- 19 Jan 2026 06:03 PM
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Indian industry confidence hits five-quarter high on demand, reform optimism: CII survey
Business confidence among Indian industry rose for the third consecutive quarter in the October–December period, supported by the economy’s resilience amid global uncertainty and expectations of further reforms, a survey by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) showed.
Read More- 16 Jan 2026 06:08 PM
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Delhi South CGST Arrests Two for Bogus Invoices Worth ₹199.90 Crore
The Anti-Evasion Branch of the CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested two individuals for allegedly fraudulently availing ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) of about ₹8.52 crore by issuing and using bogus invoices worth ₹199.90 crore without any actual supply of goods. Searches conducted on January 12–13, 2026 at the principal place of business, additional premises, and residential locations revealed closed or non-existent firms with negligible business activity.
Read More- 16 Jan 2026 05:53 PM
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HDFC Life Insurance sees steady Q3. But is the margin pain over?
For HDFC Life shares, regulatory headwinds-led volatility has weighed on investor sentiment, mainly stoking fears of margin compression.
Read More- 15 Jan 2026 06:05 PM
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, Swift get upto ₹1.70 lakh offers. But, there's a catch
If you are planning to buy a Maruti Suzuki car, January 2026 seems to be good time to bring one in your garage. The biggest carmaker in India is offering up to ₹1.70 lakh benefits on its range of passenger cars sold through the Arena network. However, the benefits are available till January 31, or till the stocks last. The benefits on the range of Maruti Suzuki cars in January 2026 comprise the GST price cuts along with month-specific cash discounts.
Read More- 13 Jan 2026 06:16 PM
Budget 2026: Manufacturing boost, higher divestment, no tax stimulus — ICICI Securities lists what to expect this year
ICICI Securities analysts Vinod Kakri and Bhavesh Talreja said that after surprising last year on tax stimulus and GST cut later in the year, the Union Budget for FY27 is likely to limit spending and instead focus on developmental areas, like manufacturing and infrastructure.
Read More- 13 Jan 2026 06:23 PM
FACSI urges Centre to ease GST, credit norms for MSEs in 2026-27 Union Budget
Kolkata, Jan 13 (PTI) The Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries (FACSI) has urged the Centre for tax, credit and regulatory relief measures for micro and small enterprises in the 2026-27 Union Budget, to sustain growth and strengthen their role in the industrial ecosystem.
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- 01 Jan 2026 05:50 PM
India's fiscal deficit hits ₹9.76 trillion, nearly two-thirds of target
India's fiscal deficit from April to November 2025 stood at ₹9.76 trillion or 62.3% of the budget estimate for 2025-26, showed data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). Total receipts stood at ₹19.49 trillion, including revenue receipts of ₹19.10 trillion, while the government has spent ₹29.25 trillion.
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- 01 Jan 2026 06:10 PM
ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares tank up to 19% as govt announces excise duty on cigarettes effective February 1
Shares of cigarette companies ITC and Godfrey Phillips slumped by up to 19% in Thursday's trade (January 1), after the government imposed an excise duty on cigarettes, effective next month onwards.
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- 01 Jan 2026 05:56 PM
CAG flags states' fiscal stress as debt, committed spending erode revenue gains
India's states began FY24 with improved revenue but faced fiscal stress due to rising debt and fixed spending commitments. The CAG report highlights disparities in resource generation among states and a growing rigidity in budgets, limiting investment capacity despite better tax collections.
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- 01 Jan 2026 06:07 PM
India’s fiscal fault lines between Centre and states return to the spotlight
States argue that their autonomy is being eroded as the Union government forces them to co-finance centrally sponsored schemes that they did not necessarily approve.
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