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Domestic equity markets gain momentum on back of resilient Q1 GDP data: Report

"Sentiment was further boosted as the GST Council simplified the existing four tax slabs (5, 12, 18, 28 per cent) into a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent -- and proposed a special 40 per cent slab for select luxury items such as high-end cars, tobacco, and cigarettes," ICRA Analytics said in its report. 28 days ago
Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Experts said the focus has now turned to the upcoming talks between the US and China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet this week, with Trump expressing optimism that the discussions could lead to an agreement. Oct 20, 2025