, market experts said on Sunday.

According to analysts, sustained foreign selling in Indian…

Centre absorbs Rs 30,000 crore hit after fuel excise cut, consumers shielded from crude price surge

New Delhi- The Central government’s decision to reduce the special additional excise duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel in March this year has resulted in an estimated revenue loss of nearly Rs 30,000 crore for the exchequer in the current financial…

Rupee Strengthens for Second Day, Ends at 95.73 Against US Dollar

New Delhi: The Indian rupee continued its upward momentum for the second straight trading session on Friday, gaining 63 paise to close provisionally at 95.73 against the US dollar.

The recovery in the domestic currency was supported by softer…