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BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READIndia's wholesale inflation rises to 11.39% in September from 9.92% in AugustFuel and power inflation reached 25.85%, and the half-year average for FY27 stands at 9.85%.18 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READDeficit rain and pest attacks threaten India's arabica coffee outputErratic monsoon conditions and severe pest infestations across the Western Ghats are set to cut domestic arabica coffee yields, challenging official production forecasts.16 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 3 MIN READGST Council likely to weigh ending precious metal import tax relief for banksA proposal before the GST Council seeks to remove the Integrated GST exemption on imports of gold, silver, and platinum by nominated agencies and banks.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
INNOVATION · 2 MIN READJio Platforms targets domestic digital expansion ahead of public listingReliance Jio Infocomm carries over 60% of India's data traffic as parent company Jio Platforms targets a digital economy projected to hit $1.4 trillion by FY31.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READAnalysts suggest rate hikes and tax cuts to support the Indian rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has defended the currency from near record lows, while analysts and financial institutions outline potential further policy interventions.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 1 MIN READIndia and Mauritius amend tax pact to introduce principal purpose testNew rules target treaty abuse by prioritizing commercial substance over paperwork when evaluating tax relief claims.14 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READIncome tax department contacts tax professionals over delayed audit reportsThe tax authority has reached out to roughly 12,000 professionals who missed filing half of their audit reports for the 2026-27 assessment year.14 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READTea Board expands auction network and reforms rules to boost producer pricesRegulator adds trading locations in the north-east while introducing sample rules and widening buyer access to lift domestic tea realisations.10 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READCentre plans faceless GST assessment for multi-jurisdiction businesses in FY28The Central government plans a centralised single window for around two lakh multi-jurisdiction CGST assessees starting FY28, with public consultation due by year-end.9 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READGST Council recommends lifting input tax credit restrictions on employee insurance and key servicesThe Goods and Services Tax Council has recommended easing blocked credit rules, allowing businesses to claim input tax credit on employee health and life insurance, as well as certain resold services.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK10 of 12 storiesLoad more stories