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Jaisalmer: A GST Council meeting Saturday postponed a decision on reducing taxes on health and life insurance, while the much-talked-about GoM recommendation of rate rejig in 148 items was not tabled before the Council. Some members of the Council, chaired by Union Finance Minster Nirmala...

Jaisalmer: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here Saturday. The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minster Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts,...

Owning a premium vehicle in India is a statement of style, success, and sophistication. However, along with luxury comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting your high-value investment. Be it repair cost or replacement cost, the expenditures of premium vehicles are relatively much higher...

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged about 1.5 per cent Friday, taking their downtrend to the fifth straight session, due to risk aversion in the global markets after the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve. The 30-share BSE benchmark tumbled 1,176.46 points...

Mumbai: After a multi-year bull run, there is a need for equity investors to moderate their return expectations in 2025, a domestic brokerage said Thursday. NSE's 50-share benchmark is expected to be at 26,482 points at the end of 2025, which is an over 10...

New Delhi: The central government has proposed a new bill to curb unregulated lending and provide for imprisonment of up to 10 years for violators, besides monetary penalties. With a view to curb unregulated lending activities and protect the interest of consumers, the RBI's Working...

Inflation is something we all deal with, whether we notice it or not. Prices of everyday items like groceries, fuel, and even services tend to rise over time. This means that the money you have today may not be able to buy as much in...

Mumbai: The rupee dropped 12 paise to an all-time low of 85.06 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday, as a hawkish tilt from the US Federal Reserve sparked a broad dollar rally. Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve has adjusted its projections...

New Delhi: Imposing reciprocal duties violates global trade rules but one has to follow a "wait and watch" approach to US President-elect Donald Trump's remarks on imposing reciprocal tariffs, a senior official said Wednesday. US President-elect Donald Trump has said that India charges a lot...

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 502.25 points or 0.62 per cent to settle...