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India’s GST reforms streamline tax structures, reduce compliance burdens, and lower costs on essentials. GST 2.0 promotes economic growth, boosts consumer spending, and fosters an inclusive, business-friendly environment
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat referenced HV Seshadri’s The Tragic Story of Partition, critiquing Congress leadership for compromising Bharat's unity, highlighting their exhaustion and political bargaining, while showcasing RSS efforts in protecting Hindus and Sikhs
Kotsons will help Waaree provide integrated solutions and diversify its revenue mix
India’s MSMEs approach NBFCs more than banks for loans, given the latter’s nimbler credit underwriting approach
As India's elderly population surges to 149 million with projections to double by 2050, the lack of institutional elder care support is forcing working families into an impossible balancing act between career demands and caregiving responsibilities.
Borrowing against assets for spending and not for asset-creation could lead to a strain on household cash flow
India's much-anticipated GST reforms arrived early as a Diwali gift, but sector-specific nuances in the new rate structure created mixed market reactions despite the overall consumer benefits
Overall, the GST rate rationalisation along with process improvement demonstrates the Government’s urgency and intent to strengthen the GST framework and boost demand in the economy.
The overarching aim is to boost consumption with a reduction in rates across a slew of products. Industries such as FMCG may have to grapple with an inverted duty structure but measures to speed up refunds will help
It ticks all the right boxes by protecting the base which contributes the bulk of GST revenue while moving most items of mass consumption to a lower slab. That’s the template all political parties agree on
Her accusations against two cousins and frustration with her sibling has come after a steady erosion of power within the party. Kavitha’s isolation and the likelihood that the fallout of her exit will be negligible is a clear sign of the pecking order in not just in BRS but also other family-dominated political parties
Champions of artificial intelligence claim it could fuel genuine economic growth
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India’s shift towards self-reliance is evident in its growing role in global value chains, with innovations in manufacturing, defense, and transportation. Aatmanirbhar Bharat emphasizes assertive growth, quality standards, and policy support
Higher growth augurs well for life insurers’ future profits and therefore investors are likely to rejoice this move.
Good cash flows in most front-rung companies and a vibrant equity market resulted in decline in industrial credit offtake
GST cuts, in line with expectations, should spark festive season sales and bump up volume-driven revenue for auto companies across the board
Despite a challenging year that saw Indian markets emerge as global laggards with zero dollar returns, valuation metrics suggest the market may be approaching but hasn't yet reached its fundamental bottom
Tariffs and sanctions cause economic pain but rarely achieve political goals. They increase costs for consumers, strengthen adversaries' resolve, and often serve commercial, not strategic, interests
OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are giving away premium AI tools to Indian students — but the real prize may be their data
Robust demand and pricing power point to a heating economy and core inflation pressures, even as policymakers approve additional stimulus through GST rate cuts
The overall verdict is that it is certainly positive for urban consumption, particularly in the mass consumption categories, where stress has been most visible
Government incentives and sops have run their course with no big outcome but now cut in cement GST rates could give a boost
The GST Council has launched a revamped indirect tax system that aims to make everyday items cheaper
