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NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund II
NABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital arm plans to focus on technolog…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

GST Council Proposes Removing ITC Blocks to Reduce Business Tax Costs
GST Council Proposes Removing ITC Blocks to Reduce Business Tax Costs. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources say
Indian tax officials are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for how they classified bulk Scotch imports. These companies may have improperly benefitted from reduced…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

GST Return Filing Changes From April 2027: New Rules for ITC and Tax Liability
GST Return Filing Changes From April 2027: New Rules for ITC and Tax Liability. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Supreme Court judgment opens up the religion-neutrality of OBC classification for debate
Supreme Court judgment opens up the religion-neutrality of OBC classification for debate. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry to invite comments on amended GST return forms from November 1
Finance Ministry to invite comments on amended GST return forms from November 1. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Indonesia’s PDP law: What GR 33 changes in practice
Indonesia’s PDP law: What GR 33 changes in practice. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

43 million ‘willful violations’: Here’s why Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion in privacy case
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading residents about privacy and the spread of harmful content. The ruling followed a jury finding more tha…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

India's interest rate gap with G7 in focus as RBI weighs inflation risks: Report
India's monetary policy is now shaped by the interest rate gap with major developed economies and rising inflation. The Reserve Bank of India is concerned about inflati…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA
India will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually increase over five years, al…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty access
India's free trade agreement with New Zealand will begin on October 20 and provide duty-free access for Indian goods. This agreement aims to boost bilateral trade signi…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

CBDT exempts interest payments on rupee-denominated bonds issued by New Development Bank from TDS
The exemption applies to holders of Maharajah INR Bonds who are Indian residents or foreign institutional investors, for the 2026-27 tax year and subsequent tax years.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Tariff quota notified for New Zealand fruits, honey
Kiwifruit imports will qualify for zero customs duty under the tariff rate quota (TRQ), subject to a minimum CIF value of $1.80 per kg while 40 tonnes of New Zealand-ce…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

RBI tightens scrutiny of $1 billion-plus overseas investments amid rupee pressure
The Reserve Bank of India is implementing stricter scrutiny on large overseas direct investments by Indian companies. Banks must now collect and present detailed inform…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry to run financial inclusion campaign
The finance ministry is launching a campaign to saturate financial schemes across various local bodies. This initiative will reach 2.70 lakh gram panchayats and urban l…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

RBI injects Rs 1 lakh crore as liquidity tightens before festive season
On Monday, the RBI announced a Rs 1-lakh-crore variable rate repo (VRR) auction for the first time since late July after the weighted average call rate (WACR) at 5.67%…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026
Supreme Court says temple property cannot be taken over by government, even for public purposes | India News
Supreme Court says temple property cannot be taken over by government, even for public purposes | India News. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Can you face criminal charges for criticising a Supreme Court judgment? Karnataka high court answers
Can you face criminal charges for criticising a Supreme Court judgment? Karnataka high court answers. Key facts, why it matters and what businesses should watch next.
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

Domestic cos need strategic approach to tap India-Europe FTA gains: FICCI
Indian companies must adopt a strategic approach to fully leverage the European free trade agreement benefits, as tariff concessions alone may not suffice. The focus sh…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026

The story of India’s post-election defection wave since 2022, in charts
Between 2022 and 2026, over 100 Indian lawmakers at the central and state levels switched parties, largely leveraging legal loopholes in the anti-defection law. The NDA…
News Desk · 22 Oct 2026