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Bosch Ltd | Technology and services provider firm, has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Bosch Chassis Systems India for ₹9,068.68 crore from its group entities. Lupin | The pharma company has received USFDA approval for its Dapagliflozin and Metformin extended-release tablets in multiple strengths, boosting its US diabetes portfolio. Earnings | Tata Consultancy Services, Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd, and GM Breweries Ltd are set to report their Q4 results on April 9, with investors also ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government will expand the coverage of the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles covering man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles, Union minister Giriraj Singh said on Tuesday. The addition of products to the list of eligible items for receiving the government's financial support will support industry, enhance ease of doing business, encourage fresh investments in the sector and accelerate growth in the textiles sector. It und ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Google has bowled a googly at the IPL advertising crease and the boundary count is up. Television commercial advertising for the first four matches of IPL 2026 has posted a healthy 9.94 per cent rise in ad volumes compared with the same slice of the 2025 tournament. The indexed growth stands at 109.94 versus a base of 100 for IPL 2025, according to TAM Sports data released today. Yet the playing field itself has thinned: the number of categories slipped from 47 to 40 (a 14.89 per cent dr ...Read More >
As the West Asia war entered its fifth week, the government on Wednesday implemented concessions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) announced during the Union Budget 2026-27. SEZ manufacturers have been facing pressures amid global geopolitical tensions and the US tariff impact from last year. This "one-time concession" will remain in place from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the government said. ".. to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the SEZs due to ongoing global tr ...Read More >
Rajasthan SI Recruitment Exam 2026: The RPSC SI Recruitment Exam will be conducted on April 5 and 6, 2026, in two shifts each day. RPSC SI Exam Admit Card 2026: There is major news for lakhs of youth in Rajasthan who aspire to wear the khaki uniform. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has issued the admit cards for the Sub-Inspector and Platoon Commander recruitment examinations on recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in. Preparations across the state are in their final phase for the exam, whi ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a relief to exporters, India has announced a one-time relief measure for units in special economic zones (SEZ), allowing them to sell goods in domestic markets at a lower customs duty for one year, and extended fiscal benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) by six months, until September 30, amid the conflict in West Asia. The government is working on a broader framework on harmonisation of various export promotion schemes with a key focus on ...Read More >
Chennai: The government has allowed Special Economic Zone units to sell in the domestic market at lower customs duties for one year, till March 2027. This offers some relief to exporters during disrupted global trade. The one-time concession is available from Wednesday, April 1. The concessions on customs duty include basic customs duty, Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Cess, and health cess. The concession ranges from 1 per cent to 20 per cent. For goods charged 7.5 per cent and 10 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has announced limited duty concessions to special economic zones (SEZs) for one year to help manufacturing units of these enclaves, hit by weak global demand, sell their goods in the domestic market. The measure takes effect from April 1 and will remain valid until March 31, 2027. As per the notification of the Department of Revenue, goods made in SEZs and sold in the domestic market will face slightly lower Basic Customs Duty (BCD), and in some cases, reduced Agricult ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The government has announced limited duty concessions to special economic zones (SEZs) for one year to help manufacturing units of these enclaves, hit by weak global demand, sell their goods in the domestic market. The measure takes effect from April 1 and will remain valid until March 31, 2027. As per the notification of the department of revenue, goods made in SEZs and sold in the domestic market will face slightly lower Basic Customs Duty (BCD), and in some cases redu ...Read More >
The photographer being beaten up by the locals Bengaluru: A pre-wedding photoshoot turned violent after a group of photographers were allegedly assaulted near the scenic Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple in Karnataka. The temple area, located in Sakleshpur taluk in Hassan district, is widely known for its lush greenery and scenic landscape, making it a popular destination for pre-wedding shoots. A couple had arrived at the location along with photographers for a pre-wedding photo shoot. During ...Read More >
Mumbai, 19 November 2025: Tata CLiQ is hosting its annual and much-anticipated Black Friday Sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette from November 20 to November 30, 2025. With offers across a range of categories like apparel, accessories, beauty, eyewear, footwear, home, jewellery, watches, and more, this sale is the perfect time for consumers to upgrade their wardrobes and homes. Mr. Sumit Puri, Vice President - Marketing and Central Operations, Tata CLiQ, said, "The ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half ...Read More >
