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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms unveiled in September 2025 go beyond simplifying tax slabs and restructuring economic policies—they mark a pivotal moment for Indian citizens by making life and health insurance significantly more affordable. As a natural follow-up to the
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a transformative tax reform in India since its implementation in 2017, unifying various indirect taxes under one umbrella with the vision of simplifying compliance and boosting economic growth. However, over the years, India’s GST evolved
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a cornerstone of the country’s indirect tax architecture since 2017, seamlessly integrating a vast and diverse market into a unified tax system. However, complexity and multiple rate slabs often clouded its promise of simplicity. The
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has announced the permanent closure of her Bandra-based restaurant, Bastian, amid allegations of a Rs 60 crore fraud involving her and husband Raj Kundra. Sharing the news on social media, Shilpa called it the end of an era for one of Mumbai’s icon
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised India’s rising prominence in the semiconductor sector, referencing Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s recent write-up on the country’s transformative journey in this field. Modi highlighted Vaishnaw’s view that as s
Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reintroduced intraday position limits for index options trading, effective October 1, drawing broad support from market participants. The regulator has capped intraday positions per entity at ₹5,000 crore and gross i
Insurance Tax Tussle New Delhi The Group of Ministers (GoM) on insurance has proposed removing GST on health and life insurance premiums, currently taxed at 18%. While this move is expected to benefit policyholders, insurers caution that a complete exemption could create ch
A U.S. court order to share search data gives AI startups a chance to challenge Google, though rivals face steep costs and time barriers. SAN FRANCISCO Google’s dominance in search may soon face fresh challenges after a U.S. court ordered the tech giant to share key search
India’s services sector posted its strongest growth in 15 years in August, driven by robust demand and record-high new orders. New Delhi India’s services sector surged to its fastest pace of growth in 15 years in August, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 6
A special registration campaign has been launched by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees) to widen social security coverage for workers. The scheme, which runs from July 1 to De
The store employs 70 staff members from 15 states across India, who are capable of assisting customers in Kannada, Hindi, and 25 other regional languages. Apple inaugurated its first fully-owned retail store in South India on Tuesday, marking the city’s entry into the global t
Sullivan’s remarks follow US-India tensions over 50% tariffs and penalties on India’s Russian oil purchases Washington DC Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of damaging the strategic relationship between the US and In
Malayalam cinema has taken a bold step into the superhero space with Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra. The film tells the tale of a young woman who gains mystical powers while battling her personal challenges. It has opened to a fantastic response, collecting a massive ₹31.05 crore world
Mumbai Gold and silver prices have soared to record highs, driven by rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, festive season demand, and a weakening U.S. dollar, analysts reported on Tuesday. In India, 24-carat gold ended at ₹10,499 per gram, while silver hit
New Delhi India plans to raise the share of natural gas in its total energy mix to 15 percent by 2030, up from the present level of about six percent, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. He explained that this step will reduce the count
Goyal called India-US ties “very consequential,” highlighting India’s economic strength and global resilience New Delhi India is holding discussions with the United States to finalise an interim bilateral trade agreement (BTA), Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said
Chip Industry Boost New Delhi The Indian government is preparing to launch the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Electronics and IT Secretary S. Krishnan said on Tuesday. Speaking at Semicon India 2025, he noted that nearly all fiscal support under the
BSE stated these entities aren't registered as research analysts, urging investors to avoid sharing sensitive details like passwords or user IDs with anyone for safety New Delhi BSE Limited on Tuesday warned investors about four unregistered entities that are offering illeg
