GST Rationalisation to Benefit Poor, Middle Class, and Entrepreneurs: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the GST reforms implemented from Monday will benefit a wide range of people, including the poor, middle class, new middle class, youth, farmers, women, shopkeepers, and entrepreneurs.

India’s Core Sector Growth Hits 13-Month High of 6.3% in August

New Delhi — India’s eight core industries recorded their fastest growth in over a year, expanding by 6.3% in August 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday.…

Small cars poised to clock double-digit surge in sales due to GST rate cut

New Delhi (IANS) The sales of entry-level cars are expected to record a robust double-digit growth year-on-year in the forthcoming festive season due to the GST rate cut that kicks in from Monday, according to a report by HSBC Research. 

Centre enables GST grievance redressal on National Consumer Helpline

New Delhi (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday launched a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline to address queries and complaints related to the GST 2.0 reforms. 

The National Consumer Helpline…

WCO sides with S. Korea in dispute with India over Samsung equipment

Seoul (IANS) The World Customs Organization (WCO) has ruled in favour of South Korea in a tariff classification dispute with India over radio units (RUs) used in mobile base stations, the Seoul government said on Friday. 

The dispute involves…

Maruti Suzuki Price Cuts Drive 15–20% Surge in Customer Enquiries: Report

New Delhi – Customer enquiries for cars have jumped 15–20 per cent across segments after Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) announced it would fully pass on the benefits of GST 2.0 through sharp price cuts, according to a report released on Friday.

Public sector insurers report 15% premium growth to Rs 6,496 crore in August: Report

New Delhi — India’s public sector general insurers posted strong growth for the 11th consecutive month in August, recording a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in premiums to Rs 6,496 crore, according to a CareEdge Ratings report released…

India to Stay World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy Despite Global Volatility: S&P Global

New Delhi- Despite global market uncertainty, India’s economy remains resilient and is expected to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with GDP projected to expand by 6.5 per cent in FY26, according to S&P…

High net-worth families can help India become $5 trillion economy faster: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India's high-net-worth (HNW) families can help the country become a $5 trillion economy by utilising their capital for social goals, using impact investing and blended financing techniques, a report said on Tuesday. 

POCO Unveils Blockbuster 5G Smartphone Deals for Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025

New Delhi: POCO India on Tuesday announced exclusive festive pricing on its popular smartphones under the “POCO Festive MADness” campaign, ahead of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025.

The sale begins with early access for…