The GST Council is considering procedural changes to simplify compliance for small online merchants, including platform-based registration, dispute reduction measures, and automation reforms, as part of a broader push for a more trust-based tax system. The GST Council is set…
ATD Money introduces a fully digital platform offering quick, convenient small personal loans of up to Rs. 50,000 for young, salaried Indian consumers, with approval times as short as 30 minutes and funds received within minutes, though at high interest…
India’s GST Council is weighing a proposal that could revoke a key tax exemption for banks and nominated agencies importing gold, silver, and platinum, signalling a shift in trade and tax policy amid efforts to restrict non-essential imports. India’s GST…
A critical diagnosis can quickly disrupt family finances; detailed planning around insurance and expenses is vital to manage the financial impact effectively. A serious diagnosis can upend family finances almost as quickly as it changes a household’s medical routine. Beyond…
Barclays has issued a warning to customers about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate bank alerts, urging caution as Christmas spending fuels more opportunities for fraudsters. The bank advises verifying messages through official channels and practising patience…
Barclays has issued a warning to customers about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate bank alerts, urging caution as Christmas spending fuels more opportunities for fraudsters. The bank advises verifying messages through official channels and practising patience…
As bond yields in India hit their highest levels this fiscal year, banks are facing significant mark-to-market losses, threatening profits amid rising global and domestic economic pressures. Indian banks are heading into the September quarter with treasury books under strain…
India’s standards body is aligning its evolving urban transport technology with international benchmarks to facilitate safer, interoperable, and greener mobility solutions across the country, with a focus on autonomous vehicles, smart buses, and digital network integration. India’s standards body is…
Disaster-driven habits from the Great Depression, such as avoiding debt, keeping emergency savings, practising frugality and diversifying risks, are making a comeback amidst today’s economic uncertainties, offering vital lessons for modern households. The Great Depression did more than reshape the…
A Maharashtra consumer commission has ordered an insurer to pay Rs70 lakh plus interest and compensation after rejecting a claim over a BMW destroyed in a fire following a roadside puncture, citing reasonable precautions by the driver. A Maharashtra consumer…
