From spices to tourism, GST rejig to boost Mizoram's economy

IANS | October 13, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The recent GST 2.0 reforms will provide widespread benefits to Mizoram’s economy by lowering GST on its key items, such as Mizo Bird’s Eye Chilli, ginger, turmeric, bamboo and cane products, processed fruits, and tourism services, the government said on Monday.

India’s CPI inflation declines to 8-year low of 1.54 pc in September

IANS | October 13, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, as prices of food items and fuels turned cheaper during the month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Indian officials likely to visit US this week for trade talks

IANS | October 13, 2025 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India and the US are making headway in their negotiations to conclude the first tranche of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) as a team of Indian officials is likely to leave for Washington, DC this week for further talks on the issue.