‘Need GST Council-like bodies to boost infra growth’

India needs Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council-like common platforms between states and the Centre in areas such as land clearances, power, and water to fast-track infrastructure projects to achieve double-digit growth going ahead, said Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer

No cashless treatment for Bajaj Allianz customers of north India

The Association of Healthcare Providers – India (AHPI), representing hospitals and healthcare institutions across the country, has advised its members in north India to stop providing cashless treatment facilities for policyholders of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, with effect from

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

From the bylanes of Jalandhar to a regular name in the annual ‘Sunday Times Rich List’, Lord Swraj Paul, who died on Thursday evening in London aged 94, was one of the most well known NRI entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Photograph:

Sensex, Nifty dive nearly 1% as HDFC Bank, RIL drag

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, snapping their six-day winning streak, amid intense selling in market heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 693.86

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Banking stocks pull down indices as market snaps 6-day winning streak

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Nifty index has fallen below the 24,950 mark, trading with a decline of about 150 points. The Sensex index is falling towards the 81,500 mark, with the index falling by over 450 points.

Anlon Healthcare IPO: From key dates to financials, here are 10 key things to know from the RHP

Anlon Healthcare IPO: From key dates to financials, here are 10 key things investors need to know from the RHP before subscribing. The issue opens for subscription on 26 August 1. Anlon Healthcare IPO: Key dates and allotment details Anlon

Foreign Investors Slash India Allocations

Global emerging market investors are sharply cutting back on India, making it the largest underweight market, as funds rotate into China, Hong Kong, and South Korea amid tariff shocks and valuation concerns. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff India is rapidly losing favour

GDP growth likely to be lower at 6.3% in FY26

India’s economic growth is expected to be lower at 6.3 per cent this fiscal compared to the RBI’s projection of 6.5 per cent, a SBI Research Report said on Thursday. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The report pegged the first quarter GDP

GoM nods govt’s proposal of two-slab GST of 5, 18%

The GoM of state ministers on GST rate rationalisation on Thursday accepted the Centre’s proposal to move to a two-slab structure of 5 and 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of rate rationalisation GoM

Sensex climbs 143 points on buying in ICICI Bank, Reliance

Stock markets extended the winning run to the sixth consecutive day on Thursday, with benchmark Sensex closing higher by nearly 143 points on buying in blue-chip shares ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries. Photograph: ANI Photo The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed