GST Council scraps arrest powers for tax officials, raises prosecution threshold fivefold
The high-powered GST Council on Thursday approved removing the arrest power of tax officials and...
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Institutional real estate investments rise 39% to $5.9 bn in Jan-Sep 2026: Colliers
Domestic investors contributed nearly 60% of inflows, while office assets led investment activity; alternative and hospitality segments recorded strong growth
NCR housing sales fall 11% in 9M 2026 as developers shift focus to premium homes
NCR’s housing slowdown is concentrated in Gurugram and the Rs 5–10 crore segment, while rising prices and steady demand in lower price bands point to a shift in the region’s supply mix.
Gold Under Pressure: Strong dollar, rising US yields offset geopolitical risks
Rising US Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and persistent inflation are weighing on gold despite geopolitical uncertainty, while India's festive and wedding demand could offer some support to prices.
PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya to link retirement savings with health cover
Medi Assist becomes the first Health Benefit Administrator, with the scheme allowing eligible subscribers to withdraw up to 25% of their own NPS contributions for outpatient and inpatient healthcare expenses.
India’s tourism story moves beyond leisure to spiritual, MICE, wellness and wildlife
India’s improving connectivity is bringing more destinations into travel circuits, while rising demand for spiritual, MICE, wellness, cruise, rural and wildlife tourism is creating new opportunities for hotels, resorts and tourism-linked infrastructure.
Apple Pay comes to India with Axis Bank credit cards
Axis Bank credit cardholders can now use Apple Pay for secure, contactless payments across stores, apps and online platforms.
Housing demand regains momentum in Q3 as sales rise 3%, launches up 18%: Anarock
Neither geopolitical uncertainty nor other economic pressures could stop India’s residential market from regaining momentum...
Gold, silver recover as softer dollar supports bullion: Kotak Securities
Bullion remains under pressure as strong US data and hawkish Fed signals lift rate-hike expectations, while oil prices retreat as markets weigh geopolitical risks against possible diplomatic progress.
Earnings, valuations and global cues to drive Indian markets: Bajaj AMC
Bajaj AMC expects domestic demand, improving earnings and a gradual recovery in private investment to support equities, while favouring short-duration debt as global yields, inflation and the rupee remain key risks.
