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September 8, 2025 4:42 PM

India’s Critical Mineral Mission- Charting a self-reliant green future

The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), launched in 2025, embodies the country's forward-looking strategy to secure essential minerals foundational to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense technology. Spanning from 2024–25 to 2030...

September 8, 2025 4:22 PM

Swadeshi, Atmanirbhar Bharat key to overcoming global challenges: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has the strength to face any global challenge and called on businesses to focus on swadeshi products and self-reliance to ensure financial security. Speaking at the 56th EEPC India...

September 8, 2025 2:58 PM

GST 2.0 reforms to boost defence, renewables, solar sectors: Report

India's capital goods-related segments, such as defence, renewable and industrial machinery, could hugely benefit from the revision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, a report has said. Defence procurement and indigenous manufacturing, h...

September 8, 2025 1:31 PM

GST reforms to reduce complexity, improve compliance and lower costs for MSMEs: Report

In response to the adverse external developments, especially around US tariffs, the government has sought to soothe the economic impact by revitalising consumption, among other measures, with the GST 2.0 reforms, a report said on Monday. The GST Cou...

September 8, 2025 12:37 PM

GST 2.0: Fueling India’s commerce with simpler, smarter taxation

The GST Council, at its 56th meeting, approved a set of next-generation reforms aimed at simplifying India’s indirect tax regime, widening inclusivity and laying the groundwork for long-term growth. The changes, will come into effect from September...

September 7, 2025 11:37 AM

India’s future growth depends on building a ‘startup-linked economy’: Minister

India’s future growth will increasingly depend on building a ‘startup-linked economy’ anchored in strong industry partnerships, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to Minister Singh, the government has created an enabling e...

September 5, 2025 10:45 AM

Sensex opens 300 pts higher, Nifty up 0.34%; Experts say GST 2.0 will drive stock rally

Indian stock markets continued their upward momentum on Friday with a positive opening, supported by optimism around the recently announced GST 2.0 reforms. Investors are hopeful that the new tax rationalisation measures will boost overall consumpti...

September 4, 2025 7:55 PM

GST Reforms: Generous, Simplified, and Timed Well

The Narendra Modi Government is in a hurry, and for all the good reasons. An income tax cut for all those earning up to Rs. 12 Lakh per annum and rejigging the GST slabs in the same calendar year are signs of intent and commitment. The Modi Governme...

September 4, 2025 7:46 PM

Sweet or salted, popcorn now under single 5% GST slab

The GST Council has ruled that all varieties of popcorn will now attract a uniform 5% GST under the new regime. The decision ends years of confusion over how popcorn should be taxed. Earlier, loose salted popcorn was charged 5% GST, packaged or bran...

September 4, 2025 6:38 PM

GST rationalization brings most dairy products to nil or 5% rate

In a move to support India’s dairy sector, the 56th GST Council on Wednesday approved a rationalization of GST rates on milk and milk products. Under the new structure, which will take effect from September 22, most dairy items are now either exemp...

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