Sensex closed lower by 7.25 points or 0.01%, at 80,710.76 with 14 of its components ending with gains and 16 with losses and NSE Nifty eked out gains of 6.70 points or 0.03%, to close at 24,741. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed unchanged after a volatile session on…
File photo of Union Minister Piyush Goyal | Photo Credit: ANI The Centre will keep vigil to ensure that the benefits of GST rationalisation are passed on fully to consumers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday (September 5, 2025), stating that the industry has given him assurance that the entire fall in taxes on…
At the 56th meeting of GST Council meeting, the current four-tier structure has been replaced with a two-tier one, with a standard rate of 18% and five per cent, and de-merit rate of 40% on selected few goods and services. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The State Bank of India (SBI) in its latest research…
A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Friday (September 5, 2025), buoyed by GST rate cuts announcement and a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 318.55 points to 81,036.56 in early trade. The 50-share…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee rose 1 paisa to 88.11 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (September 5, 2025) on the back of a weaker greenback and a drop in global crude oil prices. However, sustained FII outflows capped further gains in the local…
On the ‘Credit Cards India’ subreddit, a user writes, “Lost my job, ₹80k in credit card debt, no income. What are my options?” Another says, “Drowning in credit card debt (ICICI, Axis, HDFC, Federal) — no income, no support. Please help.” A third asks, “Struggling with EMIs. Is foreclosure a good idea?” These are just…
File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Trump administration has told the U.S. Supreme Court that it imposed tariffs against India for purchasing Russian energy products “to deal with a preexisting national emergency regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine” and as a “crucial aspect” of the President’s push for peace in…
The Central Government’s overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has been met with optimism in Hyderabad, where residents and traders say the changes will ease household budgets and simplify business compliance. The reforms have slashed taxes on hundreds of consumer goods from soaps to small cars and streamlined the GST structure into…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty images/iStockphoto The healthcare industry has welcomed the government’s move to reduce GST on medicines and medical devices, calling it a progressive reform that will directly benefit patients by lowering treatment costs, improving affordability, and expanding access to essential medical technologies. While healthcare services provided by doctors, hospitals, and diagnostic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a meeting with National Awardee Teachers at his official residence in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: X/@NarendraModi via PTI GST 2.0 is a double dose of support and growth for the nation and the next-generation reforms have been done to support India’s progress in the 21st century,…
