From handicraft to tourism, GST rejig to boost J&K’s economy

IANS | October 4, 2025 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The GST rate rationalisation, from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, is boosting competitiveness, lowering costs and expanding markets in Jammu and Kashmir across handicraft, agriculture, tourism and local specialties.

India’s MedTech sector projected to touch $50 billion by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | October 3, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India’s medical technology sector is valued at around $12 billion in 2025 and is growing at nearly 20 per cent annually, with projections to touch $50 billion by 2030, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, said on Friday.