GST 2.0, reforms to sustain growth momentum amid global uncertainties: FinMin
Strong performance in the industries and services sector, along with a stable labour market, will further enhance domestic demand, the ministry's monthly economic review has said
UP, Bihar expand share in festive car and motorcycle purchases
Northern and eastern states gain ground as southern auto markets lose share
No further GST levy on tobacco, tax incidence to be kept same with additional central tax
The tax incidence on tobacco-related items is about 53 percent, while it is 88 percent on pan masala – comprising 28 percent GST and a compensation cess
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 FY26: One of the best long-term portfolio stocks?
With the economy looking up, the bank seems ready to ride the upcycle
The Eastern Window | Beyond the Handshake: Why a US-China trade deal may not end their strategic rivalry
The US and China are close to signing an agreement to resolve a range of trade differences between them. If successful, the deal will have far-reaching implications on the global supply chain, and the economies of several countries including India
China industrial profits soar on strong output, easing deflation
Faster expansion in output is propping up earnings of Chinese factories and mines, as foreign demand remained robust despite US tariffs.
Equal work, unequal wages: Pay gap persists for gig workers
The report further revealed that 73 per cent of respondents believe that festive gig workers should receive the same hourly pay as permanent employees for identical work, underscoring a clear sentiment across the workforce in favour of pay parity
'Tariffs can’t slow India': IMF ups growth forecast to 6.6%, ahead of China’s 4.8%
The IMF has raised India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.6 percent, citing strong early momentum that offsets tariff shocks. India will outpace China.
US consumer inflation rises less than expected to 3% in September
The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.0 percent in September from 2.9 percent a month earlier, the Labor Department said in a statement. Prices rose 0.3 percent from a month earlier.
Forex reserves jump by $4.496 billion to $702.28 billion
In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by USD 2.176 billion to USD 697.784 billion.
The Reading List: October 24, 2025
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read.
FM cautions GST field formations against burdening taxpayers, pushes for tech-driven compliance
Simplified GST registration from November 1 to benefit 96 percent of new applicants; Sitharaman urges shift away from ‘GST 1.0 mindset’
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fresh blood in banking
For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama October 24 edition: Indian elections are caught in a populist loop, walking the fine line between growth and green, the real cost of your investment, stagnant productivity as lenders chase deposits, and more
Aatmanirbharta with Chinese characteristics: How China's five-year Plan counters America
China's 15th Five-Year Plan is a blueprint for economic fortification, pivoting towards technological self-reliance and domestic consumption to counter US rivalry
CRZ Reforms — Walking the fine line between growth and green
The Rajiv Gauba panel’s proposal to relax buffer norms may unlock coastal growth, but only strong safeguards can keep India’s fragile shorelines safe
HUL Q2 FY26: GST disruptions a blip, multiple triggers ahead
Volume-led growth, moderating inflation will drive better profitability metrics
OPINION | India’s playbook holds lessons for Southeast Asia’s agri-tech moment
Without scale, innovations don’t fulfil potential. Coherence and interoperability of India’s digital infrastructure created the pathway for sweeping transformation. It’s a lesson for many ASEAN members
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A decent start to Q2 results season
For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama October 23 edition: What Q3 VC funding reveals about AI dominance, will electronics industry’s hi-tech value addition bid succeed?, how to ramp up India’s nuclear capacity, and more
OPINION | The EU steel ‘action plan’ and its implications for India
As the EU prepares an ambitious Action Plan to rescue and decarbonise its steel industry, India must assess the global impacts, policy lessons, and cooperation opportunities arising from Europe’s evolving strategy
Will electronics industry’s hi-tech value addition bid succeed?
While PLI-1 successfully ramped up India’s manufacturing ecosystem and built OEM confidence, PLI-2 aims to deepen value addition and diversify the export basket
Andrew Bailey warns ‘alarm bells’ ringing over private credit market
BoE governor draws parallel with practices before 2008 financial crisis
Budget 2026 may integrate 5-year sectoral plans to steer 2047 Viksit Bharat vision
The integration of the plans is expected to bring sectoral allocations, policy execution and project priorities under one cohesive framework
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Easy money meets eager borrowers
The credit boom looks good for fintechs--but not without risks
Data Story: September 2025 core sector data signal caution, but policy tailwinds could stabilise outlook
India's core industries contracted sharply in September, highlighting a significant slowdown, though newly implemented GST cuts and anticipated RBI rate moves are expected to stimulate a recovery
