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GST, which will replace more than a dozen central and state levies like factory-gate, excise duty, service tax and local sales tax or VAT, is Indias biggest tax reform in the 70 years of independence. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

MSMEs to perform better under GST, says report

Indian MSMEs will be able to better compete with cheap cost centres such as China, the Philippines and Bangladesh, the...

9 July 2017 3:18 PM IST

Ola had launched the shuttle service on Monday.

Delhi taxi scheme may ban Ola share, Uber pool in capital

The scheme is being scrutinised by senior officials and its finalisation is in the last stages, which will determine the...

9 July 2017 2:33 PM IST

RBI has also reported that the general public has withdrawn Rs. 1,03,316 crore from their accounts either over the counter or through ATMs during this period.

Banking ombudsman not liable to handle note-ban complaints: RBI

During demonetisation, people faced restrictions on withdrawal of currency notes and exchange of old notes.

9 July 2017 2:15 PM IST

The Metrology department has a WhatsApp number to get complaints from lay consumers against products/companies charging more than the MRP rates.

Labelling MRP, other details on items for online sale must from 2018

Companies have to make these declarations in bigger font size so that consumers can easily read the same.

9 July 2017 1:37 PM IST

The GST Council cleared nil rate on live asses, mules and hinnies while placing live horses under the 12 per cent bracket.

E-way bill under GST to come into effect from October

E-way bills would be implemented after infrastructure for smooth registration and verification is ready.

9 July 2017 1:00 PM IST

SDMC has issued directions to all hotels, restaurants and eateries in its jurisdiction to make their washrooms accessible to the public at a price of Rs 5 from April 1.

Mahindra Holidays to add around 600 rooms in 2-3 yrs

Mahindra expects pace of room inventory growth to remain strong, with 4 ongoing projects adding around 600 units.

9 July 2017 12:36 PM IST

According to IFA Global, a forex and treasury solution firm, the Indian rupee is the third best performing Asian currencies this year, up 4.63 per cent in the March quarter, its best quarterly gains since September 2012.

Rupee to weaken by end of 2017 to around Rs 66/USD: report

Rallying oil prices all over the world harbour bad news for rupee as India is a large net oil importer.

9 July 2017 12:21 PM IST

According to them, the markets could see some headwinds in the short term that could cap a major upside.

Nine of 10 most valued companies add Rs 72,649 cr in m-cap

The top nine companies were RIL, HDFC Bank, ITC, HDFC, SBI, HUL, Maruti Suzuki India, Infosys and ONGC.

9 July 2017 12:01 PM IST

Women need to be put back into the equation of equality.

Companies welcome more women joining bike manufacturing sector

Companies found that not only women were as good as men in manufacturing jobs, their presence improved working...

9 July 2017 11:38 AM IST

The government has been making efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and aims to bring the country in the top 50.

Govt objects to India's low rank on World Bank's 'Doing Biz' report

India was placed at 172nd position out of 190 nations in 'Paying Taxes' section of World Bank's 'Doing Business' report.

9 July 2017 11:16 AM IST

Another option is that the Centre allows Air India to remain a national carrier by controlling at least 51 per cent stake.

Modi govt eyeing sale of Air India in parts to attract buyers

Once India's largest carrier, Air India's market share slumped to 13 percent with growing competition from private...

9 July 2017 10:50 AM IST

Managements have been given 90 days to explore the merger and that share swap ratio will be decided after this.

IDFC Bank, Shriram Capital agree to merge

Merger will create one of the country's largest retail banks, which could be valued at over Rs 65,000 cr.

8 July 2017 7:00 PM IST