Thursday, July 9, 2026

Business

US airstrikes: Iran is rushing its oil exports out as conflict resumes, but who will buy?

Brent crude in London traded close to $79 a barrel on Thursday, taking its gain for the week to nearly 9%. (AI image) Iran has accelerated crude...

Stationary vehicle does not escape liability if improperly parked; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation for deceased homemaker

The claims arose out of a road accident that occurred on 16.04.2022 near Harina Bus Stand...

Strait of Hormuz toll proposal: What are the key waterways in the world & is there a fee to transit them?

Under international law, ships are generally entitled to transit passage through straits used for international navigation....

India flags inconsistencies in US approach to Section 301 forced labour law, points to selective exemptions

India has poked holes in US's plans to impose another tariff series linked to alleged...

ITR filing FY 2025-26: What Part A and Part B of Form 16 tell salaried taxpayers – explained

Form 16 Part A contains details of tax deducted and deposited by the employer on the...
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Gross GST collections hit record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026 despite US-Iran war concerns

GST collections (AI image) GST collections: The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched a new high in April, reflecting continued...

Apple reports record quarterly revenue, marking momentum ahead of leadership transition

Apple reports another record breaking quarter in terms of revenue and product portfolio growth. The company’s fiscal 2026 second quarter results indicate quarterly...

Bank holidays in May 2026: On which days are banks closed? Check full state-wise list

May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations...

Windfall gains tax cut: Excise duty on diesel exports down to Rs 23/litre, ATF exports to Rs 33/litre

The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on...

FDI norms soon for companies with part-Chinese stake

The government will soon notify a framework for time-bound approvals of investments by companies with limited Chinese ownership in seven identified sectors, including...

Hindustan Unilever: HUL raises prices as war inflates input costs

MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has hiked prices by 2-5%, signalling more increases could be in the offing going ahead as the...
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