Finance - general
Black money compliance window opens
02 Jun 2016
Google tax, Krishi Kalyan Cess to compound service tax burden
01 Jun 2016
While a 0.5 per cent cess will take service tax rates to 15 per cent for most services, a 6 per cent “Google tax” on cross-border digital transactions will place a new burden on e-commerce start-ups
Five SBI associates may merge into a new state bank
17 May 2016
The proposal, mooted by All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA), is reported to have the backing of union finance minister Arun Jaitley
Govt rescinds order banning PF withdrawal amidst violent protests
19 Apr 2016
With the rescinding of the order, curbs to accessing the entire provident fund corpus, which were to come into effect from 1 May, now stand withdrawn, subject to certain conditions
US firms using loopholes to pay little or no tax
15 Apr 2016
Some of the biggest American companies, including Apple and Coca-Cola, are stashing their profits abroad in order to avoid paying US taxes, studies in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal show
Panama Papers: Multi-agency team to probe money stashed abroad
04 Apr 2016
Finance minister Arun Jaitley said the team comprising investigators from agencies like CBDT, RBI and FIU has been constituted on the advice of the prime minister
Japan commits Rs14,251 cr in ODA loans to India
31 Mar 2016
Centre hikes dearness pay of employees, pensioners by 6 percentage points to 125%
23 Mar 2016
The dearness pay hike that will benefit 5 million employees and 5.8 million pensioners will cost the exchequer over Rs14,725 crore during a 14 month period from 1 January 2016
CBDT panel recommends 10% withholding tax on e-commerce deals
22 Mar 2016
The CBDT panel addresses the key issues of base erosion and profit sharing, including under-taxation of "stateless income" and an unacceptable division of tax revenues
Latest articles
Featured articles
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
Trump’s Iran strike delay lifts markets, but risks remain elevated
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
Trump’s Iran strike delay eased market fears, sending oil lower and lifting Sensex. Risks remain as geopolitical tensions continue.
The rise of the ‘ghost executive’: how autonomous AI agents are entering the C-suite
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Autonomous AI agents are influencing business decisions and reshaping leadership structures as companies adopt agentic AI systems in 2026.
The sky is closing: The end of the global crossroads
By Axel Miller | 16 Mar 2026
Middle East airspace disruptions are forcing airlines to reroute global flights, raising costs and reshaping aviation networks in 2026.
Living in the “New Gulf”: how conflict is reshaping cities and infrastructure
By Cygnus | 16 Mar 2026
Gulf states are redesigning infrastructure, air defenses and aviation networks as regional tensions reshape urban resilience strategies.
The Petro-Tech Pivot: Why Your Next Phone Is Built on Shifting Sands
By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026
Rising crude prices are reshaping electronics manufacturing as petrochemical costs drive pressure across the global tech supply chain.
Hardened compute: The rise of the data bunker
By Axel Miller | 11 Mar 2026
Explore how AI demand and geopolitical risk are driving investment in fortified data centers worldwide.


