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The CBIC clarified that unmanned telecom towers and bank ATMs need not be declared as principal or additional places of business in GST registration applications.

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

CBIC clarifies GST registration rules; to benefit those operating from co-working spaces

Issues circulars clarifying procedures for applicants, including SEZ developers after GST Council meeting; establishes uniform framework for demand and adjudication

Raghuram Rajan says there's no need to defend the rupee

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

‘Don’t panic’: Raghuram Rajan says govt should not deplete reserves to defend rupee

Raghuram Rajan warned that if oil levels stayed elevated, it could push the current account deficit wider.

The broader objective of standardising documentation is to make GST registration more predictable for businesses.

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

CBIC standardises GST registration documents for working spaces; consent letter and affidavit formats detailed

The accompanying formats detail the declarations and supporting documents that applicants may need when using business premises without a formal rent agreement, seeking consent from a property owner or operating from inherited property.

India’s tax regime for equity investments by foreign investors is considered less attractive than those of China and South Korea.

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

Finance ministry weighs options on LTCG tax, decision likely in Union Budget 2027-28

The Centre explores LTCG tax relief to stem foreign fund outflows, but ensuring parity between domestic and overseas investors remains a key challenge.

The Finance Ministry will put draft GSTR-1, GSTR-1A and Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) forms on the myGov portal on November 1 for public consultation until November 30.

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

GST changes from November 1, 2026: Refunds, return filing and ITC rules explained

GST compliance reforms are expected to roll out in phases from November 1, 2026, focusing on simpler return filing, faster refunds and improved input tax credit (ITC) reconciliation. While some measures may begin next month, changes requiring legislative amendments are targeted for April 1, 2027.

The government is reviewing LTCG tax and securities transaction tax (STT) ahead of Budget 2027 amid ₹3.07 lakh crore in FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026.

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

Budget 2027: Can LTCG tax cut stem FPI outflows and bring foreign investors back to Indian equities?

India’s review of capital market taxes has revived the debate over whether reducing the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities could help stem foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.

Veteran investor Ajit Dayal says foreign capital is being punished, not welcomed

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

'It's not AI, it's Arrogant India': Veteran investor warns India is losing FPIs' trust

The Quantum Advisors founder says capital gains taxes, rupee depreciation, governance concerns and regulatory uncertainty are damaging India's appeal to foreign investors

Sugar production during the current season had reached approximately 4 lakh tonnes as of October 25

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

Sugar season 2026-27 begins on schedule, 107 mills start crushing; ISMA expects stable prices

India has 36 lakh tonnes of carryover stocks, while sugar production has reached 4 lakh tonnes as of October 25, according to ISMA

The framework covers vehicles designed to operate on fuel ranging from E20, containing 20% ethanol, to E85 and E100

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

Flex fuel push: Govt clears path for cars running on 100% ethanol-blended petrol

The move comes as automakers prepare to introduce E100-compatible models, potentially opening another avenue for reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil

Govt Plans Major Changes in Informal Sector Survey for 2027-28 Including Women Entrepreneurs and Energy Data (Photo: AI)

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

Five key changes in Annual Survey of Unincorporated Enterprises from FY28. What are they?

Based on internal discussions and suggestions from stakeholders, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has proposed five key changes to the annual exercise that measures the number of informal sector firms in the country, their productivity and job creation amongst various parameters

RBI has clarified forex reporting rules. But freelancers and small exporters are still confused

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

BT Explainer: Why freelancers and small service exporters are still confused about RBI's forex reporting rules

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra clarified that individuals are exempt from the new export declaration requirements, but differing bank practices and delays in issuing FAQs continue to leave freelancers and small service exporters uncertain about compliance

India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026, while food inflation climbed to 7.74%.

Updated : Oct 24, 2026

Onion, tomato, potato prices: Which months see the biggest jumps, and why?

Onion, tomato and potato prices follow distinct seasonal patterns, with harvest cycles, weather disruptions and storage constraints influencing wholesale price movements.

The rabi season is important for crops such as wheat, mustard and several pulses.

Updated : Oct 24, 2026

Food inflation risk returns: Which essential food items could become costlier after a weak monsoon?

India’s deficient monsoon and below-normal reservoir levels have raised concerns about rabi crop production and the risk of renewed food inflation. Wheat, pulses and vegetables could face price pressures if water shortages affect sowing and yields, potentially pushing up household grocery bills.

Axis Bank Research noted that Brent crude had crossed $110 per barrel, while dated Brent had reached $140 per barrel.

Updated : Oct 24, 2026

Government is absorbing the oil shock: Who ultimately pays the bill?

India’s public sector is absorbing an estimated 1.7% of GDP to cushion the impact of elevated crude oil prices, but rising import costs are increasing the pressure on government finances. With India’s crude oil import bill surging 46% in September, how long can the government shield consumers from higher fuel prices without risking fiscal stability?

