Fix GST Input Tax Credit to Boost Investment: Ranade
Ajit Ranade argues India's upcoming budget must reform GST's input tax credit system for capital goods to revive private investment and boost economic growth.
Ajit Ranade argues India's upcoming budget must reform GST's input tax credit system for capital goods to revive private investment and boost economic growth.
Delhi offers Rs 50,000 for converting petrol and diesel cars to electric, but retrofitting can cost up to Rs 7 lakh. Explore benefits, challenges, and total ownership costs under the new policy.
Apple executives camp in South Korea, desperate for memory chip deals. But with prices up 300% and AI demand surging, their efforts may be in vain. Read the full story.
A Central GST inspector is accused in a Rs 100 crore tax fraud involving fake firms and e-way bills in Ghaziabad. The STF has arrested four, with the inspector absconding. Read the full investigation details.
A Central GST inspector is accused of colluding in a Rs 100 crore tax evasion racket involving shell firms. The STF probe reveals deep corruption and more arrests are likely. Read the full investigation details.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
DGGI Visakhapatnam arrests Hyderabad telecom firm's MD for ₹5.83 crore fraudulent Input Tax Credit using fake invoices. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
Tripura High Court rules that honest taxpayers cannot be denied Input Tax Credit if their supplier fails to deposit GST. Landmark judgment protects bona fide transactions from penalty. Read the full analysis.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
Recent GST rate cuts on key inputs like edible oil and packaging will lower costs for FMCG firms, boosting margins by 200-400 basis points in Q4 FY26, says a CRISIL report.
Hyderabad DGGI arrests Congress's Balkonda in-charge Muthyala Sunil Kumar & Bengaluru's N Chethan in separate GST fraud cases totaling over Rs 50 crore. Details on the scams and bail.
Meta announces teleprompter & EMG 'handwriting' input for Ray-Ban Display glasses at CES 2026, but delays international rollout to focus on US supply due to high demand.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
The share of affordable housing in India's key cities has sharply fallen from 38% in 2019 to just 18-19% in 2025. Discover why developers are shying away and what this means for homebuyers.
Karnataka's commercial taxes department busts a massive interstate fake invoice scam worth Rs 1,464 crore. Four arrested in simultaneous raids across two states. Details inside.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive ₹637 crore GST penalty notice for alleged tax shortfall. Investors brace for stock market impact on January 2, 2026. Read the full details.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Rs 110 crore plan to restore Subhash Bridge is more expensive than building several new flyovers. Get the full details and cost comparison here.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
Renault India will raise vehicle prices by up to 2% from January 2026, citing rising input costs. Other major carmakers like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are also increasing prices.
Gov. Anandiben Patel highlights agriculture sector transformation at AIRSAVBCON 2025. Read about the focus on AI, robotics, and farmer awards for Viksit Bharat.
DGGI Ahmedabad uncovers Rs 78 crore GST fraud network using 8 fake firms for fraudulent input tax credit. Key accused arrested. Details inside.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!