There was a time when buying a home came after years of saving. Families would build a down payment over time, buy within their means and take a home loan…
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India reduces diesel and ATF export duties, keeps domestic taxes unchanged
The government has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, 2026, as part of its periodic review of levies imposed…
CNG prices hiked by Rs 2 per kg in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai
State-run gas distributor Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kilogram across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), effective immediately. With…
Illness, insurance and the cost of timing
In 2019, upon my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, I was admitted to the hospital for five days. At discharge, I received a bill of Rs 2 lakh, an amount more than…
Will Kwality Wall’s big dairy push help it compete better in India?
Kwality Wall’s is planning a major change in India as it moves away from frozen desserts made using vegetable fats and focuses fully on milk-based ice creams. The company believes…
Could Delhi HC’s Hindware verdict reshape Google Ads and digital marketing in India?
A recent Delhi High Court ruling involving Google and sanitaryware brand Hindware could change the way many companies advertise online in India. For years, businesses across sectors have used a…
Sensex ends 1,000 points as weak monsoon forecast, Iran uncertainty spook investors
Benchmark stock market indices witnessed heavy selling on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling more than 1,000 points and the Nifty slipping below the 23,600 mark, as investors reacted to concerns…
Absolut Vodka maker battles Delhi ban as Rs 3,000 crore tax dispute deepens
Absolut Vodka maker faces Delhi ban, Rs 3,000 crore tax battle in India Absolut Vodka may remain unavailable in Delhi for the foreseeable future after the Delhi High Court rejected…
How Gen Z and women buyers are turning India into the 2nd-largest diamond market
For decades, diamonds in India came with a familiar script. They were bought for weddings, gifted on anniversaries, or carefully locked away in family lockers, brought out only for special…
From rising prices to rupee pressure: 5 key takeaways from RBI’s annual report
India’s economy may still be growing faster than most large countries, but the latest annual report from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suggests the road ahead may not be…