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Delhi government reduces VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%
The Delhi government on Saturday announced its decision to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).According to the the chief minister’s office Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, according to the chief minister’s office, as quoted by ANI, claiming it…
Why the government is identifying 100 products to cut import dependence
India is preparing a fresh manufacturing push centred on identifying nearly 100 products that are either not produced domestically or are inadequately manufactured despite existing capability, signalling a sharper industrial policy focus amid shifting global supply chains, geopolitical tensions and the country’s ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.The initiative, outlined by Department for…
Vodafone India posts Rs 51,970 crore profit in Q4; promoter group to infuse Rs 4,730 crore
New Delhi: India’s third largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea is finally seeing green shoots. On Saturday, It posted a net profit of Rs 51,970 crore in Q4 FY 26, thanks to a one-time accounting gain from govt’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) relief — versus a loss of Rs 7,166 crore in same quarter previous fiscal….
Government changes status from ‘free’ to ‘restricted’
The government has imposed restrictions on silver imports, according to an official order issued on Saturday, as authorities continue efforts to regulate bullion inflows and reduce pressure on the country’s external sector.In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said the import policy for silver, including silver alloys with gold and platinum, has been…
EV maker raises US prices of Model Y variants by up to $1,000
Tesla has increased prices of its Model Y variants in the United States, according to updates on the company’s website, Reuters reported.The electric vehicle maker raised the price of the Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive and Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variants by $1,000 each to $49,990 and $45,990, respectively.Tesla also increased the price of…
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows out
Photo credit: Harvard Alumni TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.Known on Wall Street and in Ivy League…
Financial systems must remain connected to real economy, PM’s principal secretary PK Mishra cautions against speculation
Principal secretary to Prime minister Narendra Modi, PK Mishra, on Saturday cautioned that financial systems should remain connected to the real economy and everyday lives of citizens, warning against risks arising from excessive speculation and instability in markets, ANI reported.Addressing the 20th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, Mishra…
Can Centre shield OMCs with Rs 3 cushion, or will rupee flip the script?
The government on Friday raised fuel prices in the country, in an effort to soften the blow on oil marketing companies, as global crude soared beyond $100 while retail prices remained unaltered. Now, as petrol and diesel are Rs 3 costlier, the key question is: to what extent will the price hike help?While the outlook…
Coffee giant to lay off 300 workers across US in $400 million restructuring
Starbucks is once again trimming its workforce, laying off about 300 US-based roles set to go as the coffee giant reshapes its operations in a bid to get back to what it calls “durable, profitable growth”.The job reductions, according to Reuters, will affect regional support offices, with Starbucks also moving to consolidate its US office…