GST rate cut set to spur growth in electronics sector

IANS | September 9, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The next-gen reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rolled out by the government are set to boost consumer electronics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware sectors as higher demand will strengthen domestic manufacturing, supporting MSMEs and start-ups, and advancing the goals of Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

SEBI eases IPO rules, allows startup founders to retain ESOPs

IANS | September 9, 2025 8:31 PM

Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a major relief for startup founders planning to go public, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday announced that it has amended its rules to allow promoters to retain employee stock options (ESOPs) granted at least one year before filing IPO papers.

Two-wheeler industry passes full GST cut benefits

IANS | September 9, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Yamaha Motor India on Tuesday announced that it will pass on the complete benefits of the recent GST rate cut on two-wheelers to its customers from September 22.

ED summons Bikaji Foods MD in Rajasthan Premier League probe

IANS | September 9, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Bikaji Foods International Limited on Tuesday confirmed that its Managing Director has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an ongoing investigation into the Rajasthan Premier League, organised by the Rajasthan Cricket Association.