Multiple indirect taxes have given way to a simpler structure, with 5% GST on electric vehicles, 18% as the standard rate for most vehicles. (AI image) By Parul Nagpal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaIndia’s automobile industry is entering an exciting phase of growth. Today, India is the world’s third-largest automobile market, contributing nearly 7% to GDP…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.The Universal and Illumination sequel added USD 69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to USD 308.1 million. The film performed exceptionally well across…
India is remarkable, and has records and infrastructures to boast about. Home to the world’s most beautiful marble structure, the Taj Mahal, to the desert forts of Jaisalmer, backwaters of Kerala, the country has potential to overwhelm first-time visitors in the best possible way. While many leave in awe of the food, the history, the…
The Haryana Board has made the Class 10 and Class 12 Supplementary Admit Cards 2026 available online for students appearing in the compartment examinations. Candidates can access their hall tickets using the required login credentials and should carefully verify all details before the exams. The board has also released the complete examination schedule and important…
Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar (X) Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has made an emotional appeal to the international community after a devastating airstrike struck a rehabilitation centre in Kabul. The young cricketer spoke about the wider impact of the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling attention to the human cost of the conflict.In what has…
NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia may delay the roll out of the India-Oman free trade agreement, which was expected to kick in from April 1, while the UK is on course to implement the trade treaty with India around May 1, top govt officials said Thursday.EU has indicated that it is on course…
Unlike some of the soft drinks majors, for beer makers, cans are not a worry, but bottles are. Bottles, which make up for as much as 40-45% of the cost, and are used in nearly 80% of the sales are in short supply, prompting companies to seek a 15-20% increase in prices and release of…
What began as a conflict between the US, Iran and Israel, is now sending ripples far beyond the Middle East, spilling across the global economy. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the crisis risks pushing nearly 8.8 million people into poverty, with South Asia accounting for the largest share. The…
This week feels like two different rivers meeting. The first half runs bright and fast, full of good news and confidence. The second half slows down and turns slightly muddy, asking for caution and privacy. With the Sun moving through Pisces, you’re already in your own season, and that brings visibility. People notice you. Your…
Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha recently turned heads at a Chennai wedding, arriving together in the same car. Their coordinated traditional attire and on-stage presence generated significant social media buzz. This appearance occurs amidst personal controversy surrounding Vijay, adding an intriguing layer to their reunion, which fans eagerly anticipate seeing more of. Popular South Indian actor…