India’s steel production clocks 3.7 pc growth at 81.8 million tonnes in H1 2026-27

IANS | October 6, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel increased by 3.7 per cent to 81.8 million tonnes during the first half of the current financial year (April-September), compared with the corresponding figure of 78.8 million tonnes in the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Tuesday.

India’s flexi staffing surges 2.6 pc in Q1 FY27: Report

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Flexi‑staffing net employment saw steady recovery and grew 2.6 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter in Q1 FY27 and 7.5 per cent year‑on‑year, even as the trend points to a gradual slowdown in formal employment, a report said on Tuesday.

57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 8

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The 57th GST Council meeting has been rescheduled to October 8 from October 7 due to unavoidable circumstances, the GST Council Secretariat said in an office memorandum.