At Semicon India 2026, industry experts emphasised the need for India to move beyond assembly, prioritising product design, local component production, and skills development to boost high-value manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. India’s electronics industry is being pushed to…
Indian government bonds have declined for five consecutive weeks as US Federal Reserve rate increases and RBI liquidity measures intensify market pressure, raising concerns over inflation and further policy tightening. Indian government bonds have now fallen for five straight weeks,…
SBI Group and Kyobo Life Insurance have successfully tested a cross-border digital transfer model that converts yen-linked tokens directly into won-linked tokens, potentially revolutionising institutional settlement with faster, cost-effective processes at a time when local-currency digital transactions gain momentum. SBI…
A new study reveals that urban Indians are significantly underfunded for retirement, with shifting attitudes and planning gaps highlighting the need for smarter savings strategies amid changing expectations. Urban Indians are still far short of the retirement savings they say…
Taxpayers covered under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act 1961 must complete their tax audit by 30 September 2026, with specific thresholds applying based on turnover and cash transactions, while navigating new filing processes for assessment year 2026-27. Tax audit…
India’s Unified Payments Interface will implement a 0.4% merchant discount rate for transactions above Rs 2,000, shifting the free model for larger payments and prompting merchants to evaluate costs relative to card payments. India’s Unified Payments Interface will no longer…
The Supreme Court has mandated the Reserve Bank of India to ensure banques and NBFCs adhere strictly to lawful and transparent recovery procedures, restricting forceful vehicle seizures without proper notice and legal safeguards. The Supreme Court has told the Reserve…
The Gujarat High Court has clarified that tax authorities cannot block input tax credits on leasehold rights transactions that are not taxable, setting a significant precedent in GST jurisprudence. The Gujarat High Court has ruled that tax officials cannot deny…
India has gained a significant steel export quota to the European Union, potentially covering over 80% of its shipments, as negotiations unfold amidst the EU’s new trade overcapacity measures and climate policies. India has secured a country-specific tariff-rate quota of…
As the internet’s role in daily life deepens, platforms like X and TikTok are redefining political discourse, entertainment, and decision-making, blurring the line between online trends and real-world impact. The line between the internet and everyday life has become so…
