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GST reforms are huge victory for each and every citizen of country: Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the GST reforms are a huge victory for each and every citizen of the country….

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GST rejig to ease pressure on household budgets: PwC

Household budgets across India are likely to see some relief following the recent revision in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, according to a report…

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Why India should align with China

A chart that I recently came across shook me to the core. It revealed that China generates 2.5x more electricity than all of US, and…

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Businesses get relief as CBIC eases ITC rules

Businesses receiving post-sale discounts in the form of financial or commercial credit notes without tax adjustments do not need to reverse input tax credit (ITC),…

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Indian envoy to US discusses bilateral trade ties with US lawmakers

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed bilateral trade relations with several key American lawmakers and underlined Delhi’s support to efforts…

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GST not applicable on post-sale discounts given by manufacturers to dealers

Post-sale discounts given by manufacturers to dealers intended solely for competitive pricing and promoting sales will not be subject to GST, the Central Board of…

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Economists lower India inflation forecasts despite August uptick; GST reforms supportive

India’s retail inflation edged up modestly in August, but economists and industry leaders believe the rise is temporary and unlikely to upset the country’s broader…

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India, EU committed to work for mutually beneficial trade pact soon: Goyal

India and the European Union are committed to work for a balanced and mutually beneficial free trade agreement soon, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal…

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India’s headline inflation seen at 3.2% during 2025-26: Crisil

Research and ratings firm Crisil said that the headline inflation during 2025-26 is projected to be 3.2 per cent, lower than its earlier estimate of…

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Dollar dominance unlikely to change in near future: Gita Gopinath

Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back again at Harvard as a Professor, believes dollar dominance is unlikely to change…

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