Diwali sales hit record Rs 5.40 lakh crore over GST reforms, robust consumer demand

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) 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.

96 pc of public grievance redressal targets achieved: Ministry of Steel

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Steel on Tuesday said that 96 per cent of its public grievance redressal targets have already been achieved under the ongoing Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, highlighting its commitment to efficiency and good governance.

GST 2.0 comes as booster shot for Uttarakhand economy

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The GST reforms are unlocking wide-ranging benefits across Uttarakhand’s economy, from small hill farmers cultivating traditional crops to women artisans preserving Aipan and Ringal crafts, and from homestay owners in Rishikesh to industrial workers in Rudrapur, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

S. Korea's biggest export promotion fair kicks off ahead of APEC summit

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:46 AM

Seoul, Oct 21 (IANS) South Korea's largest export promotion fair kicked off Tuesday for a three-week run to bring global attention to Korean companies ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to take place here later this month, the industry ministry said.

67 million citizens visit fuel stations daily: Hardeep Puri

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that nearly 67 million citizens visit fuel stations every day -- reflecting the country’s growing energy demand in line with its rapid economic progress.