New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) In a historic step toward overhauling India’s indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms, cutting down the existing four-rate GST structure to just two slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of trade ties with India on Tuesday, American media continues to discuss the implications of the India-US tensions on the country's economic strategy and foreign policy.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The mood at the Semicon India 2025 event in the national capital was full of confidence, as top industry leaders on Wednesday said India’s semiconductor journey is gaining strong momentum and moving towards becoming a global hub.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The GST Council, in its ongoing meeting here, has veered around to bringing consumer goods such as shoes and clothes in the lower price range of up to Rs 2,500 under the lowest GST tax bracket of 5 per cent, according to sources.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs on Wednesday, continuing their upward momentum in both domestic and international markets.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Economists on Wednesday said that the ongoing 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, could pave the way for a major tax reform that will directly benefit consumers.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday warned citizens about two websites posting and inviting job applications posing as undertakings of the Central government.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India has an opportunity to develop over 106 million square feet of real estate within major transit nodes, such as Metro stations, train stations, and inter-state bus terminals, across the country's top eight cities, a report said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India’s tyre industry should lower raw material dependence by investing in R&D and accelerate expansion into non-US markets to counter US tariffs, a report said on Wednesday.