According to news reports, fresh attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure have raised immediate concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

Brent crude hits over $117 a barrel, highest in six months, as fears of fresh US-Iran strikes mount

Brent futures rose 2.6% to $116.13 a barrel in one market update, their highest level since April 30. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained around 3% to $102.56 a barrel.

A sustained domestic investment base can help reduce the Indian market's dependence on foreign portfolio flows.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

FIIs dump $3.8 billion in Indian stocks: Are domestic mutual funds the market's safety net?

FIIs pulled $3.8 billion out of Indian equities in September, while domestic mutual funds invested ₹38,300 crore, highlighting the growing role of domestic capital in cushioning foreign selling. But with overseas flows reversing sharply, the key question is whether domestic investors can sustain their buying momentum and support the market.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) repo rate is 5.50%, following a 25 basis point hike during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in October 2026.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% but injects ₹2.5 lakh crore: Is its policy sending mixed signals?

The RBI’s repo rate hike to 5.50% has been accompanied by a ₹2.5 lakh crore liquidity injection, raising questions about its monetary policy direction. SBI Research warns that these moves could send mixed signals to markets and affect government bond yields.

According to Goldman Sachs, crude oil shipping costs have surged from around $3 per barrel a year ago to more than $20 per barrel.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

Crude oil shipping costs surge nearly 7-fold: Will Indian consumers pay more for fuel?

Crude oil shipping costs have surged from around $3 to over $20 per barrel, offsetting the benefits of recovering West Asian supplies and lower crude premiums. For India, elevated freight rates, rising LNG prices and mounting oil marketing losses could keep energy costs high and complicate the outlook for fuel prices and inflation.

The September WPI inflation figure of 11.39% compares with 0.8% in September 2025.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

WPI inflation surges to 11.39%: How high oil prices are complicating India's inflation outlook

The report flagged crude oil price volatility as a key risk to India's inflation outlook, even as manufacturing and consumption indicators improved. Sustained high oil prices could raise input costs for energy-intensive industries and squeeze corporate margins.

Studded gold jewellery exports rose 50.24% year-on-year in dollar terms to $812.62 million. In rupee terms, exports increased 62.39% to ₹7,759.73 crore.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

Studded gold jewellery exports jump 31%: How trade agreements are helping Indian exporters

India’s studded gold jewellery exports rose 31.31% to $3.69 billion in H1 FY27, supported by improved trade access, reduced US tariffs and demand from key markets. The growth comes as higher gold prices and weak West Asia demand weigh on plain gold jewellery exports.

Brent crude's rise towards $112 a barrel highlights the risk that disruptions to Gulf shipping could keep global energy costs elevated.

Updated : Oct 22, 2026

Gold falls below $4,100, silver slides 4.5% as Brent nears $112: Will Fed rate hike fears trigger more losses?

Gold and silver prices plunged on October 22 as escalating Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude above $111 a barrel, fuelling inflation concerns and US Fed rate hike fears. Spot gold fell 2.27% to $4,047.39 an ounce, while silver dropped 4.51% to $55.105.

Economy

CBIC clarifies GST registration rules; to benefit those operating from co-working spaces

‘Don’t panic’: Raghuram Rajan says govt should not deplete reserves to defend rupee

CBIC standardises GST registration documents for working spaces; consent letter and affidavit formats detailed

Finance ministry weighs options on LTCG tax, decision likely in Union Budget 2027-28

GST changes from November 1, 2026: Refunds, return filing and ITC rules explained

Budget 2027: Can LTCG tax cut stem FPI outflows and bring foreign investors back to Indian equities?

'It's not AI, it's Arrogant India': Veteran investor warns India is losing FPIs' trust

Sugar season 2026-27 begins on schedule, 107 mills start crushing; ISMA expects stable prices

Flex fuel push: Govt clears path for cars running on 100% ethanol-blended petrol

Five key changes in Annual Survey of Unincorporated Enterprises from FY28. What are they?

BT Explainer: Why freelancers and small service exporters are still confused about RBI's forex reporting rules

Onion, tomato, potato prices: Which months see the biggest jumps, and why?

Food inflation risk returns: Which essential food items could become costlier after a weak monsoon?

Government is absorbing the oil shock: Who ultimately pays the bill?

Brent crude hits over $117 a barrel, highest in six months, as fears of fresh US-Iran strikes mount

FIIs dump $3.8 billion in Indian stocks: Are domestic mutual funds the market's safety net?

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% but injects ₹2.5 lakh crore: Is its policy sending mixed signals?

Crude oil shipping costs surge nearly 7-fold: Will Indian consumers pay more for fuel?

WPI inflation surges to 11.39%: How high oil prices are complicating India's inflation outlook

Studded gold jewellery exports jump 31%: How trade agreements are helping Indian exporters

Gold falls below $4,100, silver slides 4.5% as Brent nears $112: Will Fed rate hike fears trigger more losses?

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