New GST reforms designed to benefit households, farmers and MSMEs: Sitharaman in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2025, at 04:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday outlined the "next-generation GST reforms", promising a simpler tax structure, faster compliance and wider relief for households and small businesses at a gathering in Kolkata.
Sep 18, 2025, at 08:38 pm
Welcoming Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)'s clean chit to charges made by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has said the truth alone triumphs and the markets regulator's order reinforces what the group has always maintained - that the claims were baseless.
SEBI clears Adani Group of allegations levelled by Hindenburg Research
Sep 18, 2025, at 06:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cleared Indian businessman Gautam Adani, Rajesh Adani and several Adani Group entities of the allegations which were levelled by the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research.
Mother Dairy passes on GST benefits to consumers
Sep 16, 2025, at 04:18 pm
Indian dairy major Mother Dairy on Tuesday announced a reduction in the consumer prices of select value-added dairy products and processed foods (under Safal brand), aligning with the recent GST reforms announced by the Government of India.
Income Tax return filing due date extended, check out the latest deadline
Sep 16, 2025, at 09:44 am
The Income Tax filing deadline has been extended till September 16, the Department has announced.
Sep 15, 2025, at 06:54 pm
The World Life Insurance Report 2026, conducted jointly by the Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA, shows that even though 68% of adults under the age of 40 see life insurance as essential for a healthy financial future, current offerings do not align with their financial priorities, hindering adoption.
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days returns on September 23
Sep 15, 2025, at 06:43 pm
E-commerce giant Flipkart has officially announced the dates for its annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting September 23 September, with 24-hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on September 22.
Sona College’s sewing machines for differently-abled earn third patent
Sep 15, 2025, at 04:21 pm
Salem: A quiet workshop to train rural women in garment-making in 2016 sparked a powerful idea that has since transformed lives.
TVS Motor Company launches hyper sport scooter TVS Ntorq 150
Sep 13, 2025, at 09:49 am
Two-wheeler major TVS Motor Company on Friday announced the launch of the TVS NTORQ 150, India’s quickest Hyper Sport Scooter.
TVS celebrates Apache's 20-year journey, launches anniversary editions and premium variants
Sep 08, 2025, at 12:34 am
A few miles away from the scenic Nandi Hills in Bengaluru, a large number of motor enthusiasts had assembled on Saturday, amid the buzzing sound of the high-speed machine engines, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of TVS Motor Company's flagship motorcycle, Apache.
From oil to loans, countries turn to yuan and francs as U.S. policies push partial de-dollarisation
Sep 07, 2025, at 01:22 pm
Even as the United States under President Donald Trump has doubled down on tariffs and warned against what he calls “de-dollarisation,” a gradual but noticeable shift is underway in how some countries borrow, trade, and settle payments.
Adani Power, Druk Green Power to build ₹6,000 cr Wangchhu hydro project in Bhutan
Sep 06, 2025, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi: Adani Power on Saturday announced that it has signed an agreement with Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to develop a 570 MW hydroelectric project in the Himalayan kingdom, with an investment of around ₹6,000 crore.
OpenAI to challenge LinkedIn with AI-powered jobs platform, debut set for 2026
Sep 05, 2025, at 11:37 pm
San Francisco: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is preparing to enter the professional networking and recruitment space with the launch of an AI-driven jobs platform.
Top Rankers Excellence Awards 2025 honour leaders in management, innovation and nation-building
Sep 05, 2025, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Top Rankers Excellence Awards 2025 were presented during the 25th National Management Summit in New Delhi, recognising leaders and institutions across management, corporate leadership, governance, innovation and academia.
Sep 05, 2025, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi: U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday dismissed India’s strong reaction to Donald Trump’s retaliatory tariffs as mere “bravado,” saying New Delhi feels it is “good to fight with the biggest client in the world,” referring to the United States.
Tata Motors cuts car prices by up to ₹1.55 lakh after GST rate cut
Sep 05, 2025, at 09:48 pm
Mumbai: Tata Motors on Friday announced that it will fully pass on the benefit of the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction to its customers, making its passenger vehicles cheaper by as much as ₹1.55 lakh from September 22.
Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella among 5 Indian-origin CEOs at Trump’s dinner with tech titans
Sep 05, 2025, at 09:30 pm
Washington, DC: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted some of the world’s most powerful technology leaders for an exclusive dinner at the White House, with the conspicuous absence of Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk underscoring the widening rift between the two.
Sep 05, 2025, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi: India will make its energy choices based solely on its interests, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, reiterating the government’s stance on the purchase of Russian oil.
Sep 05, 2025, at 07:42 pm
New Delhi: State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has opted against buying U.S. crude in its latest tender, instead sourcing 2 million barrels from West Africa and another 1 million barrels from the Middle East.
Aadhaar logs 221 cr authentication transactions in August; face scans hit record high
Sep 05, 2025, at 01:11 am
New Delhi: Aadhaar authentication usage surged in August 2025, with over 221 crore transactions executed, exceeding both the previous month and the same period last year, according to data released by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
TDK opens ₹3,000 cr lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana to power India’s electronics ecosystem
Sep 04, 2025, at 10:42 pm
Sohna (Haryana): Japanese firm TDK Corporation, which supplies batteries to Apple, opened a Rs 3,000 crore lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana’s Sohna.
Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-yr term
Sep 04, 2025, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi: Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel has been named Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year tenure, the government announced on Thursday.
Stock market soars after Modi govt's major overhauling of GST structure
Sep 04, 2025, at 12:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market has soared after the central government on Wednesday announced a major overhauling of the GST structure providing support to the middle-class and aiming to fight the 50 percent US tariff, media reports said.
Volvo unveils all-electric EX30 in India, deliveries from October
Sep 04, 2025, at 01:07 am
Kolkata: Volvo Car India on Monday unveiled its latest battery electric vehicle (BEV), the EX30, at its Kolkata dealership, marking a significant step in the automaker’s push to expand its electric line-up in the country.
Sep 03, 2025, at 11:50 pm
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the indirect tax system, collapsing the existing four-rate structure into just two slabs. The long-anticipated rationalisation—seen as a relief for the middle class—abolishes the 12% and 28% categories, leaving only the 5% and 18% slabs.
GST Council cuts tax on footwear, apparel up to ₹2,500
Sep 03, 2025, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi: In a major relief for the footwear and apparel industry, the GST Council on Wednesday approved lowering the tax rate to 5% for items priced up to ₹2,500 per piece, PTI reported.
Sep 03, 2025, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme aimed at accelerating India’s recycling capacity for extracting and producing critical minerals from secondary sources.
Centre fortifies cotton MSP scheme amid Trump’s tariff blow to textile sector
Sep 03, 2025, at 05:30 pm
New Delhi: In a high-level review chaired by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, the government reaffirmed its commitment to protect cotton farmers ahead of the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26, commencing October 1.
Nirmala Sitharaman to chair GST Council meeting: What's likely to get cheaper?
Sep 03, 2025, at 12:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 58th GST Council meeting on Wednesday or Thursday to give a framework to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for GST reforms, media reports said.
Tesla’s India debut slows as Model Y orders fall short of target: Report
Sep 02, 2025, at 10:49 pm
Mumbai: Tesla’s highly anticipated entry into India has suffered a setback right at the onset, as the EV maker secured just over 600 orders for its Model Y since sales began on July 15, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.