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GST rate cuts on 11 Bengal-specific items will boost state's economy: Sitharaman

Addressing the GST 2.0 outreach programme here, Sitharaman also highlighted that the decision to make the reforms come into effect from September 22 was largely due to the fact that the government wanted consumers to benefit ahead of Durga Puja.

28 days ago

All you need to know about notifications issued under GST 2.0 reforms

The Finance Ministry on Thursday issued a list of six Frequently Asked Questions on GST 2.0 relating to the new notifications that have been issued to bring the tax rate cuts on goods and services into effect from September 22.

28 days ago

GST Council Meet May Signal Major Rejig in Tax Slabs, Cess Policy

GST reforms to lower rates on 11 out of 30 top consumption items: Report

The move is likely to improve purchasing power, especially for low-middle income segments, as the consumption-weighted average GST rate is lower in majority of food and household items and will attract either 0 per cent or a 5 tax rate.

28 days ago

Sensex projected to touch 115,836, Nifty to surpass 43,800 by FY28: Report

Stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day on US Fed rate cut, buying in IT sector

The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 83,108.92 against the last session's closing of 82,693.71 after the US Fed announced a rate cut. However, the index remained range-bound throughout the session amid a mixed approach across sectors except IT.

28 days ago

Data of nearly 3 million Lotte Card customers leaked

The leaked data also included card verification codes, card numbers and card validity period of some 280,000 customers, critical information that may expose their owners to credit card fraud, according to the company, reports Yonhap news agency.

28 days ago

Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Sensex, Nifty make strong gains amid positive cues after US Fed rate cut

The Federal Reserve resumed interest rates cut cycle by reducing rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.0-4.25 per cent, citing shifting risk dynamics in the economy. Fed officials projected two additional rate cuts this year, forecasting rates to reach 3.50-3.75 per cent by the end of 2025.

28 days ago

Centre to help ITIs become AI-driven training centres: FM Sitharaman

Addressing the Indian Foundation for Quality Management's (IFQM) second annual symposium in the national capital, Sitharaman said that the government has been focussed on skilling and upskilling for the last two to three years and has made provisions for it in the annual budgets.

28 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

India to remain world's fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty

"India's growth performance with that of advanced economies shows that while past external shocks have caused short-term challenges for India, they have not derailed the country's long-term growth trajectory," S&P Global said in its report.

29 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

Sensex ended the session at 82,693.71, up 313 points or 0.38 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 82,506.40 against the last session's closing of 82,380.69. The index extended the early gain a bit to hit an intraday high at 82,741.95 following buying in heavyweights.

29 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty open higher on hopes of Fed rate cut, thaw in India-US ties

The broad cap indices outperformed benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 inched up by 0.28 per cent, and the Nifty Small cap 100 moved up 0.60 per cent.

29 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

Stock market ends flat; auto shares surge as IT and FMCG decline

Stock market soars amid India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut hopes; Sensex up 595 points

Broader indices followed the trend as well. Nifty Small Cap 100 jumped 171 points or 0.95 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 jumped 313 points or 0.54 per cent, and Nifty 100 closed 170 points or 0.66 per cent higher.

Sep 16, 2025

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

Taking to X late on Monday night, Income Tax India, which is the official account of the Income Tax Department, wrote: "KIND ATTENTION TAXPAYERS! The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025.

Sep 16, 2025

Sensex, Nifty settle slightly lower amid mixed global cues

Sensex settled at 81,785.74, down 118.96 points or 0.15 per cent. The 30-share index started the session flat at 81,925.51 against the last session's closing of 81,904.70. The index remained range-bound, hitting intraday high and low at 81,998.51 and 81,744.70, respectively.

Sep 15, 2025

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Business news

GST rate cuts on 11 Bengal-specific items will boost state's economy: Sitharaman

All you need to know about notifications issued under GST 2.0 reforms

GST reforms to lower rates on 11 out of 30 top consumption items: Report

Stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day on US Fed rate cut, buying in IT sector

Data of nearly 3 million Lotte Card customers leaked

Sensex, Nifty make strong gains amid positive cues after US Fed rate cut

Centre to help ITIs become AI-driven training centres: FM Sitharaman

India to remain world's fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty

Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

Sensex, Nifty open higher on hopes of Fed rate cut, thaw in India-US ties

Stock market soars amid India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut hopes; Sensex up 595 points

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

Sensex, Nifty settle slightly lower amid mixed global cues

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