Sales growth in India’s FMCG sector slowed to 7.8 per cent in the December quarter of 2025, according to a NielsenIQ report. Volume growth also dropped to 2.6 per cent year-on-year, marking the lowest level of the year amid GST rationalisation and a high festive season base
07 March,2026 01:22 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
While there is no revision in slabs, the Budget addresses several long-standing concerns of middle-class taxpayers through targeted relief measures, including a reduction in TCS rates, and the introduction of new dividend-related deductions
06 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | New Delhi-1769844108758_d.png "Higher excise duty on cigarettes, health cess on pan masala effective February 1")
The Centre will impose additional excise duty on tobacco products and a health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing the existing GST compensation cess regime. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities and can also claim abatement in excise duty
31 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, BMW has urged the Centre to retain the 5 per cent GST on electric vehicles, citing rising EV sales, high manufacturing costs, and the importance of keeping EVs affordable for consumers while supporting industry growth
09 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
