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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IBC recoveries yet to show meaningful improvement despite expectations of faster resolutions: Ind-Ra
Expectations that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) would lead to faster resolutions and better...
Surety Bonds gain ground in EPC sector, but new credit risks emerge
India Ratings and Research (ind-ra) believes the growing adoption of insurance surety bonds (ISBs) represents...
India’s defence industry set to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by FY29: CareEdge Ratings
Driven by higher government spending, rising indigenisation, private sector participation and robust defence exports, India's defence industry is projected to grow from Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26 to Rs 3 lakh crore by FY29.
India’s June IIP growth hits 23-month high of 7.3%, beats estimates: Ind-Ra
Manufacturing and electricity drive broad-based industrial expansion, while capital goods and infrastructure segments signal continued investment momentum despite global uncertainties.
West Asia truce caps India Inc’s profit impact at around 100 bps: Crisil Ratings
A sustained US-Iran truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could ease input cost pressures, limiting the impact on India Inc's operating margins to around 100 basis points this fiscal, says Crisil Ratings.
Private sector takes the lead in India’s post-pandemic investment revival
India's investment momentum remains robust despite global uncertainties, with private sector participation rising sharply and sectors such as power, renewables, data centres, AI and transport attracting the bulk of new capital commitments.
Where India Inc Put Its Money in FY26: Winners, laggards and emerging trends
Government-led capex, lower interest rates and resilient domestic demand drive fresh investments in infrastructure, capital goods, retail and select manufacturing sectors despite global trade uncertainties.
West Asia supply shock may push aluminium EBITDA above $1,450 per tonne
Cost efficiencies of domestic producers will be underpinned by highly integrated operations, including captive power, alumina refinery, and bauxite linkages.
Duty hike pushes gold jewellery sales volume to decadal low: Crisil Ratings
The persistently high gold prices and the recent hike in customs duty on gold are likely to dampen demand across various segments.
