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National Governance & Policy 08 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Food Ministry Flags GST Filing Gaps in Sugar Mills, Orders Fresh Disclosures

India’s Food Ministry has identified discrepancies in GST filings by several sugar mills and has begun action against erring units, according to officials familiar with the matter. The ministry has asked the mills to furnish additional details between August 20 and August 31, signalling tighter scrutiny of tax compliance in a sector closely watched for its impact on farm payments, ethanol supply and domestic sugar balances.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (05:44 AM IST)

Kannadasan Centenary Recasts a Poet as Tamil Cinema’s Philosophical Voice

As Tamil Nadu marks the birth centenary of Kannadasan, the poet-lyricist is being remembered not only as a towering figure of Tamil cinema but also as a thinker who gave popular song unusual moral and philosophical depth. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from early atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook that shaped some of his most enduring work.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:59 AM IST)

D-Street Set for a Cautious Open as GIFT Nifty Points to a Muted Start

Indian equities are poised for a subdued opening after the Nifty closed sharply lower at 22,716, having touched a six-month intraday low amid persistent foreign selling and fragile global sentiment. Domestic institutional buying offered some support, while the rupee ended marginally firmer on RBI intervention and softer crude prices.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 02:07 PM IST

NBFC Services to Banks in Co-Lending Will Attract 18% GST

India’s GST framework will levy 18% tax on the service supplied by an NBFC to a bank in co-lending arrangements, while interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt, according to the latest committee decision. The panel also moved to align valuation of the NBFC’s service with the methodology prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India, a change that could bring greater consistency to a fast-growing lending model.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM IST

Sameera Group Enters Industrial Warehousing With ₹170 Crore Plan

Sameera Group has announced its entry into industrial warehousing with an initial project that will see an investment of ₹150 crore to ₹170 crore. The first development will span about 4.5 lakh sq ft across 16 acres, underscoring continued investor interest in logistics-linked real estate as India’s supply-chain infrastructure expands.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy12 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Airlines Press for Release of VAT-Linked ATF Funds as Cash Strain Deepens

Indian airlines are seeking the release of funds tied to value-added tax relief on aviation turbine fuel, arguing that delayed access to these amounts is worsening already tight liquidity. The demand comes as carriers continue to grapple with elevated fuel costs, uneven fare recovery and a fragile post-pandemic balance sheet repair process.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 08:31 PM IST

GST Council Moves to Rationalise E-Way Bill Rules to Keep Goods Flowing Smoothly

The GST Council has recommended rationalising e-way bill requirements in a move aimed at reducing friction in the movement of goods and improving compliance efficiency. The proposal also includes a flat 5% GST rate for supplies made by e-commerce platforms to unregistered persons through any delivery mechanism, signalling a broader effort to simplify indirect tax administration.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance11 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST

GST Council to Review 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

The GST Council is set to examine whether an 18% goods and services tax should apply to merchant fees linked to UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, according to a report. The discussion comes as the government prepares to roll out a 0.4% merchant discount rate from October 15, capped at Rs 300, with merchants expected to be able to claim input tax credit on the GST paid.

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Startups & Venture Capital11 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Clears Startup Procurement Scheme to Open Government Contracts to Young Firms

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a startup procurement scheme designed to improve young companies’ access to government departments across the state. The move is intended to lower a longstanding barrier for early-stage firms: winning public-sector business without the scale, track record or compliance infrastructure typically demanded in government tendering.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 11:40 PM IST

GST Council Moves to Rationalise E-Way Bill Rules to Ease Goods Movement

The GST Council has recommended rationalising e-way bill requirements in a move aimed at reducing friction in the movement of goods across India’s supply chains. The proposal also includes a flat 5% GST rate for supplies made by e-commerce platforms to unregistered buyers through any delivery mechanism, signalling a broader effort to simplify compliance and align tax treatment with modern distribution models.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy10 Oct 2026, 04:09 PM IST

India Moves Toward Faceless GST Assessments for Multi-State Taxpayers Next Fiscal

India is preparing to roll out a faceless assessment framework for GST taxpayers registered across multiple CGST jurisdictions, with the system expected to take effect in the next fiscal year. The proposal, aimed at reducing discretion and improving consistency in tax administration, will be placed in the public domain for consultation by the end of this year.

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