Supportive Policies, GST Rate Cuts To Improve MSME Sector’s Market Condition

New Delhi: MSMEs’ market conditions are anticipated to improve in the next quarter, driven by stronger domestic demand and supportive policies such as the cut in GST on a wide…

Eke Out 10 Months’ Rent Upfront If You Want To Set Up Office In Bengaluru, Says Fintech Startup Founder

Chandralekha MR, founder of fintech startup Dime, was shocked when a landlord demanded 10 months’ rent upfront as a deposit. For a Rs 50K rent per month space, she was…

GST Reforms Boost India’s Consumption And Demand; Growth Outlook Revised Upward

New Delhi: The rollout of GST 2.0 has started showing a positive impact on India’s economy, with stronger consumption trends, higher sales across key sectors, and improved consumer sentiment, Finance…

India’s Growth Outlook For FY26 Stays Strong Despite US Tariff Hike: Finmin

New Delhi: Against a global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India’s economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US…

Amazon Crosses USD 20 Billion In E-Commerce Exports From India; Targets USD 80 Billion By 2030

New Delhi: Amazon on Monday announced that it has surpassed the USD 20 billion milestone in cumulative e-commerce exports from India, achieving its target ahead of the 2025 deadline.  …

MCX Introduces Options On Bullion Index; Shares Jump 2.5%

Mumbai: The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) on Monday launched options contracts on its MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX), giving investors a new way to trade and manage…

Relief For Vodafone Idea As SC Allows Centre To Reconsider AGR Dues Issue

New Delhi: In a relief for Vodafone Idea, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to reconsider the issue of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues worth Rs 9,450 crore…

TCS Refutes UK Media Report On Losing $1 Bn M&S Contract, Calls It ‘Misleading’

New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has denied a UK media report claiming that British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) ended a $1 billion contract with the Indian IT giant…

Which Central Govt Employees Are Eligible For Increased Gratuity Of Rs 25 Lakh? Govt Issues Clarification

The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare under Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions has issued clarification regarding coverage of offices for payment of gratuity to the Central Government Servant.…

After 20 Years At Microsoft, 62-Year-Old Manager Says Layoff ‘Felt Like A Betrayal’

New Delhi: After spending more than two decades at Microsoft, 62-year-old Joe Friend found himself facing an unexpected twist in his career — a layoff in May that upended his…