
‘Russia lost an oil client, which is India’: What Donald Trump said before meet with Putin; ‘secondary sanctions would be devastating…’
US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India for its Russian crude oil trade, claiming it cost Russia a major client. Trump’s remarks came ...

GST reforms: CII hails PM Modi’s move; calls it a ‘visionary’ step for businesses
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has lauded Prime Minister Modi’s announcement of next-generation GST reforms, envisioning a simpler, more transparent tax regime. A high-powered ...

‘Maybe in 2 or 3 weeks’: Tariff relief in sight? What Donald Trump said on Russian oil buyers after meeting Putin
Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump mentioned potentially imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil in the coming weeks. ...

GST revamp: Centre sees consumption boost, better compliance
PM Modi’s GST revamp aims to simplify the tax regime and boost consumption, potentially offsetting short-term revenue impacts. While some states initially opposed major changes ...

ITR filing FY 2024-25: ITR-6 excel utility for AY 2025-26 released by Income Tax Department — here’s what taxpayers should know
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR Form 6 for AY 2025-26, enabling companies to file returns for FY 2024-25. Several ...

Another tariff hit: Trump signals levies on chips and steel; semiconductor duties may hit 300%
President Trump is planning new tariffs on semiconductor chips and steel, potentially shaking global trade. The rates will start low to encourage domestic manufacturing before ...

Balcony solar trend in US gains momentum, plug-in kits offer cheaper option, demand seen rising as rooftop credits end
Plug-in solar kits, popular in Europe for their affordability and ease of installation, are gaining traction in the US. As rooftop solar tax credits expire, ...

US markets today: Dow up 141 points as Wall Street eyes record week finish, UnitedHealth jumps on Buffett stake
US stocks are near record highs, fueled by hopes of a September Federal Reserve rate cut. The S&P 500 remains virtually unchanged, while the Dow ...

US retail sales up 0.5% in July as shoppers shrug off Trump tariffs; auto, online, furniture lead gains
US retail sales demonstrated resilience in July, growing by 0.5% despite rising prices influenced by President Trump’s tariffs. Auto dealerships and online retailers experienced strong ...

India-Singapore economic ties: 4th joint working group meet reviews trade, explores new sectors; milestone year for partnership
India and Singapore convened the Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen economic ties and explore new collaborative ventures. ...




