NEW DELHI: While alcoholic liquor for human consumption remains outside the ambit of GST, recent reforms in this taxation have benefitted the industry indirectly. Campari Group (India) MD Shivam Misra has told TOI that several upstream and allied services in the value chain now carry clarified and, in many cases, concessional, rates. “For route-to-market, this…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and India, and New Delhi’s openness to deepening economic partnerships, reinforce confidence that there is significant scope for long-term cooperation, a top European Investment Bank (EIB) official has said but called for accelerating approvals and providing a level-playing field for global investors.“Despite the current geopolitical uncertainties…
The department of pension & pensioners’ welfare (DoPPW) will launch its 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering nearly 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India. The initiative aims to help pensioners submit their life certificates easily to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal, reported ET. Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan…
Wall Street week ahead: US stock markets are showing signs of shakiness as investors prepare for a week packed with corporate earnings and delayed inflation data. According to a Reuters report, major companies such as Tesla and Netflix are expected to provide a clearer picture of corporate profits, while the delayed September Consumer Price Index…
Silver market crisis 2025: The global silver market is facing its most severe crisis in decades, and for once, the epicenter of the turmoil isn’t just Wall Street or London— Is India to blame?As the country celebrated Diwali, millions of people flocked to buy silver, turning a seasonal ritual into a market-breaking frenzy. For Vipin…
The Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Friday, buoyed by foreign inflows, easing US bond yields, a stronger rupee, and festive optimism. Investors now head into a holiday-shortened week keeping an eye on global trends, foreign fund movements, and quarterly earnings, analysts said. Stock market overview The S&P BSE Sensex surged 484.53 points…
Industry leaders indicated that China’s restrictions will impact the import of components. (AI image) India’s manufacturing sector, which saw a booster shot when the government announced sweeping GST rate cuts, now faces an operational crisis with China’s latest rare earth export curbs.China’s export restrictions, now including light rare earth magnet components, are expected to deepen…
As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…
The EPFO is a cornerstone of long-term social security for millions of organised sector workers. Its latest reforms reflect a fine balance between liberal & simplified withdrawal options for various needs with a decent corpus at the time of retirement, enhancing financial security and ease of living. Here’s a look at the key changes recently…
This year, India’s online Diwali shopping was largely powered by non-metro cities, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. Tier 3 cities alone contributed more than half of the total, industry data shows. Logistics intelligence platform ClickPost analysed over 4.25 crore shipments and found that non-metro regions are now the fastest-growing drivers of…
