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GST cut to uplift demands for 2-wheelers and PVs: Crisil
“With the GST cut fully passed on, vehicle prices are expected to...
SC takes note of landslides, floods; seeks response of Centre, NDMA and affected states
SC was responding to a plea alleging illegal felling of trees as a...
Govt to study ways to address buildings’ height curb issues near airports to rope in ICAO experts: Naidu
K Rammohan Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister Asserting that aviation safety is the top priority and will not be compromised, the minister also said the government plans to develop aerotropolises or cities developed around airports. New Delhi: The government will carry...
8 oppn-ruled states demand mechanism to ensure GST rate cut benefits get passed on to consumers
"Eight Opposition-ruled states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal -- have extended their support to the reduction in the number of GST rate slabs and a reduction in the rates themselves for items of mass...
Stock market decline wipes out Rs 11.21 lakh cr from investors’ wealth in 3 days
"The Sensex ended Friday's trade on a subdued note, slipping 270.92 points to close at 79,809.65 as persistent concerns over US tariffs on Indian exports weighed on investor sentiment and kept foreign inflows under pressure," Vikram Kasat, Head - Advisory at PL...
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters
India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP growth in the April-June period was 5.2 per cent Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government will soon announce measures to boost exports and domestic consumption,...
India’s economy resilient but US trade policies a downside risk, central bank bulletin says
Favourable rainfall and temperature conditions, along with improved rural wages, are likely to help keep rural demand strong while rate cuts and fiscal measures should help overall demand in the economy, it said. MUMBAI: The Indian economy remains resilient, backed by...
FM holds inter-ministerial meet on exporters amid US tariffs
Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister According to exporters, labour-intensive sectors including shrimp, chemicals, textiles, leather and footwear, and gems and jewellery would be impacted from this tariff as their goods will become less competitive in the US market as...
India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038 with USD 34.2 trn GDP in PPP terms Report
India is emerging as one of the most dynamic among the world’s five largest economies, with strong economic fundamentals including high savings and investment rates, favourable demographics, and a sustainable fiscal position, said the the August 2025 issue of EY...
India and Fiji join hands for climate action, resilience building and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sitiveni Rabuka,Prime Minister, Fiji, in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted a lunch for heads of offices supporting the economy of Fiji which was attended by R. Doraiswamy, CEO & MD , Life Insurance Corporation,...
Kazakhstan presses on with $4.4 billion fine against global oil majors for ecological violations
Kazakhstan's government originally fined NCOC 2.3 trillion tenge - then worth $5.4 billion - in early 2023 for ecological violations related to an inspection of Kashagan's gas processing facilities in 2022, when the authorities said they discovered excessive volumes...
PSU general insurance industry unions stick to 17% wage hike demand
``In today's meeting with GIPSA through virtual mode, the Associations were offered an improved loading factor of 14 per cent. While thanking the management for their efforts to come out with enhanced offer but reiterated our demand for parity with LIC in pay scales....