- 22 Jan 2026 06:02 PM
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Budget 2026 should signal India’s direction for the decade ahead
India has the opportunity to consolidate gains and accelerate into the next phase of growth by developing measurable outcomes and effective delivery mechanisms.
Read More- 22 Jan 2026 05:52 PM
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India to stay fastest-growing major economy despite global risks: RBI bulletin
MUMBAI: India’s economic growth outlook remains upbeat, with recent estimates suggesting the country will continue to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to an article in the Reserve Bank of India’s January bulletin
Read More- 21 Jan 2026 06:39 PM
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On board the reform express: 10 milestones India must hit
When it comes to reforms, 2025 was the most significant year since the economic liberalization of 1991. GST was simplified, labour laws updated, and the Income Tax Act revamped. But that was just the beginning of a long and arduous journey.
Read More- 21 Jan 2026 06:30 PM
Indian stock market unlikely to see a pre-Budget rally; don't expect any large tax relief: Atul Parakh, Bigul
Budget 2026: Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul, believes that the upcoming Union Budget is a high-risk event. In the run-up to the mega event, Parakh doesn't anticipate any rallies. He rather advises investors to stay on the sidelines and sit on cash on Budget day and deploy money once clarity on the policy changes emerges. Defence, infrastructure, and textiles are key sectors to keep on the radar, he opined. Edited excerpts:
Read More- 20 Jan 2026 05:48 PM
Budget 2026: Healthcare sector looks for infrastructure expansion, capex allocation, tax deductions and policy support
Budget 2026 expectations: The healthcare industry believes that Budget 2026 will indicate how the sector is positioned within India’s growth priorities amid large patient volumes, uneven capacity, and high dependence on imported medical equipment.
Read More- 20 Jan 2026 05:44 PM
GST reform idea: Turn payments quarterly to unburden small businesses of a cash crunch
Aligning GST payments with actual cash inflows could unlock liquidity trapped in India’s long receivable cycles. By easing the monthly tax burden on unrealized income, a shift to quarterly payments would release working capital, strengthen small firms and fix a distortion.
Read More- 19 Jan 2026 06:16 PM
Budget 2026 expectations: MSME sector wants policy support from Centre to reinforce GST reform measures
Budget 2026 expectations: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India are looking forward to Union Budget 2026 reinforcing GST reforms, ensuring operational ease and continuity for the sector, a NeoInsights study showed.
Read More- 19 Jan 2026 06:03 PM
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 05:53 PM
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- 16 Jan 2026 06:08 PM
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.
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