India GST Collections January 2026: Revenue Rises to Rs 1.93 Lakh Crore
India’s GST collections stood at ₹1.93 lakh crore in January 2026, up 6.2% year‑on‑year. Net revenue rose to ₹1.70 lakh crore, led by strong import growth.
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Budget 2026: STT Hike Unlikely to Curb Speculation, May Hurt Derivatives Margins
Budget 2026 introduces a sharp hike in STT on derivatives. Former CBDT member warns it may impact margins and liquidity without reducing speculation, while welcoming tax certainty and litigation …
Budget 2026-27: Customs Duty on Gold and Silver Imports Remains Unchanged
Budget 2026-27 keeps customs duty on gold and silver unchanged. Gold imports attract 6% duty, while silver duty varies. Read full details and market impact.
Budget 2026-27: ICAI Seeks Tax Reforms to Cut Litigation
Ahead of Budget 2026, ICAI has proposed tax reforms to reduce litigation, ease compliance and rationalise income-tax provisions.
Budget 2026-27: GST Rationalisation and Fiscal Discipline in Focus
Markets expect Budget 2026 to focus on GST rationalisation, fiscal discipline and policy stability to sustain growth amid global uncertainty.
Budget 2026-27: No Income Tax Slab Hike, Focus on Widening Taxpayer’s Base
Budget 2026 is unlikely to raise income tax slab rates, with the government focusing on widening the tax base, compliance reforms and simplification.
Budget 2026-27: Single Income Tax Regime and Customs Duty Cuts?
Budget 2026 may prioritise tax simplification, with experts calling for a single income tax regime and rationalised customs duty rates.
Budget 2026-27: Will Salaried Taxpayers Get Income Tax Relief?
Budget 2026 may not bring big tax cuts, but salaried taxpayers could see limited relief through standard deduction tweaks and minor slab rationalisation.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA): FAQs on Key Provisions, Benefits, Safeguards
Detailed overview of the India–EU FTA by way of FAQs covering trade in goods, services, rules of origin, safeguards, sustainability, and regulatory autonomy.
Eco-Survey 2026 Calls for Higher GST on Junk Food to Tackle Childhood Obesity
Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes higher GST, ad curbs and warning labels on ultra-processed foods as childhood obesity rises sharply in India.