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New Delhi (PTI): Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statemen ...Read More >
Adilabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will lay the foundation stone on Monday for a Rs.225-crore development project at the Basar Saraswati temple, aimed at upgrading facilities and positioning it as a major spiritual tourism destination. Officials said the project seeks to enhance infrastructure at the temple, which attracts devotees from Telangana as well as neighbouring Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The shrine is regarded as the second Saraswati temple in the country. Congr ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Apr 2 (PTI) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has described his state as the safest for women, and said everyone knows the situation in other states. He was speaking on Wednesday night at the inauguration of Gandhinagar North Premier League 2026 (GNPL), organised by local (Gandhinagar North) MLA Rita Patel. "Women in Gujarat feel safe even late at night during the Navratri festival. They return home fearlessly after enjoying garba. Gujarat is the safest state for women. ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Gujarat deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi has described the state as the safest in the country for women, suggesting that the ground reality in other regions is starkly different. Speaking on Wednesday night at the inauguration of the Gandhinagar North Premier League 2026 (GNPL), organized by local MLA Rita Patel, Sanghavi emphasized the state's unique culture of security."Women in Gujarat feel safe even late at night, particularly during festivals like Navratri. They return home ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI) The Food Safety Department of Delhi government has intensified surveillance and enforcement activities across the national capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public. This follows instructions of Delhi's Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, who has clearly asked the department concerned to be very strict, adding that one of the top priorities is to ensure safe and hygienic food for every citizen. Dr Singh said, "I have directed the de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Delhi government has intensified surveillance and enforcement drives across the national capital to ensure availability of safe and hygienic food, on the directions of Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, according to an official statement. A total of 98 food samples were collected from food business operators across multiple districts during routine inspections and special drives, it said. "Ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen of Delhi is our top pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): On the instructions of the Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Food Safety Department intensified its surveillance and enforcement activities across the National Capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public, a release said. "Ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen of Delhi is our top priority. I have directed the department to maintain strict vigilance, especially during festive periods, and take prompt action ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31 (PTI) Over 11,000 ticketless passengers were penalised in the Northern Railway's Jammu division in March, with authorities recovering around Rs 62 lakh in fines during intensified checking drives, an official said on Tuesday. The achievement not only signifies an increase in revenue but also marks a significant step towards ensuring discipline and transparency within railway services, the official said. He said intensive checking drives were carried out at entry and exit points o ...Read More >
JAMMU, 31: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has generated an impressive revenue of approximately Rs 62 lakh during March, through its most extensive campaign against ticketless travel and irregularities. According to official figures, around 11,000 individuals were apprehended during ticket checking operations for traveling without valid tickets or engaging in irregular travel practices. The large-scale drive was conducted across the division with a focused approach to curb unauthorized t ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Over 11,000 ticketless passengers were penalised in the Northern Railway's Jammu division in March, with authorities recovering around Rs 62 lakh in fines during intensified checking drives, an official said on Tuesday. The achievement not only signifies an increase in revenue but also marks a significant step towards ensuring discipline and transparency within railway services, the official said. He said intensive checking drives were carried out at entry and exit points of maj ...Read More >
A 12 year old girl was beaten to death by her father for stealing candies. Her mother also got injured while intervening. In a shocking incident reported from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her father for allegedly stealing a box of candies from a local grocery shop. The girl's mother was also injured when she tried to intervene and stop the assault, the police said on Saturday. The victim, identified as Pooja Rani, was a Class 6 student at a g ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the goods and services tax (GST) rate cut in the next-gen tax reforms, the indirect tax collections impacted to some extent as the GST collection in November recorded meagre growth of 0.7 per cent to reach over Rs 1.7 lakh crore, marking the lowest monthly mop-up since February 2024. The GST collection is related to the goods consumed and services availed in October. The GST rate cut came into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri. As per the finance ministry's dat ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27: How many bank holidays are there in November 2025? When will banks remain closed in November? If you're looking for answers to such questions and want to know more about bank holidays in the upcoming month, then we have got you covered. In November 2025, banks will stay shut for business for a total of 11 days. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list for November, the 11 days of bank holidays also include regional festivals, the second and fourth Saturdays a ...Read More >
