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India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1

IANS | September 30, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As the India-European Free Trade Association (EEFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from October 1, the India-EFTA Desk has been inaugurated as a single-window platform to facilitate EFTA investments in renewable energy, life sciences, engineering, and digital transformation, while fostering joint ventures, SME collaborations, and technology partnerships, the government said on Tuesday.

RBI MPC meet: Expect next rate cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' analyst

IANS | September 30, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) US investment banking company Goldman Sachs’ Chief India Economist Santanu Sengupta said on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain current rates and take a dovish approach in the current monetary policy committee, with potential cuts in December, if conditions permit.

Govt asks e-commerce firms why prices went up despite GST cuts

IANS | September 30, 2025 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The government has asked some major e-commerce companies to explain why prices of certain products were raised even after the recent cuts in the goods and services tax (GST).

ED raids 6 Reliance Infrastructure-linked premises in Indore and Mumbai over FEMA probe

IANS | September 30, 2025 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at six premises in Indore and Mumbai in connection with a probe into alleged illegal remittances abroad by Reliance Infrastructure under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Indian equity indices end slightly lower ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

IANS | September 30, 2025 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) The domestic equity indices ended the session slightly lower on Tuesday, trading range-bound amid investors showing a cautious approach ahead of the RBI monetary policy outcome.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to spotlight SAPTI’s drive for stone artisans

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, slated from October 9-10, will spotlight the state government’s special thrust on skill development across sectors, including stone-craft, towards building ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

India's corporate credit profile demonstrates resilience amid global uncertainties: Report

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Despite the ongoing global uncertainties, including tariff-related disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the credit profile of Indian corporates has demonstrated remarkable resilience, a report said on Tuesday.

GST 2.0 comes as booster shot for Andhra’s fisheries, pharma, auto & dairy sectors

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The GST rate cuts, that kicked in on September 22 will give a big push to economic growth in Andhra Pradesh across sectors ranging from the fishing harbours of Visakhapatnam to the auto hubs of Anantapur and Chittoor as well as the coffee plantations of Araku Valley and the craft clusters of Kondapalli and Etikoppaka, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

PhonePe, Mastercard’s new tap and pay feature to enable contactless payments in India

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As contactless payments through smartphones gain popularity among consumers, PhonePe and Mastercard have announced a collaboration to launch an exclusive feature for Mastercard cardholders in India.

Zoho to make WhatsApp rival Arattai open like UPI as downloads jump 185X

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Zoho Corporation will make its homegrown messaging app Arattai interoperable like UPI and email, as the platform witnesses an unprecedented surge in downloads, Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Sridhar Vembu said on Tuesday.

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India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1

RBI MPC meet: Expect next rate cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' analyst

Govt asks e-commerce firms why prices went up despite GST cuts

ED raids 6 Reliance Infrastructure-linked premises in Indore and Mumbai over FEMA probe

Indian equity indices end slightly lower ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to spotlight SAPTI’s drive for stone artisans

India's corporate credit profile demonstrates resilience amid global uncertainties: Report

GST 2.0 comes as booster shot for Andhra’s fisheries, pharma, auto & dairy sectors

PhonePe, Mastercard’s new tap and pay feature to enable contactless payments in India

Zoho to make WhatsApp rival Arattai open like UPI as downloads jump 185X

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