Prices of kitchen staples to electronics, from medicines and equipment to automobiles, will get cheaper from Monday (September 22, 2025) as the reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on about 375 items come into effect. In a bonanza to consumers, the GST Council, comprising Centre and States, has decided to reduce tax rates on…
We are all used to the concept of price correction, which is the price of a stock or index correcting downward, say by 10% in a relatively short span of time or by 30% in some time. In this context, ‘correction’ means the price had moved up more than justified or moved up too fast,…
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In this episode of Talking Politics, we speak to Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya, Founder & President of the Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research, on Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and their impact on India. The discussion explores whether these policies could push India towards the ‘Atmanirbhar’ route, the consequences for domestic industries and global supply chains,…
About 99% of goods under the 12% GST slab currently will move to 5%. The rejig will also result in 90% items under 28% tax slab coming down to 18% bracket
Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday (September 22, 2025), as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers. The move is expected to lead to a spike in consumption and a surge in sales during the upcoming festival season, which starts with the Navratra celebrations. FMCG companies…
Image for the purpose of representation only. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal The rolling out of a two-rate Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, a long-awaited reform, will see the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launch a nationwide campaign titled ‘GST savings festival’ from September 22 to 29 to spread awareness of the new tax system…
The Union Government expects the new GST reforms to spur spending by making goods and services more affordable, leaving people with greater disposable income. Fille (representational image) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set for its most significant revamp since 2017. Beginning September 22, 2025, the country will adopt a simplified two-tier tax system….
The decision to hike U.S. H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, trade talks and the GST rate cut will be the key drivers for stock market movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trends in global equity markets would also be tracked by investors. “This week, markets will first react to the U.S. imposing an annual…
Debt markets witnessed investment, FPIs invested about ₹900 crore under the general limit and ₹1,100 crore through the voluntary retention route. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign investors have pulled out ₹7,945 crore from Indian equities so far in September, weighed down by global uncertainties such as tariffs and persistent geopolitical tensions. This follows…
