FM Sitharaman assures exporters of govt support as US tariff hike kicks in

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reassured a delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) that the government stands firmly behind them in this hour of uncertainty in the international market created by the US tariff turmoil.

India’s consumer tablet market grows 20.5 pc in H1 2025

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), India’s consumer tablet market grew 20.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY), supported by strong vendor push strategies and steady demand across e-commerce platforms, retail outlets, and online channels, a new report said on Thursday.

GST simplification to lower goods' prices, ease inflation pressure: Report

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The government’s plan to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, replacing the existing four-slab GST system with a simpler two-slab structure, is set to bring considerable relief to the consumers, with lower tax rates expected to make a wide range of goods more affordable, according to a new report.

India's auto sector accelerates in EV segment

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units.