The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has enabled UPI, debit, and credit card payments for Customs duty on the ICEGATE portal, enhancing ease of doing business for importers and exporters.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing digital public infrastructure and payments intelligence platforms using artificial intelligence and application programming interfaces to improve customer experience and strengthen the payments ecosystem.
Indian Customs officials have arrested five individuals from West Bengal and Assam for their involvement in smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan. The investigation revealed a widespread network of forged documents and illegal vehicle registrations.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing over 3.17 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.35 crore and arresting three foreign nationals.
Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services firms offering custom, full-stack AI solutions, prioritising flexibility and expertise over cost and speed.
The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the implementation of the Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme from April 1, allowing eligible importers to defer customs duty payments.
Gudi Padwa, also known as Padwa, is celebrated by people across the state of Maharashtra as the Marathi New Year.
Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and Shankey Agrawal.
Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the customs proposal "aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversion in duty".
Police in Thane have registered a case against a former accounts clerk of a co-operative credit society for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 5.66 lakh from customers.
Customs officials at Thiruvananthapuram airport seized hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 1.86 crore and arrested two doctors allegedly involved in smuggling the contraband from Singapore and Bangkok.
A former Kerala Santosh Trophy footballer has been arrested for allegedly supplying MDMA using a dating app. Excise officials apprehended Najeeb Khan, a former player and employee of Travancore Titanium Products Limited, after a raid in Thiruvananthapuram.
Total pending Customs arrears, including amounts under litigation, court stays and cases where the appeal period has not expired, stood at about Rs 1.36 trillion at the end of December 2024.
Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.
DBS Bank India has launched a direct tax payment facility after authorisation from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Mumbai Indians as banking partner for T20 League 2026.
Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster, featuring a turbo petrol engine and advanced features, with dispatches underway nationwide.
A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her marriage, which was solemnised when she was 12 years old, after a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention.
A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her child marriage through a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention and social support.
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) is advocating for the termination of the moratorium on customs duties for electronically transmitted digital products, arguing that it hinders self-reliance, causes revenue losses, and restricts India's ability to tax emerging technologies like AI.
German carmaker Audi plans to reassess and adjust its product launch strategy in India once the specific details of import duty reductions under the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) become clear, according to Balbir Singh Dhillon, the brand's director in India.
A consumer commission in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has penalised Axis Bank for deficiency in service, ordering a refund and compensation to a customer over a failed ATM transaction from 2018.
ICICI Bank has received a demand notice of 768.6 crore from tax authorities for alleged short payment of GST, related to services provided to customers maintaining minimum balances.
Bharat PET Ltd, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 760 crore through an IPO, including a fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoters.
Isha Ambani chose a custom creation by Swadesh in collaboration with Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu for the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party.
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested four passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 64.394 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 64 crore.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of prohibited walkie-talkies and second-hand hard disk drives (HDDs) at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of a father-son duo involved in the illegal import.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana surprised fans with a glamorous makeover at the BCCI Naman Awards, showcasing a stunning metallic blue gown and inspiring young girls with a Barbie doll created in her likeness.
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti highlights the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence in the design, management, and experience of telecom networks in India, noting its role in self-optimising networks, cybersecurity, and preparing for 6G technology.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of illegal walkie-talkies and second-hand hard drives at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Axis Bank has partnered with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) as its official banking partner, aiming to strengthen professional golf in India.
K L Rahul and Athiya Shetty celebrated their daughter Evaarah's first birthday with a quiet, love-filled celebration, sharing glimpses of the special day on Instagram.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an abridged prospectus to simplify IPO disclosures, making them more accessible for investors. This concise summary will accompany detailed offer documents, providing key information in an easy-to-understand format.
From Tamannaah's confident opening to Aneet Padda's grand finale moment, each show surprised us with its star power. It's time to vote for your favourite showstopper of the season.
To digitise Customs processes, the Union finance ministry is planning to integrate the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE), Risk Management System (RMS), and Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System (ICES) into a single unified national Customs platform, according to government sources.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have detained 14 people after a violent clash erupted at an HP gas agency due to a dispute over gas bookings.
"Just wear what feels good... don't dress for your body, dress for yourself," Sakshi Gupta tells Rediff's Rishika Shah.
Wipro has launched its AI-Data Centre solution, integrating NVIDIA's AI Enterprise platform, to accelerate enterprise-scale AI adoption and modernise data centre environments.
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, has reached 2.13 million users and 231,000 drivers. The platform operates on a zero-commission model, prioritising driver welfare and expansion into Tier 2 and 3 cities.
Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets" within cities as the next lever of growth.
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