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September 21, 2025 11:43 AM

GST reforms: Piyush Goyal urges industry to pass on full benefits to consumers

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged industries to ensure that the full benefits of GST rate rationalisation are passed on to consumers, ahead of a major overhaul of India’s indirect tax structure from September 22. The ...

September 21, 2025 9:08 AM

Sitharaman hails GST as ‘revolution’ at Matchbox Industry Centenary in Tamil Nadu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday attended the Tamil Nadu Matchbox Industry Centenary Celebration at the SSTM College campus in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district. The event was jointly organised by the National Small Matchbox Manu...

September 20, 2025 8:59 AM

India-New Zealand FTA talks advance in Queenstown, next round set for October

The third round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded on Friday in Queenstown, New Zealand, marking significant progress toward a balanced and mutually beneficial trade pact. The talks, held from September 15 ...

September 20, 2025 9:32 AM

Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas, in likely blow to tech

The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas, potentially dealing a big blow to the technology sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. Since taking office i...

September 19, 2025 11:22 PM

Electronics, pharma, auto and textiles fuel India’s manufacturing ascent

India’s manufacturing export engine is firing on multiple cylinders as broader merchandise trade stabilizes. The contribution of manufacturing sector in the economy is evident with the rise in exports. In April-August 2025, total exports rose 6.18%...

September 19, 2025 11:09 PM

Manufacturing at the core of India’s growth story

Every great economy has a story of factories at its core and for India, that story is rapidly unfolding. Over the past few years, manufacturing has increasingly emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s growth model, not just meeting domestic dem...

September 19, 2025 5:22 PM

Net direct tax revenue rises 9.2% to cross ₹10.82 lakh crore

India’s net direct tax collections grew 9.18% year-on-year to cross ₹10.82 lakh crore as of September 17, 2025, aided by a sharp decline of 23.87% in refunds, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday. Of t...

September 19, 2025 5:25 PM

India’s sovereign rating upgraded to BBB+ (Stable) by Japan’s R&I

India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable outlook by Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade this year. The Ministry of Finan...

September 19, 2025 4:34 PM

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group’s shares rise

Indian equity indices snapped the three-day winning streak to end the session on a negative note on Friday. Profit booking in IT and banking heavyweights dragged the market. However, a rally in Adani group stocks post the SEBI's clean chit on US sho...

September 19, 2025 4:22 PM

Blue Economy is central to India’s growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Blue Economy is central to India’s growth strategy, combining prosperity, sustainability, and national strength. Responding to an article by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on X, PM M...

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