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Mint New Delhi
Will lower GST rates upset the fiscal math?
The much-awaited goods and service tax (GST) reform is expected to catalyze domestic consumption, but it will cause a revenue loss, at least temporarily, even as the government's tax mobilization has been weak this fiscal. Mint looks at its implication on the fiscal deficit.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Google Ruling Shows Antitrust's Struggle to Match Tech Market
U.S. antitrust enforcers have spent years strategizing how to bring lawsuits against the nation's biggest tech companies, with the goal of restraining their power and promoting competition.
4 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Long-form web originals lag reels and shorts despite rising investment
Premium web originals in India may be witnessing rising investments and volumes, thanks to aggressive bets by video streaming platforms, but long-format content remains a niche category.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Maple Highways in talks for $200 mn
Maple Highways Pte Ltd, an Indian road contractor backed by Canada's second largest pension fund, is in advanced talks to raise about $200 million through a bilateral offshore loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Use the fiscal need driving up US tariffs to negotiate a deal with it
As the US heads for a fiscal cliff, nations on tariff peaks could propose revenue-maximizing rates that benefit the US exchequer
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the billionaire designer who established one of the world's most revered fashion labels and helped define the \"Made in Italy\" slogan as a sign of quality for consumers, has died. He was 91.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Tech CEOs to Meet Trump in Newly Renovated Rose Garden
Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Satya Nadella Are Expected to Attend the Artificial Intelligence Event
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Inside Jane Street's SAT challenge against Sebi
Jane Street's fight with India's capital markets regulator has entered a decisive phase.
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
States fear GST loss; rejig to fuel spending, growth
Reforms to cool inflation and lift growth; some states press for compensation
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Trump Administration's Cuts to Harvard Funding Are Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
White House vows to appeal after court orders government to restore billions of dollars in funding
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Trump Administration Seeks Swift Supreme Court Review on Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the appellate ruling was already hurting trade negotiations
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Acapella to Grow Li'l Gamby, Eyes Fundraise by Mid-2026
Acapella Hospitality, the six-year-old venture promoted by Centrum Capital's family office, is sharpening its focus on quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment with plans to scale its Li'l Gamby brand and raise its first external round of funding by mid-2026.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
India Mulls Easing Controls to Attract China Investments
India is exploring whether a company with a small shareholding from a China-based or connected entity can be considered a 'Chinese' firm, said three people aware of the matter, as New Delhi prepares to ease curbs on investments from its neighboring nation to counter US tariffs.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Mother Dairy to pass GST benefits
Mother Dairy on Thursday said it will pass on the benefits of the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on a wide range of products to consumers.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Peace and quiet is a luxury that few of us can afford
Every year, I look forward to the Ganpati festival with joy, yet I brace myself in quiet dread.
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Auditor flags Ola entity's internal financial control
The operating entity of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd did not have the right systems to physically verify the scooters at its retail stores during the last financial year, the company's statutory auditor said.
3 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Restaurants, hotels get tax cut, but no input tax credit
Taxes on hotel rooms priced below ₹7,500 and on crucial inputs like utensils are set to fall
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Food and grocery delivery gets dearer with hike in GST, platform fee
India's top food and grocery delivery platforms are gearing up for the high-stakes festive season with a flurry of charges—a new goods and services tax, higher platform fees, surge pricing, rain fees and long-distance delivery charges—to cash in on the annual demand spike.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
SBI's dollar-bond pricing sets new bar
The tight pricing reflects India's sovereign upgrade from BBB- to BBB and improved credit profile of SBI
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Health plan: cumulative bonus is no substitute for base cover
The insurance company has quoted a 25% higher premium than last year at renewal for my parents' health insurance policy.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Small cars, bikes get cheaper, but tax edge shrinks for EVs
Buyers may rethink EV purchases as tax differential with conventional small cars narrows
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Consumer stocks jump in hope of boost in demand
Consumption stocks, which surged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged a goods and services tax (GST) cut on Independence Day, extended gains on Thursday as the final tax slabs were unveiled.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Mizuho's deal with Avendus stalled
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.'s efforts to buy a majority stake in Indian investment bank Avendus Capital have hit a roadblock over disagreements on valuation and the right exit option for the KKR & Co. portfolio company, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
FMCG, appliance cos to pass on GST cuts
Transitioning to new packs with revised prices could be a challenge for soap and biscuit makers
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Places to bask in spectacular foliage this fall season
Autumn is a good time to travel—nicer weather, no peak summer pricing. Here are five spots that should be on your list
4 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Chiratae Ventures expands leadership, targets growth
Chiratae Ventures named Venkatesh Peddi and Ranjith Menon as MDs to lead venture fund series; to hire a third partner
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Amazon Signs 20-Year Lease for Fulfillment Centre in W. Bengal
Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of Amazon Inc., has leased 5.6 lakh sq. ft of warehousing space in West Bengal's Hooghly as it scales up its fulfillment network across India.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Thanks to GST high, TVs may beat smartphones in festive season
Stakeholders expect a boost to the electronics and appliances market during the annual sales season
2 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Inox Wind Sees Margin Tailwind, But Execution Cloud Looms
Losing steam
1 min |
September 05, 2025
Mint New Delhi
India, Singapore to review trade pacts
Singapore, a major financial hub and gateway to South-East Asia, has emerged as India's top trading partner
2 min |