GST cuts fuel nationwide festive sales, boost consumption growth

IANS | October 18, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The recent GST rate cuts have sparked a nationwide shopping surge, making Navratri sales one of the largest consumption waves in years in automobiles, consumer electronics and e-commerce, according to industry estimates.

Yes Bank's Q2 net profit drops 18 pc sequentially to Rs 654 crore

IANS | October 18, 2025 4:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Yes Bank's net profit for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q2 FY26) stood at Rs 654.47 crore, down 18 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from Rs 801.07 crore in the April-June period (Q1 FY26), it was announced on Saturday.

FASTag annual pass a perfect gift for travellers this Diwali: Govt

IANS | October 18, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) 'Rajmargyatra' app enables users to gift the FASTag annual pass, the government said on Saturday, urging citizens to consider this “perfect gift for travellers” during the Diwali and festive season.

Data is the new oil, data centres new refineries: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | October 18, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Underlining India’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday described data as “the new oil” and data centres as “the new refineries.”

Young innovators, startups to connect with industry, stakeholders at ESTIC-2025: Minister

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said that the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) is a stage for young innovators, startups and researchers to showcase innovative solutions, find mentorship and connect with industry and stakeholders.