Robust direct tax and GST collections, along with stronger customs receipts, are expected to help the Centre meet its FY27 net tax revenue target of Rs 28.7 lakh crore, cushioning a potential shortfall in excise duty collections.
Market participants have raised the issue of whether all asset classes should be treated similarly, Sitharaman said, noting that the government will keenly hear views on these matters.
The victims were travelling to a neighbouring village for a feast when the boat overturned. Bihar has ordered rescue operations and announced Rs 4 lakh aid per deceased person's family.
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon globally, its latest frontier AI model built for complex tasks in coding, finance, legal work, cybersecurity and science. It’s available via the Gemini API and to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Gujarat Fluoro is capable of addressing 70% of the total value requirement for LFP batteries, establishing the company as a critical player in the evolving non-Chinese global supply chain, adds the brokerage.