A viral video shows a guest at a Taj Hotel being asked to uncross her legs while dining, sparking a national debate. While some decry the incident as classist and humiliating, others argue fine dining establishments have decorum expectations. The controversy highlights the tension between personal comfort and public etiquette in elite spaces.A recent video from inside a luxury restaurant has taken social media by storm- not for what was served on the table, but because of how a guest sat at it. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in "regular padmasana style" at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said that she "still can't comprehend what was wrong" with her choice of clothes, footwear, and the way she was sitting. "This is like a general question in ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. " ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. "It has been ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the country, industry figures showed on Tuesday, marking the highest-ever festival season turnover in the country's retail and trading history. This marks a 25 per cent increase over 2024 festive sales (Rs 4.25 lakh crore) from the Navratri to Diwali period, according to CAIT Research and Trade Development Society, the researc ...Read More >
New Delhi , Oct 21: Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Devel ...Read More >
Gurgaon: A fire destroyed an electronic scrap warehouse in Rathiwas village, Manesar. Fire officials received a call at 7.25pm, and 14 fire tenders were deployed.The fire could not be contained even after 20 hours as electronic items, including refrigerators, ACs, and compressors, began to explode."It was a scrap warehouse of old vehicles, refrigerators, ACs, and electronic goods in Rathiwas. Thousands of vehicle compressors, oil extracted from vehicles, diesel, petrol, rubber, fibre, plastic, a ...Read More >
India's Diwali sales hit a record high of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This represents a 25 percent increase over last year. GST reforms and strong consumer demand fueled this growth. Brick-and-mortar stores saw a significant revival. Rural and semi-urban areas contributed substantially to the sales surge. Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the cou ...Read More >
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Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has provided significant relief to key sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including handicrafts, textiles, and leather. New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has extended relief across key sectors, including handicrafts, food products, footwear, toys, textiles and industrial goods. According to a government release on Thursday, the reforms are expected to lower costs for consumers, i ...Read More >
Kurnool: The directions from the Centre to implement the new GST rules and keep display boards in every shop with revised and old prices have fallen on deaf ears. Traders in the Kurnool and Nandyal districts are openly flouting the rules and not effecting the promised price reductions for most items. In many shops, there are no boards and traders continue to sell goods at old prices, claiming that they are "clearing the old stock" purchased under the previous tax rates. There is no visible rel ...Read More >
Mumbai: Demand for fashion and electronics saw a 15-20% jump in sales over the weekend after the government slashed GST rates on consumer goods, triggering a surge in spending particularly in northern and southern regions although heavy rains dampened turnout in parts of the east and west. The GST that took effect on Monday in categories including clothing, electronics, footwear, and groceries were aimed at reviving household spending. The timing also coincided with the onset of the festive sea ...Read More >
Mumbai: Demand for fashion and electronics saw a 15-20% jump in sales over the weekend after the government slashed GST rates on consumer goods, triggering a surge in spending particularly in northern and southern regions although heavy rains dampened turnout in parts of the east and west. The GST that took effect on Monday in categories including clothing, electronics, footwear, and groceries were aimed at reviving household spending. The timing also coincided with the onset of the festive sea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) The GST Council is likely to have approved lowering the GST rate on footwear and apparel priced up to Rs 2,500 to 5 per cent, sources said on Wednesday. Currently, footwear and apparel priced up to Rs 1,000 are taxed at 5 per cent. Beyond the threshold, 12 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied. The 56th GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by state counterparts, decided to raise the threshold for footwear and apparel in ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 02: A 41-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru died after being bitten by a venomous snake that had hidden inside his footwear. The victim, identified as Manju Prakash, was a TCS employee and resident of Ranganatha Layout. According to police and family accounts, Prakash had left his Crocs slippers outside his front door before stepping out briefly to buy juice. Upon returning, he unknowingly slipped his feet into the slippers, unaware that a snake had crawled inside during his ...Read More >
New Delhi: As India is facing a steep US tariff on exports, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday talked tough, saying that India will neither bow down nor ever appear weak in any trade deal with any country. Besides, the minister also assured all domestic exporters that the government would soon announce a slew of measures to boost exports and domestic consumption to shield the industry from the adverse impact of unilateral actions by other countries. His comments come at ...Read More >
Need to stay united, must stand up to bullying, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava (File image) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. "It is our duty as Indians to do our very best to promote and maintain our dignity and respect and not give in to any kind of bullying in this ma ...Read More >
The reciprocal tariff does pose challenges, but the overlooked transshipment clause alters the competitive landscape, blunting some of the damage and might even create opportunities in some areas The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and India has escalated with Washington's decision to levy a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports effective August 7, followed by an additional 25 per cent tariff linked to India's purchases of Russian oil, effective August 27. The tariffs ...Read More >
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