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GST decriminalisation decisions set benchmark for trust-based governance: CII

NEW DELHI: Industry body CII on Sunday described the GST Council’s decisions to decriminalise certain offences and rationalise enforcement powers as a significant institutional reform,…

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Sensex opens 800 points up, Nifty also positive as brent crude retreats

Stock market indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday as oil prices retreated from a six-month high amid talks aimed at ending the Iran…

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China’s 5,000-ton digging machines are a trade war risk to India

China has gotten a lot of bargaining power out of its near-monopoly over rare earths. Now it’s looking to repeat the trick in a more…

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India likely to meet FY27 fiscal deficit target despite spending pressures: Goldman Sachs

The Centre is likely to meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP for FY27 despite the deficit reaching 42.6 per cent…

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Micro occasions fuel demand surge across quick commerce, beauty services
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Micro occasions fuel demand surge across quick commerce, beauty services

Micro occasions such as Karva Chauth and Halloween have driven a sharp increase in orders on quick commerce platforms, rapid fashion delivery apps, and at-home…

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cybersecurity: Digital payments firms race to fortify defences as cyberattacks intensify
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cybersecurity: Digital payments firms race to fortify defences as cyberattacks intensify

Bengaluru: Digital payments companies such as PhonePe, Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU are strengthening cybersecurity systems, automating responses to attacks and tightening controls over financial transactions…

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New GST norms to simplify pan-India expansion for D2C brands
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New GST norms to simplify pan-India expansion for D2C brands

Simplified Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration for small sellers and brands is set to reduce compliance costs and timelines for expansion across new states,…

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New-age logistics companies see rapid delivery as key revenue driver
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New-age logistics companies see rapid delivery as key revenue driver

New-age third-party logistics companies are increasingly looking to turn speedy delivery into a premium service, as burgeoning demand from direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and ecommerce sellers…

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GST collections jump 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive demand beats high inflation and interest rates

New Delhi: India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collections surged 22.9% year-on-year in October to ₹2.31 lakh crore, suggesting strong festival-season consumption despite rising…

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One nation, many opportunities: Why India’s many elections may be keeping protests peaceful

At a time when people around the world are taking to the streets over one issue or another, India isn’t an exception. Still, there is…

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