- 02 Feb 2026 06:01 PM
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Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India’s growth
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has used the comfort of today’s macro numbers to prepare ground for the future. Working within tight fiscal limits, the budget focuses on building capabilities and resilience. Yet, we must watch for growth risks, inflation surprises and the rising cost of capital.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:08 PM
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Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain
Unlike last year, Budget 2026—the ninth presented by Nirmala Sitharaman—avoids big-bang moves, opting instead for calibrated steps to support growth, avoid the middle-income trap, and stay on track towards developed-nation status.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:04 PM
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India factory output growth 7.8% in Dec, a 2-year-high
Industrial output grew at an upwardly revised 7.2% in November, showing strong growth on festive demand and the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:20 PM
TVS predicts durable demand after festive season, GST cuts deliver record quarter
TVS Motor Co. expects the third-quarter momentum to continue as the share of premium motorcycles and scooters rises amid healthy consumer demand.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:40 PM
Economic survey calls for higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for aggressive fiscal measures to tackle the nation's growing health crisis, including moving ultra-processed foods into the highest GST tax slabs and imposing additional surcharges on products high in sugar, salt, and fat.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:27 PM
Maruti Suzuki prepares 500,000 capacity boost as GST delivers record revenue
New Delhi: Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will add a capacity of 500,000 units over the next few months at its two plants in Haryana and Gujarat as it rushes to meet high demand after goods and services tax cuts delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue.
Read More- 28 Jan 2026 06:18 PM
Metro Brands Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 37% YoY to ₹130 crore, announces interim dividend of ₹3 per share
Metro Brands Limited (MBL), one of India’s leading footwear retailers, reported a 15% revenue growth in Q3 FY26 to ₹811 crore, driven by strong festive and wedding season demand, supported by a reduction in GST on footwear priced below ₹2,500.
Read More- 28 Jan 2026 06:26 PM
Budget session to witness key reform Bills
The Finance Bill 2026 will outline tax rates for the coming financial year. Along with this, education, bankruptcy regime, motor vehicles and agriculture for passage during the session, three people aware of the matter said.
Read More- 28 Jan 2026 06:33 PM
Mint readers’ poll: Budget 2025 tax changes find favour, but there's hunger for more
Ahead of the Budget, Mint conducted a poll of 1,674 readers to understand their expectations. The findings show broad approval of last year’s tax changes. But demand for further relief and exemptions remains strong.
Read More- 28 Jan 2026 06:09 PM
Shankaracharya row: Ayodhya GST commissioner resigns, cites moral duty - 'When I saw my CM and PM are being insulted...'
A deputy commissioner with the Uttar Pradesh GST department, Prashant Kumar Singh, posted in Ayodhya, has stepped down from his position, citing moral reasons. In his resignation, Singh expressed support for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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