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Surge in dining and entertainment spending boosts restaurant and cinema revenue ahead of Diwali
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Surge in dining and entertainment spending boosts restaurant and cinema revenue ahead of Diwali

The positive sentiment behind widespread consumption of goods and services after tax rates were lowered is now percolating to discretionary spending. Restaurant chains, pubs and…

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BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank
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BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank

Creative industries such as design, art, media, content, and games, which currently contribute over 4% to the global GDP, are rapidly emerging as new growth…

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India-EU trade talks: Goyal to visit Brussels this month

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels later this month to give an impetus to the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement…

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GST 2.0 benefits reaching 'aam aadmi': FM Sitharaman presents report card - The Economic Times Video
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GST 2.0 benefits reaching ‘aam aadmi’: FM Sitharaman presents report card – The Economic Times Video

GST Meeting Updates: Weeks after the GST 2.0 implementation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Information & Broadcasting…

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India to register positive growth in exports this fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed confidence that despite global uncertainties due to the US tariffs, India’s exports will register a positive…

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Trade talks are on in cordial atmosphere with US; farmer, MSME interest will be protected: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing in a…

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ashwini vaishnaw: GST 2.0 bonanza triggers India's massive splurge during Navratri fest; Ashwini Vaishnaw’s report - The Economic Times Video
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ashwini vaishnaw: GST 2.0 bonanza triggers India’s massive splurge during Navratri fest; Ashwini Vaishnaw’s report – The Economic Times Video

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented a 5-point report on the impact of GST reforms, highlighting India’s strong economic momentum. He said electronics demand is rising,…

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How’s the Josh after Diwali gifts? Sitharaman, Vaishnaw state how Indians gained from GST cuts

Nearly a month after the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates came into effect, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IT & Railways Minister Ashwini…

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Current Account Deficit likely to stay in check at 1.2-1.5% of GDP, progress on India-US trade talks will be crucial: Report

The domestic current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain largely in check at around 1.2-1.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26, according to…

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ET Graphics: India’s AI hardware imports jump 13% to $66.8 billion, US share rises

India’s imports of AI-enabling goods rose 13.1% to $66.8 billion in FY25, with the US accounting for 7% of this trade. Imports from the US…

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