Before GST changed the way India collects indirect taxes, the taxes before the GST system were far more layered and confusing for both businesses and consumers. Many people remember paying tax on almost everything, but few realised how many different
The transformation in India's corporate landscape now has an inspiring narrative focused on women who head some of the most valued listed companies in the country. These leaders have shattered traditional barriers, proving that strategic vision and t
The Indian corporate universe is full of stories of transformation, particularly by strategic spinoffs and mergers that have turned listed companies into market leaders. This blog explores standout Indian companies that have emerged as winne
India's family-owned businesses represent a remarkable confluence of heritage, values, and contemporary business innovation. For generations, these organisations continued to prosper based on personal relationships, networks of trusting individual
India, one of the top and most vibrant capital markets in the world, has many attractive investment options to diversify and manage risks. As we are entering into the dusk of 2025 and stepping into a new dawn of 2026, India’s economy is poised for
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has seen a major overhaul, effective 22 September 2025. Nearly 400 products will now cost less as the government introduces a simplified GST structure aimed at making essential goods more affordable and e
Curious about when the next FOMC meeting or U.S. Fed meet is happening? You're not alone — these dates influence global interest rates, markets, and investment strategy. Let’s break down what the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is, why its F
The latest meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, held on June 18, 2025, may not have brought an immediate change in interest rates but it certainly delivered plenty for markets to think about. While the Fed held its benchmark rate steady between 4.25%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral monetary policy stance after the conclusion of its latest three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in June 2026. The meeting was chaired by R
The global trade landscape is shifting once again as former U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with imposing new US tariffs on several major trading partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico. While India has not been directly targeted, the
Major Tax Reforms to Boost Middle-Class Savings In a landmark move aimed at bolstering middle-class savings and consumption, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero income tax on an average monthly income of up to ₹1 lakh, effectively
As we approach the Budget Day Special Trading Session on 1st February 2025, it is important for traders and investors to be aware of key market updates. While the markets will be open, it will be a clearing holiday, which means certain transactions a
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