GST revamp to boost demand, investment and jobs: FM Sitharaman Shifts Gear to Disinvestment After GST Push Alongside, she also pointed to the need for monetising underutilised assets owned by these enterprises—an area she believes can significantly unlock value for the economy. “I need to press the pedal on disinvestment. And I will be working […]
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Nirmala Sitharaman: Citizens’ relief first, revenue secondary Nirmala Sitharaman unveils GST 2.0 with simpler slabs, lower compliance, consumer savings, and business growth flexibility, boosting festive spending and economic momentum. In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opened up about the government’s economic philosophy, the challenges of managing revenue against citizen welfare, the
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India Records Highest Domestic Investor Inflows in Year Interestingly, the scale of DII buying this time is far greater than in past instances, signaling a shift in market dynamics where domestic investors are becoming increasingly influential. This growing resilience not only cushions the market against sharp corrections but also reflects rising confidence and participation among
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TikTok comeback rumours Govt denies India buzz Several users recently claimed they could access ByteDance-owned TikTok’s official website in India, sparking speculation about the app’s possible return despite its ongoing government ban imposed over security and data concerns. In recent days, several users took to social media to claim that they were able to access
Telangana Governor urges DGP action on ‘Marwadi Go Back’. The letter highlighted that the ‘Marwadi Go Back’ campaign poses a grave threat to the social fabric and economic stability of Telangana, warning that such divisive actions could foster hostility, disrupt harmony, deter investments, and endanger long-term community relations. The community body asked the Governor not
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Sitharaman to unveil next-gen GST reforms Aug 20. PM Modi, in his Independence Day address, promised a Diwali gift for citizens through GST reforms aimed at reducing tax rates, simplifying compliance, and ensuring greater benefits for the common man. New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to participate in a key two-day meeting of
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Ukraine seeks \$150B arms, drones for US guarantees. Ukraine has reportedly circulated ambitious proposals among its European partners ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The plan includes a request for \$100 billion in advanced weapons and an additional \$50 billion for drones, aimed at securing
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Revanth Reddy credits Naidu for creating HITECH City. The chief minister strongly criticized the previous governments for neglecting the expansion of Metro rail services over the past ten years. He said that despite growing demand and rapid urbanization, no serious steps were taken to improve connectivity. He assured citizens that his government would prioritize extending
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Trump Rejects Tariff Talks as India Faces Hike. India has expressed deep disappointment over the United States’ decision to impose additional tariffs, calling it “extremely unfortunate.” Officials stated that the move unfairly targets India for actions that many, New Delhi emphasized that such measures undermine the spirit of mutual cooperation and could strain bilateral relations.
Trump slaps 50% tariff, US-India ties worsen. US-India ties worsen as Trump imposes steep 50% tariff. India remains among a small group of major global economies that have yet to secure a trade deal with the United States. As a result, it now faces the highest tariff rate imposed by the US on any major
