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Gst Refunds: EY India chief seeks easier GST refunds, tax credits

TazaPulseOctober 5, 2026

NEW DELHI: The GST Council should speed up refunds and address issues around accumulation of input tax credit, including for services and capital goods, while also allowing companies to take credit for expenses related to travel and insurance, EY India chairman & CEO Rajiv Memani said ahead of Wednesday’s meeting.Several of these issues are expected...

Next-Generation Gst: Next-generation GST aimed at boosting India’s next phase of growth

TazaPulseOctober 5, 2026

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: PTI) India’s ambition to become a Viksit Bharat requires an economy in which enterprises of every size can grow, wherever they begin. Over the past 12 years, our govt has worked to create those conditions. GST’s introduction in 2017 established a common national framework for indirect...

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GST Council meeting on October 7: Arrest powers, ITC, prosecution threshold proposals on agenda – report

TazaPulseOctober 5, 2026

GST Council likely to consider proposals on arrest powers, ITC, prosecution threshold and more The GST Council may consider a package of GST process and enforcement reforms at its October 7 meeting, including a proposal to take away the power of tax officers to arrest taxpayers and require judicial authorisation for any arrest.The Council may...

Gold, silver outlook: Dollar, US-Iran tensions, RBI policy among key factors to drive prices this week

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

US dollar, bond yields, US-Iran tensions to also shape prices this week Gold and silver prices are likely to remain volatile this week, with the US dollar, bond yields and the unresolved US-Iran tensions expected to shape the outlook for precious metals.Investors will also track the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday,...

Predicted to hit Rs 2 lakh, will gold prices fall to Rs 1.25 lakh per 10 grams?

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

Several factors have contributed to the decline in gold prices from their record highs seen in January this year. Is gold losing its shine as a safe haven asset? After its record breaking rising spree in 2025 to early 2026 when it hit record highs, gold prices have been on a downward spiral. In the...

E.l.f., Wendy’s and Gap lean into original music

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

Beauty products by e.l.f. cosmetics are seen on display at a Target store in Union Square on April 04, 2025 in New York, New York. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Watch out Sony, a new music producer is in town. And this time it’s the same brand that makes your favorite lip gloss. E.l.f....

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Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy on family ownership, growth

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

Chick-fil-A location in New York City, Aug. 6, 2026. Marcin Golba | Nurphoto | Getty Images With restaurants as far-flung as Singapore, Chick-fil-A has expanded far beyond its Southeastern stronghold in recent years, but CEO Andrew Cathy still wants the family-owned business to stay true to its roots. Nearly five years ago, Cathy succeeded his...

Stock market outlook: RBI rate decision, earnings, oil & more, here’s what will drive D-street this week

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

RBI rate decision, earnings, crude oil & bond yields could be among the key triggers of stock market trends Indian stock markets are set for another potentially volatile week, with a mix of domestic and global factors likely to determine the direction of equities. The Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate decision, the start of...

Festive demand stays strong: Appliance makers eye double-digit sales despite price hikes

TazaPulseOctober 4, 2026

The latest price hike comes ahead of the peak festive season. NEW DELHI: Consumer durable manufacturers are expecting double-digit sales growth during the festive season despite a 5-8% increase in prices of air-conditioners and other appliances, with premiumisation, replacement demand, easy financing and improving consumer sentiment likely to support demand.The latest price hike, the third...

Hydro generation falls short, strains power supply during non-solar hours in Sept

TazaPulseOctober 3, 2026

Power demand hits 269 GW in Sept as hydropower deficit fuels electricity shortages. NEW DELHI: Hydropower generation fell nearly 12% below the projected requirement in the first six months of FY27 due to the El Nino-induced rain deficit, putting greater pressure on coal-fired generation and leading to shortages, especially during non-solar hours, in several parts...