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GST rationalisation: Cars, two-wheelers likely to get cheaper ahead of Diwali
August 18, 2025
GST rationalisation: Cars, two-wheelers likely to get cheaper ahead of Diwali
In the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation, the Centre is expected to lower the tax on passenger…
India’s credit rating upgrade to boost investors’ confidence, drive foreign capital inflows
August 16, 2025
India’s credit rating upgrade to boost investors’ confidence, drive foreign capital inflows
The upgrade of India’s sovereign credit rating by S&P Global underscores the nation’s strong economic fundamentals, disciplined fiscal management, and…
India’s semiconductor market to touch $110 billion by 2030, create skilled jobs
August 16, 2025
India’s semiconductor market to touch $110 billion by 2030, create skilled jobs
India’s semiconductor market is expected to reach around $110 billion by 2030, as the country will become a trusted node…
Industry chamber urges CBDT to extend ITR filing deadline
August 16, 2025
Industry chamber urges CBDT to extend ITR filing deadline
The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the…
SBI raises home loan rates by 25 basis points for new borrowers
August 16, 2025
SBI raises home loan rates by 25 basis points for new borrowers
Despite the RBI’s repo rate cut to 5.5 per cent, aimed at easing borrowing costs, India’s largest mortgage lender, State…
1.4 lakh users activated FASTag annual pass on Day 1 with 1.39 lakh transactions
August 16, 2025
1.4 lakh users activated FASTag annual pass on Day 1 with 1.39 lakh transactions
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the ‘FASTag Annual Pass’ facility at about 1,150 toll plazas…
GST reforms as ‘Diwali gift’ major step towards improving tax efficiency
August 16, 2025
GST reforms as ‘Diwali gift’ major step towards improving tax efficiency
The announcement of next-generation GST reforms as a “Diwali gift” is a major step towards improving tax efficiency, enhancing compliance,…
Indian Oil Corporation steps up purchases of US oil
August 15, 2025
Indian Oil Corporation steps up purchases of US oil
India has increased purchases of oil from the US, with Indian Oil Corporation, the country’s largest oil company, placing orders…
Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living
August 15, 2025
Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living
Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the upcoming GST…
Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US
August 15, 2025
Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US
While US President Donald Trump has slapped a 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports, he appears to have quite…