Diamond polishing exports up 18 pc YoY in July: Report

IANS | August 28, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s natural diamond polishing industry recorded 18 per cent surge in exports in July on year-on-year (YoY) basis as it had cranked up production to meet the anticipated festival demand in the US, a report said on Thursday.

India unleashes bold reforms to mitigate impact of global uncertainties, tariffs: FinMin

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The resilience of India’s external sector has been a key contributor to its stable macroeconomic environment amid a global trade environment shaped by tariff adjustments and increased uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry’s 'Monthly Economic Review', adding that the country has unleashed bold reforms to mitigate the impact of global uncertainties.

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.