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India’s GST collection in February 2026 reached ₹20,27,033 crore, up 8.3% from the previous year. Domestic GST rose 5.3% to ₹1,35,772 crore, while imports continued to grow, with refunds increasing by 10.2%. Net GST revenue rose to ₹1,61,014 crore, reflecting sustained fiscal stability and regional SGST gains.
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the cancellation of 444 flights on March 1, 2026, due to airspace restrictions over Iran and the Middle East stemming from heightened Iran-Israel tensions. This follows 410 cancellations the previous day, with the DGCA coordinating airline compliance and passenger safety measures at major airports.
India’s jewellery market reflects diverse consumer shifts, not a uniform gold-to-silver switch. Gold holds strong in value-driven segments like gemstones and occasions, while silver gains among younger buyers for experimental, budget-friendly designs.
India’s largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has raised quarterly variable pay to up to 80% for mid-level employees and 40-80% for seniors in Q3 (Oct-Dec 2025), marking a shift after two years of cuts to 20-50%.
OpenAI has chosen Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as its inaugural customer for India’s data centre business, starting with 100MW capacity as part of the $500 billion global Stargate AI infrastructure mega-project. This landmark deal supercharges TCS’s $7 billion data centre expansion plan and highlights India’s booming role in the worldwide AI boom alongside giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft,
India’s gold imports have spiked recently, driven primarily by investors viewing gold as a safe-haven asset rather than jewellery purchases, according to IBJA Secretary Surendra Mehta. Investment demand has risen sharply from 27-28% to over 45% of total demand, fueled by portfolio shifts from stocks and mutual funds, plus fresh capital inflows into gold ETFs.
India’s booming real estate sector hits a wall in 2025 with national home sales plunging 12% from 2024, driven by slowdowns in IT hubs like Bengaluru (5% drop) and Hyderabad (14% drop in January registrations). Buyers, especially tech employees facing job cuts and salary uncertainties, are postponing big purchases, opting for smaller units or ready-to-move homes amid high prices and loan concerns.
Flipkart is planning a bold entry into India’s $9 billion food delivery market, taking on Zomato and Swiggy. With a Bengaluru pilot likely soon, will Walmart’s muscle reshape India’s online food battle? சோமேட்டோ, ஸ்விக்கி ஆதிக்கத்துக்கு சவால் விடுக்கும் பிளிப்கார்ட் – உணவு டெலிவரி மார்க்கெட்டில் புதிய போர்! அமெரிக்க வால்மார்ட் ஆதரவுடன் களமிறங்கும் பிளிப்கார்ட் இந்திய சந்தையை மாற்றுமா?
India’s interim trade agreement with the United States protects sensitive farm sectors like soyabean, corn, dairy, poultry and fuel ethanol, while selectively easing import duties on products such as DDGS, soyabean oil, red sorghum and tree nuts. Though livestock and feed industries may gain from cheaper imports, Indian soyabean farmers and processors face pressure. The deal highlights India’s cau
This article outlines India’s February 2024 IPO calendar, highlighting Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance on the main board, several SME listings, anchor funding, and offer-for-sale components across multiple issuers including iFinance, Brandman Retail, Grover Jewells, and Biopol Chemicals.
