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FMCG Sector Gains as Daily Essentials Move to 5% GST Slab

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is set to benefit after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved lowering the tax rate on several essential items to 5%. Th... Read More


SEMICON India 2025 Highlights Collaboration as Path to Self-Reliant Chip Industry

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- At SEMICON India 2025 in New Delhi, industry leaders emphasised that the nation's semiconductor ambitions hinge critically on strong government backing and collaborative efforts.... Read More


CII, Deloitte Applaud GST Council's NextGen GST Reform

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Centre's decision to rationalise Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates under the NextGen GST framework has drawn wide praise from industry leaders and policy experts, who termed... Read More


Made-in-India Chip Designs Showcased By Startups Under DLI Scheme At Semicon India 2025

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- On the second day of Semicon India 2025, startups supported under the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme showcased chip design projects spanning surveillance, smar... Read More


Cabinet Clears Rs 1,500 Cr Incentive Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has approved a Rs 1,500-crore incentive scheme to establish recycling capacity for extracting critical minerals from secondary ... Read More


ICICI Bank launches a dedicated branch for startups in Bengaluru

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Aimed at empowering India's growing startup ecosystem, ICICI Bank today announced the launch of a dedicated branch for starups in Bengaluru. The new branch is designed to serve ... Read More


Discounted Russian Oil Offsets India's Export Losses Amid US Tariffs: Urjit Patel

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Indian exports are facing mounting pressure from punitive US tariffs, while discounted Russian crude continues to provide significant relief to the country's balance of payments.... Read More


Piyush Goyal Reviews Tariff Impact On Exports; Assures Support To Industry

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations to review the impact of rising... Read More


Govt Launches Simplified GST Registration Scheme For Small Businesses

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The government on Wednesday announced a Simplified GST Registration Scheme aimed at easing compliance for small and low-risk businesses. The reform, introduced by the Central Bo... Read More


Revised GST Slabs To Ease Burden On MSMEs, Small Traders: MoS Finance

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs are designed to ease the burden on the common man, small traders, and mic... Read More