The proposed revamp of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) into a two-tier structure with lower levies on household goods could lift consumption by Rs 1.98 lakh crore but also result in an estimated yearly revenue loss of Rs 85,000 crore, SBI Research said in a report released Tuesday.The Centre has put forward a ‘next-gen…
The fiscal cost of the government’s proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation will remain manageable, with an estimated revenue loss of Rs 1.1 trillion annually or 0.3% of the GDP, a UBS report said.For the financial year 2026, the firm expected the shortfall of Rs 430 billion, or 0.12% of GDP, that could…
The US State Department has revoked and restricted visas for multiple Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organisation staff, and their family members over alleged involvement in forced labor linked to Cuba’s Mais Medicos program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The state department announced the visa revocations via a press release. Among…
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday posted its third straight quarter of double-digit revenue growth, beating market forecasts, as it accelerated the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) features across its gaming portfolio and flagship WeChat app.Shenzhen-based Tencent, which operates the multi-functional WeChat platform and is a major global gaming player, also has significant operations in…
The deficit for July was up 19%, or $47 billion, from July 2024. Receipts for the month grew 2%, or $8 billion, to $338 billion, while outlays jumped 10%, or $56 billion, to $630 billion, a record high for the month. The month of July this year had fewer business days than last year, so…
Donald Trump tariffs (AI image) The United States has collected more tariff revenue in the first-half of 2025 than in all of last year, signalling a dramatic rise in income driven by President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. As per news agency AFP, the US treasury recorded more than $87 billion in tariff revenue through…
Early earnings trends for the June quarter showed sluggish revenue and profit growth, excluding a one-time gain reported by Reliance Industries (RIL).According to an ET report, growth momentum has slowed to its lowest in at least nine quarters, largely due to muted performance from key sectors like banking, finance, FMCG, and IT.Among 186 companies that…
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC and a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I company, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 272 crore for the first quarter of FY26, reversing from a Rs 66 crore profit in the same period last year.The company’s board approved the Q1 results during…
Digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms Ltd, reported a 25% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit at Rs 7,110 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company’s gross revenue for the first quarter of FY26 climbed 19% YoY to Rs 41,054 crore, according to the consolidated earnings release issued by…
A narrow, slippery trail climbs steeply for 100 metres before you reach the remote chowki in Jakhnikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district. The outpost is a rundown two-storeyed structure, its central hall serving as a shared office for several patwaris—revenue sub-inspectors tasked with policing dozens of villages between them. A rusted lockup now holds old…