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September 11, 2025 3:51 PM

GST reforms in mining sector to boost housing and small enterprises

The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a series of tax rate changes aimed at easing costs for households, boosting the housing sector, and supporting small-scale e...

September 11, 2025 3:23 PM

Indian Railways begins apple parcel service from Kashmir to Delhi, daily train from Sep 13

In a boost for apple growers in Kashmir, the Indian Railways on Thursday began loading fresh apples into two parcel vans for transportation to Delhi, and announced that a daily parcel train will be introduced on the Badgam–Adarsh Nagar route from S...

September 11, 2025 1:52 PM

UK to mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones

Britain said on Wednesday it would mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones to help Ukraine counter Russian missiles and one-way attack drones. The joint project had a target to produce thousands of drones per month, which would each cost ...

September 11, 2025 11:33 AM

Trump offered to let detained Korean workers stay in US but most heading home

U.S. President Donald Trump offered to allow hundreds of South Korean workers arrested during an immigration enforcement raid to stay in the United States to train American workers, but only one has opted to remain, South Korean officials said. Trum...

September 11, 2025 11:16 AM

Auto retail sector is key link between consumers and industry: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday described the automobile retail sector as a crucial interface between consumers and the industry, stressing its role in ensuring ethical marketing, fair financing and insurance practices,...

September 11, 2025 11:11 AM

India remains world’s fastest growing large economy, committed to inclusive and sustainable growth: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s position as the world’s fastest growing large economy and highlighted the country’s commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. Delivering the key...

September 11, 2025 11:02 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat; experts see positive momentum ahead

India’s benchmark indices opened flat on Thursday, slipping marginally in early trade, even as overall market sentiment remained upbeat on hopes of progress in India–US trade talks and the rollout of GST 2.0. The Nifty 50 fell 27.60 points, or 0...

September 10, 2025 5:35 PM

India not pushing for alternative to US dollar: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday dismissed speculations that India is exploring an alternative currency to the US dollar, stating that no such plans are under consideration. Nageswaran added that despite tariff disputes and ...

September 10, 2025 4:48 PM

Stock market ends higher over US-India trade deal optimism

The Indian equity indices settled the session in positive territory on Wednesday, continuing the positive momentum buoyed by optimism around the India-US trade deal and GST rationalisation. Sensex ended the session at 81,425.15, up 323 points or 0.4...

September 10, 2025 3:20 PM

India’s economy shows resilience amid global trade uncertainty: report

India’s economy has shown resilience in the face of global trade disruptions and fiscal challenges, supported by strong domestic consumption and government spending, according to a report by SBI Capital Markets. The report noted that while aggress...