From coffee to drones, GST rejig to boost Karnataka’s economy

IANS | October 24, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The GST reforms will give significant benefits to Karnataka's farmers cultivating coffee, dairy, and cashew to artisans engaged in handlooms and handicrafts, and entrepreneurs driving industrial and technological growth, the government informed on Friday.

India’s manufacturing PMI hits 2-month high at 58.4 in Oct

IANS | October 24, 2025 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India’s manufacturing activity showed renewed strength in October, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to a two-month high of 58.4, up from 57.7 in September, a report showed on Friday.

Chhath Puja 2025 to generate Rs 38,000 crore trade across India: CAIT

IANS | October 24, 2025 10:55 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The grand festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, is set to give a major boost to the Indian economy, with trade worth around Rs 38,000 crore expected across the country, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday.