New Delhi: In what comes as a relief to e-commerce exporters, the GST Council has approved DGFT’s proposal to eliminate the value threshold for GST refunds on low-value consignments. The…
Category: Economy
Markets Lose Steam After Opening Higher, Sensex Down Over 350 Points
New Delhi: Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, but lost steam in early morning trade, falling over 350 points. At 10.22 am, the BSE Sensex was trading 362.46 points…
Bank Holiday Today 5 September: Are Branches Open Or Closed In Your City For Eid-e-Milad And Onam?
New Delhi: Bank Holiday Today: Bank branches in several cities will remain closed today 5 September 2025 on account of Eid-e-Milad and Onam. Hence, if you want to visit your bank branch…
India’s Organic Food Market To Grow At A CAGR Of 20.13% To USD 10,807 Million By 2033: Experts
New Delhi: India’s food processing sector today stands as a vital pillar of the economy, contributing 7.7% to the country’s manufacturing output and providing livelihoods to more than seven million…
India’s Dependence On Imported Pulses Has Declined: NITI Aayog
New Delhi: India has significantly decreased its reliance on imported pulses from 6.61 million tonnes (MT) in 2016-17 to 2.496 MT by 2022-23 driven by government schemes, including the sharp…
GST Reforms To Put More Money In Hands Of People In Rural Areas: NABARD Chairman
New Delhi: The government’s move to revamp the goods and services tax (GST) structure with two major slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent will put more money…
Aadhaar Authentication Crosses 221 Crore In August, Up 10% From Last Year
New Delhi: Aadhaar-based authentication continues to see strong growth, with number holders carrying out more than 221 crore authentication transactions in August, according to data released by the Unique Identification…
GST Rationalisation Is A Diwali Gift To The Common Citizen: Economists
New Delhi: The Central government has given a major Diwali gift to the common citizen by reducing GST rates, economists said, noting that this move will not only boost demand…
What Are ‘Sin Goods’ And Why Do They Now Attract 40% GST? Full List Of Items Inside
New Delhi: The GST Council has shaken things up with a major overhaul of tax slabs. While most everyday goods and services are now cheaper under the simplified 5 per…
Popcorn Lovers Alert! GST 2.0 Brings New Rates For Salted vs Caramel– Details Here
New Delhi: Starting September 22, your shopping bills are set to get lighter! The GST Council has approved landmark changes to India’s indirect tax system, making several everyday essentials cheaper.…