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.

Mangal Electrical shares slip nearly 4 pc after weak debut

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:39 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Shares of transformer components maker Mangal Electrical Industries Limited made a weak debut in the stock market on Thursday as the company’s stock was listed at Rs 556 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Rs 558 on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), nearly 1 per cent lower than the issue price of Rs 561 per share.