Net direct tax collections surges 14.6 pc to Rs 5.21 lakh crore

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:25 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s net direct tax collections surged 14.64 per cent (year-on-year) to Rs 5.21 lakh crore in the April 1-June 17 period this fiscal (FY27), according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Thursday.

HM Amit Shah takes stock of steps to boost cooperative sector banks, exports

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a series of review meetings here on national-level cooperative initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative banking ecosystem, promoting organic products through cooperatives and expanding exports of cooperative products, according to an official statement.