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Retail inflation expected to decline on high base and GST reform impact in October: Report

India‘s retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full…

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GST reduction boosts sales, consumption likely to stay strong: Sitharaman
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GST reduction boosts sales, consumption likely to stay strong: Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates from September 22 spurred consumption. She exuded confidence that the demand…

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India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges
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India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a…

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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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