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Zomato hikes platform fee to ‘maintain services during festive rush’

Oct 23, 2024 11:52 AM IST Zomato has raised its platform fee to ₹10 from ₹7 ahead of the festive season to cover operational costs….

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Relief on the way! Tomato prices in Delhi may drop as Maharashtra supply increases
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Relief on the way! Tomato prices in Delhi may drop as Maharashtra supply increases

Tomato prices in Delhi-NCR have surpassed Rs 100 per kg due to supply disruptions from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare announced…

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Govt releases advance instalment of Rs 1.78 lk cr for state govts amid festive season
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Govt releases advance instalment of Rs 1.78 lk cr for state govts amid festive season

The Union Government on Thursday released tax devolution of Rs 1,78,173 crore to State Governments, as against the normal monthly devolution of Rs 89,086.50 crore….

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A lot more tax money will fill India's coffers soon
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A lot more tax money will fill India’s coffers soon

The Indian economy experienced a slight slowdown midway through the fiscal year after a strong summer, according to data released on Tuesday. However, experts believe…

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Indian economy: After fall season in Sept, all eyes on festive lights

New Delhi: The Indian economy may have slowed marginally halfway through the fiscal year after a strong summer, based on data released Tuesday, but experts…

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A fireman douses a fire breaking out at a chemical godown of the electronics component factory of Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.(PTI)
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Apple to turn to China after Tata plant fire amid production worries?

Extensive damage from a fire at Tata Group’s Apple iPhone component plant in southern India could hamper production ahead of a festive season sales surge,…

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Bangladesh to export 2,420 tonnes of Hilsa fish to India ahead of festive season
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Bangladesh to export 2,420 tonnes of Hilsa fish to India ahead of festive season

The Bangladesh government on Wednesday issued orders to export 2,420 tonnes of Hilsa fish to India ahead of the festive season. This will bring much…

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Cars are seen parked under solar panels at the manufacturing plant of Maruti Suzuki in Manesar. Sales of unsold cars reached 70-75 days in August, prompting buyers to delay purchases. Dealers hope festive seasons will boost demand, despite a 4.5% sales drop in August.(Reuters)
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Deeper discounts coming? Why cars could get cheaper for you

Stung by leftover inventory and unsure about consumer spending, India’s auto dealers are worried about having to discount more to boost demand in the upcoming…

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India's gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivals
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India’s gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivals

Gold demand in India during the upcoming festive season is likely to remain robust, as the substantial reduction in import duty has made prices appealing,…

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Indian flour mills urge govt to release wheat stocks as prices surge
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Indian flour mills urge govt to release wheat stocks as prices surge

Indian wheat prices rose to their highest level in nearly nine months on Wednesday and could surge further during the festival season unless the government…

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