Indian Economy

‘GST cut to ease entry level stress,’ says Godrej Enterprises executive director

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GST Cut: A Boost for First-Time Buyers & the Real Estate Market The Indian real estate market, particularly the entry-level segment, has been facing headwinds. ...

Jobs data: India’s unemployment rate lowest among G20 at 2%; Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya cites WEF report

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Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced India’s G20-leading 2% unemployment rate, attributing it to economic growth and initiatives like PM-VBRY. Partnerships with Mentor Together and ...

Crisil: India Inc revenue to grow 7% this fiscal

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Crisil Intelligence reports that India Inc’s revenue is expected to increase by 6-7% this fiscal year, driven by reduced GST rates. While the rate cuts ...

GST rate cuts announced by FM Sitharaman! 5% and 18% to be two main slabs; new rates effective September 22

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts following the 56th GST Council meeting, implementing a two-tier structure of 5% and 18% effective September ...

GST council meeting underway: What will become cheaper & dearer after GST slab changes? Top things to expect

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The 56th GST Council meeting, presided over by Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to introduce significant changes to India’s indirect taxation framework. The council is considering ...

Next-gen GST reforms will make eco transparent: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced upcoming GST reforms aimed at creating a more open and transparent economy, reducing compliance burdens for small businesses. The proposed ...

Sugar stock rally on ethanol push: Rajshree tops chart at 20%; industry cheers govt move

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Sugar stocks surged as the government permitted unrestricted ethanol production from the 2025-26 marketing year. This policy change, allowing ethanol production from various sugarcane sources, ...

GST revamp: Council meet to weigh big rate rejig; 5% EV tax as opposition states push hard on revenue loss

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The Centre is advocating for a 5% GST on electric vehicles as part of a broader tax overhaul, aiming to simplify the GST structure to ...

Budget exercise: Finance ministry to begin FY27 preparations on October 9; GDP growth, demand and jobs in focus

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India’s finance ministry will begin the Budget-making exercise for 2026-27 on October 9, amidst global economic uncertainties and new US tariffs. The upcoming budget aims ...