MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda has classified Reliance Communications (RCom) and former non-executive director Anil Ambani’s loan accounts as ‘fraud’, adding to similar actions by SBI and Bank of India. The move, disclosed by RCom to the BSE and NSE on Sept 4, followed a forensic audit by BDO India LLP that flagged large-scale irregularities. The […]
Government allows one-time pension scheme switch: UPS members can move to NPS; deadline fixed for September 30
The Finance Ministry has launched a single-use, unidirectional switch option for central government employees who opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to return to the National Pension System (NPS). The move gives staff and eligible retirees more clarity on their pension choices as the September 30, 2025 deadline approaches.Strict rules for switchingAccording to the […]
Rupee slips to a fresh low of 88.27 against $
MUMBAI: The rupee bucked the trend among Asian peers on Friday, slipping to a record low even as most emerging market currencies strengthened against the dollar. It closed at 88.27 after touching an intra-day low of 88.36, weaker than Thursday’s close of 88.15.The fall came amid concerns over US tariffs, while intervention by Reserve Bank […]
GST reforms: Clothing, footwear priced under Rs 2,500 up for grabs
MUMBAI: For value retail players such as Tata Group’s Zudio, Reliance Trends and Vishal Mega Mart, the festive season just got bigger.With apparel and footwear priced up to Rs 2,500 now being moved to the 5% slab, lower and mid-income shoppers can splurge more on fashion. “We will see a big improvement in demand coming […]
GST rate overhaul: Sensex opens 900 points higher; ends flat after profit-booking
As govt prepared for the first major rejig of GST rates since its launch eight years ago, investors on Dalal Street followed the classic stock market strategy of ‘buy on expectations, sell on news’.In the run up to the announcement, stocks of several companies that investors expected would benefit from the GST rate changes, had […]
Stock market today: Nifty50 ends flat; BSE Sensex above 80,700
While headwinds persist from continued FII outflows and uncertainty around the US trade deal, the recent GST reforms are expected to boost consumer demand. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex remained flat after a volatile trading session on Friday, with gains in oil & gas and auto sectors counterbalanced by declines in […]
GST reform push: Slash 18% on insurance agents’ commission to zero
Representative Image (AI-generated) Life Insurance Council, a forum for stakeholders in the sector, has requested the GST Council and the finance ministry to reduce GST on agents’ commissions from 18% to zero. The request comes after GST on premiums and reinsurance were brought down to zero.The council feels that if agents’ commissions continue to attract […]
GST 2.0 impact: SBI report pegs Centre’s revenue loss at Rs 3,700 crore in FY26; consumption, higher tax mop-up ease impact
The central government’s revenue loss from the recent GST rate cuts is projected to be only around Rs 3,700 crore in FY26, cushioned by stronger consumption and higher tax collections, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).As per news agency ANI, the report noted that while the government, based on FY24 […]
New GST rates list 2025: Full comprehensive list of items with revised GST rates – 5%, 18%, 0% & 40% effective September 22
New GST Rates: Full list of items with new tax rates (AI image) New GST rates 2025 full list: Common man and middle class have a big reason to cheer! Most of the items that people consume in their day-to-day lives – from food to shampoos to appliances – everything is set to become cheaper […]
US tariff impact: GST 2.0 set to provide relief to affected sectors; experts see boost to demand
Industry leaders and experts have said the newly announced GST 2.0 reforms will provide much-needed support to sectors impacted by the recent US tariff hikes, easing costs for consumers and boosting domestic demand. As per news agency ANI, stakeholders from textiles, automobiles, jewellery, exports and finance believe the rationalisation will help offset challenges posed by […]