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Gold, silver prices hit record high amid global uncertainties

Gold jumps by Rs 4,000 this week, silver crosses Rs 1.23 lakh per kg

The price of 22-carat gold has risen to Rs 97,406 from Rs 93,787, while 18-carat gold has climbed from Rs 76,791 to Rs 79,754 per 10 grams. Silver too witnessed a strong rally. During the review period, its price rose by Rs 5,598 to Rs 1,23,170 per kilogramme, up from Rs 1,17,572 earlier. Sep 7, 2025
CBIC denies viral claims on GST transition benefits from Sep 22, calls message misleading

CBIC denies viral claims on GST transition benefits from Sep 22, calls message misleading

"It has come to notice that an informal message claiming to be from Chairman CBIC is being widely circulated on social media, claiming that certain transition benefits under GST will be applicable from September 22 on issues related to unutilised cess credit, ITC of exempted supplies and new price adjustment provisions. It is hereby informed that such claims are factually incorrect and misleading," CBIC said in its post. Sep 7, 2025
GST rate cuts big relief for FMCG, apparel, footwear, restaurants: Report

GST Slash on Personal Care, Apparel, and QSR Inputs to Drive Demand, Margins

Footwear below Rs 1,000 faced 12 per cent GST while those above Rs 1,000 had 18 per cent. Apparel and footwear priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 will be taxed at only 5 per cent. For apparel priced above Rs 2,500, the GST has been raised to 18 per cent from the earlier 12 per cent, while footwear above Rs 2,500 continues at 18 per cent. Sep 7, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Stock market outlook: Key factors to watch next week

On September 12, the government will release retail inflation figures. Retail inflation stood at 1.55 per cent in July -- reflecting the pace at which prices of goods are rising and offering insights into demand and supply conditions in the economy. Sep 7, 2025
'GST 2.0 a Huge Gift to People,' Says Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hails PM Modi's New Reforms

'GST 2.0 a Huge Gift to People,' Says Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hails PM Modi's New Reforms

The GST 2.0 reforms, approved by the 56th GST Council, aim to simplify the tax structure by transitioning from a multi-slab system to a primary two-slab system of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, effective from September 22, 2025. This overhaul is designed to make essential goods and services more affordable, reduce the compliance burden on businesses, and stimulate consumption-led economic growth. Previously, the GST structure comprised four slabs of 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent, and 28 per cent. Sep 6, 2025
India's forex reserves surge by $ 3.51 billion to $694.23 billion

India's forex reserves surge by $ 3.51 billion to $694.23 billion

The gold component of the forex reserves increased by $1.77 billion to $86.77 billion at the end of the week. Central banks worldwide have accumulated substantial amounts of gold as a safe-haven asset in their foreign exchange reserves amid uncertainty created by geopolitical tensions. The share of gold maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as part of its foreign exchange reserves has almost doubled since 2021. Sep 5, 2025
Stock market ends flat; auto shares surge as IT and FMCG decline

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

Sensex closed at 80,710.76, down 7.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a positive note at 81,012.42 against last session's closing of 80,718.01. The index, however, remained volatile amid buying in automobile stocks and selling pressure in the IT and FMCG shares. It hit an intra-day high and low at 81,036.56 and 80,321.19, respectively. Sep 5, 2025
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Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 24,700

Nifty Bank was up 4.05 points or 0.01 per cent at 54,079.50 The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 57,291.20 after adding 332.05 points or 0.58 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 17,704.70 after gaining 82.75 points or 0.47 per cent. Sep 5, 2025
Piyush Goyal urges India Inc. to pass on entire GST rate cut to consumers

Pass on entire GST rate cut to consumers: Piyush Goyal tells India Inc.

Piyush Goya expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for this initiative, which he believes will create a win-win situation for both businesses and consumers. He urged the industry to ensure that every rupee saved through the GST reduction is passed on to consumers, emphasizing that under the new structure, GST on several categories has been reduced to as low as 5 percent. Sep 4, 2025
Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

Bold step: Industry experts hail GST reforms in health sector

In a landmark move, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday rationalised the indirect tax structure, cutting the current four slabs down to two -- scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs. Sep 4, 2025
Oppn slams Centre over GST reforms, says move will not benefit people

Oppn slams Centre over GST reforms, says move will not benefit people

Under the new structure, only two primary slabs will remain -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent -- along with a higher 40 per cent rate for sin goods. Officials said the revised structure will leave more disposable income in the hands of the common man, which the government expects will cycle back into the economy and spur growth. Sep 4, 2025
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