Impact of H-1B visa hike to be minimum on Indian IT firms: Report

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The impact of the H-1B visa application fee hike to $100,000 is expected to be limited on the Indian IT services firms — given their reduced reliance on H-1B visas over the past decade through increased localisation and offshoring, a report said on Tuesday.

Strong uptick seen in electronics sales as GST rate cuts kick in

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) With GST rate rationalisation now a reality, the domestic electronics industry is witnessing a strong uptick with the onset of the festive season amid various online sales across e-commerce platforms, experts said on Tuesday.

India begins to clock strong car sales under new GST regime

IANS | September 23, 2025 10:39 AM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) The auspicious start of Navratri, amplified by the momentum from the GST 2.0 reforms, has infused strong positivity into the automobile market, with car dealers registering robust sales across the country.