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September 8, 2025 10:48 AM

Japan revises Q2 GDP higher on upbeat consumer spending

Japan's economy expanded much faster than initially estimated in the second quarter, driven by upward revisions in private consumption and inventories, giving policymakers some assurance as they navigate political and trade uncertainty. Gross domest...

September 8, 2025 9:52 AM

Nifty, Sensex open in green; experts say improvement in Modi-Trump relation lifts sentiments

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a positive note on Monday, tracking firm global cues and investor optimism over potential improvement in relations between the US and India under the Trump and Modi administrations. At the opening bell, the Nifty 5...

September 7, 2025 12:48 PM

DRDO Conclave in Lucknow highlights MSME role in defence R&D

The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow organised a conclave at its Amausi campus on Saturday to engage with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups for defence...

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 6, 2025 4:57 PM

GST reductions to boost cooperatives, farmers, rural enterprises: Ministry

The sweeping GST reforms unveiled this week will strengthen the cooperative sector, make their products competitive, increase demand for their products and increase the income of cooperatives, the Ministry of Cooperation has said. According to a sta...

September 6, 2025 12:56 PM

GST 2.0: India’s bold tax reforms and the push for self-reliance

In the sweltering heat of India's Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood atop the historic Red Fort in Delhi, addressing a nation brimming with anticipation. Amidst his speech on national progress and ec...

September 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Indian stock market gains in volatile week amid GST reforms

Indian equities ended marginally higher this week as initial optimism around GST rationalisation trickled down, but global trade tensions resurfaced. Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended the week with a gain of around 0.85%, with the focus shi...

September 5, 2025 12:40 PM

GST reforms to help textiles sector reach $350 billion by 2030: Govt

The next-generation GST reforms mark a historic leap forward for India’s textile sector, serving as a catalyst for the country’s journey towards becoming a $350 billion textile economy by 2030, the government has said. The Ministry of Textiles r...

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...