Journalism of Courage
ECONOMY NEWS
Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; ‘rare Goldilocks period’, says RBI Governor
December 6, 2025 04:16 IST
Buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic momentum and a steady cooling in inflation, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25 per cent, a move that is likely to bring down lending and deposit rates across the banking system. The reduction — […]
Mop-up at Rs 1.70 lakh crore: Gross GST collections flat in Nov; taxable value of supplies up by 15% in Sept-Oct
December 2, 2025 05:00 IST
Overall, GST collections, after refunds and excluding cess, stood at Rs 1.52 lakh crore in November as against Rs 1.50 lakh crore, up 1.3 per cent from last year. Including cess, net GST mop-up was Rs 1.56 lakh crore in November, down 4.2 per cent from last year.
Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST compensation cess set to lapse
December 1, 2025 08:58 IST
Bills to amend excise duty, introduce 'Health Security se National Security Cess'.
After stellar Q2 GDP data, CEA says FY26 growth could be ‘north of 7%’
November 29, 2025 05:13 IST
With Q2 growth also exceeding expectations by a wide margin — the RBI had predicted a growth rate of 7 per cent for July-September — the central bank could raise its projection again next week after the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting.
Macroeconomic data suggests there is scope for repo rate cut: RBI Governor
December 4, 2025 20:59 IST
His statement comes days ahead of the MPC’s upcoming meeting scheduled from December 3 to 5.
Amid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-year Rs 25,000 crore export mission
November 13, 2025 09:57 IST
Steep 50 per cent US tariffs came into effect on August 27. After the China-US trade deal, tariffs on India are the highest globally.
Govt panel working on new SEZ norms for exporters to access domestic marketSubscriber Only
November 6, 2025 04:58 IST
This comes after multiple units in the SEZs, particularly those which entirely cater to the US market, have written to the Commerce Ministry seeking that they be de-notified due to sudden tariff pressure that has left exports uncompetitive in the US market.
MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg: First-ever household income survey to be toughest; awareness and anonymity keySubscriber Only
October 27, 2025 06:32 IST
Pre-survey test finds most households say details ‘sensitive’, 95% felt ‘uncomfortable’ sharing information on income, tax paid
GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: GovtSubscriber Only
October 19, 2025 06:07 IST
54 items being closely monitored, says Sitharaman, ‘not in one has tax benefit not been passed on’ to consumers
World Bank cuts India’s FY27 GDP forecast to 6.3%, sees reform ‘urgency’Subscriber Only
October 8, 2025 05:56 IST
50% US tariff expected to weigh on growth next year…manufacturing to export could create the millions of jobs India needs: Bank South Asia Chief Economist
GST 2.0: Q2 sales to see a dip, but companies project firm demand going aheadSubscriber Only
September 29, 2025 07:58 IST
FMCG major Hindustan Unilever has already flagged the risk of “near flat to low-single digit” consolidated business growth in Q2, which it sees spilling over till October as well.
GST reform to lower retail prices, boost consumption: RBI articleSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 05:37 IST
Starting September 22, the government has introduced a two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, abolishing the earlier four-rate tax regime.
Rupee falls to record low of 88.75 against US dollarSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 00:46 IST
Over the last three months, foreign investors net sold Rs 61,522 crore of domestic equities due to tariff-related uncertainties.
GST 2.0: Amid concern of ‘profiteering’, FinMin to compile price data of common use itemsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2025 13:38 IST
The field offices have been asked to treat this price compilation exercise “on priority”, with the monthly report to be sent to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) by the 20th of every month
GST inversion eases but wide gap in input-output rates remains a worry for industrySubscriber Only
September 8, 2025 07:56 IST
An industry executive who did not wish to be named said that if there is a risk of substantial amounts getting stuck within the refund process, it gives way to tendencies of evasion
‘Challenge of US tariffs offers opportunity for reforms, deregulation’Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 10:09 IST
India can learn from Chinese expertise in manufacturing Naushad Forbes, Co-Chairman of industrial machinery manufacturing company Forbes Marshall, says the challenge triggered by US tariffs should be an opportunity to push for reforms wherein the Centre devolves powers to states, and states in turn empower cities.
In GST 2.0 calculus, behavioural nudges — packaged foods to ACsSubscriber Only
September 5, 2025 11:58 IST
The big question mark — how much of this would get passed on in terms of lower prices for consumers.
Trump’s tariff blow to weigh on India, but will be shortlived: CEA V Anantha NageswaranSubscriber Only
September 5, 2025 05:17 IST
According to him, the order of magnitude could be anywhere between 0.3 per cent and 0.5 per cent this year in terms of real GDP impact.
Urjit Patel: ‘Tariff impacting 55% Indian exports to US, need to mitigate pain’Subscriber Only
September 4, 2025 07:04 IST
While much of the global trade remains stable, he said the tariffs have become a major source of investment uncertainty in the country.
Current account deficit stands at $2.4 bn in Q1: RBI dataSubscriber Only
September 2, 2025 04:19 IST
The current account deficit is the difference between exports and imports of goods and services. It is a key indicator of the country's external sector.
Disposable income of Indian households to be significantly higher this year, says CEA NageswaranSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 04:00 IST
According to the Chief Economic Advisor, online sales and digital transactions need to be monitored to better understand the state of private consumption in the country.
Microsoft’s ‘legacy’ automated system triggered suspension of Nayara’s servicesSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 06:50 IST
The IT Ministry had sought Microsoft’s response on why it had suspended services to Nayara Energy, which resulted in its employees not being able to access their own data and communication channels.
Ready to support growth, sectors impacted more by US tariffs: RBI GovernorSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 05:37 IST
He said the RBI has ensured ample liquidity in the banking system and will take all necessary steps to support economic growth, especially in sectors that may be more severely impacted.
With a tight timeline for October rollout, GST Council to hold 2-day meeting on September 3-4Subscriber Only
August 23, 2025 05:02 IST
Council to hold item-wise discussion next-gen reforms; states to raise revenue loss concerns
GoM backs Centre’s plan for GST rate rationalisation; states raise revenue loss concernsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 02:11 IST
Six days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced the next big phase of reforms under the GST regime by Diwali, a gift for the common man, small entrepreneurs and MSMEs, in terms of reduced tax burden.
Advertisement
Live Blog
Advertisement
Best of Express
Cities68 murdered in Maliana, all accused acquitted 36 years later, residents ask: So who killed our families?
EntertainmentDon 3 teaser: Ranveer Singh's first look revealed, says '11 mulkon ki police dhoondti hai mujhe'
EntertainmentRajinikanth's Jailer sells 9 lakh tickets, Gadar 2 rules the North with 3 lakh ticket sales: What Independence Day weekend at movies looks like
TrendingNvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he works 7 days a week, including holidays: ‘Always in a state of anxiety’
SportsIndia vs South Africa: With runs, guidance and star power, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma answer every doubt about their spots
Advertisement
Must Read
SportsIndia vs South Africa: With runs, guidance and star power, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma answer every doubt about their spots
SportsIndia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal sparkles in a series where Kohli & Rohit silence critics
Sports'World Cup two years away': Gautam Gambhir refuses to give Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma any guarantees about spot in 2027 tournament despite stellar show vs South Africa
Buzzing Now
TrendingNvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he works 7 days a week, including holidays: ‘Always in a state of anxiety’
TrendingMercedes flies over buses after driver faints behind the wheel in Romania, chilling video surfaces