India's economic growth is projected to remain steady in the latter half of the fiscal year, driven by robust domestic consumption and increased government capital expenditure. Despite global trade uncertainties and US tariffs, internal demand provides stability, with festive sales expected to reach a record high. The RBI's measures to ease credit flow further support economic resilience. India's economic growth in the second half of the current financial year is expected to remain steady, with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26: India's economy is expected to maintain steady growth in the second half of FY26, driven by robust domestic consumption despite global headwinds, according to an SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS) report. While escalating trade tensions and high tariffs -- particularly the US imposing 50 per cent duties on Indian exports -- pose external challenges, India's internal demand continues to anchor growth. Government-led capital expenditure at both central and state levels has increase ...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 >
Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (KMF), which markets its products under the Nandini brand, posted record sweet sales of 1,100 metric tonnes worth Rs 46 crore during Dussehra and Diwali, up 38 per cent from last year. "In 2024, 725 MT were sold for Rs 33.48 crore," Karnataka Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K Venkatesh told reporters on October 21. "During festive seasons like Dussehra and Diwali, demand for sweets rises significantly. For the 2024 festival ...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: Demand at India's top carmakers saw a sharp spike after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali festive season sales when companies recorded double-digit growth. The good news for the industry now is that there are early signs that the momentum will likely remain strong in the months and quarters ahead, top carmakers and industry veterans said. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd expects 7-8% growth in the industry's sales be ...Read More >
New Delhi: During the 30-day period from Navratri to Diwali, Tata Motors delivered more than 1 lakh vehicles across its portfolio, reflecting a 33% increase compared to the same festive period last year. In the SUV segment, the Nexon recorded over 38,000 units in September 2025, showing a 73% year-on-year rise. The Punch followed with 32,000 units, up 29% from the corresponding period last year. The company's electric vehicle range also reported growth, with more than 10,000 EVs retailed, a 37 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) India experienced a bumper festive season this year, with sales of consumer goods, automobiles, jewellery, handicrafts, and decorative items recording a sharp surge during Diwali, signalling renewed consumer confidence and economic momentum, economists said on Wednesday. Dr Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, stated that the surge reflects a strong revival in domestic demand and a growing preference for Indian-made products. "There has be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday highlighted the surge in Diwali sales this year which touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, driven by GST rate cuts and strong demand for 'swadeshi' products. The Finance Minister cited the statement of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) which estimated this year's Diwali sales comprising Rs 5.4 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This marks a 25 per cent jump over the 2024 festive sa ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings, highlighting the eradication of Naxalism and Maoist terrorism as a key achievement. He also noted the 'GST Bachat Utsav' boosting consumption and India's emergence as a symbol of stability amid global uncertainties. Modi urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi products and a healthy lifestyle through yoga and diet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a letter to the Indian citizens wishing Deepavali as the nation celebrates one of ...Read More >
Senior union ministers credit GST overhaul for lifting consumer sentiment, driving double-digit growth in electronics and sparking broad-based festive demand. New Delhi: Senior Union ministers on Saturday said the Next Gen GST Reforms, rolled out on 22 September 2025, are already producing wide-ranging benefits. From cheaper daily-use goods to record-high electronics and automobile sales, setting the stage for stronger consumption and investment growth in the months ahead. Commerce and Industr ...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 >
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 >
Strong SUV and EV demand drive the automaker's best-ever festive season performance, signalling robust consumer sentiment and momentum for the rest of FY26. New Delhi: Tata Motors on Tuesday said that it has reported record sales this festive season, delivering more than 1 lakh vehicles during the 30-day period between Navratri and Diwali 2025, a 33 per cent growth compared to the same period last year. The company said the surge reflects strong consumer sentiment and growing preference for it ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended Diwali greetings to the people through a letter and drew a parallel between Lord Ram and Operation Sindoor. He stated that just as Lord Ram teaches us to uphold dignity and righteousness, he also inspires us to fight against injustice. PM Modi said that India witnessed a powerful example of this philosophy a few months ago during Operation Sindoor, in which the country upheld its dignity and avenged injustice. "I extend my ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions ...Read More >
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