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Consumer dept preps guardrails as UPI fee set to kick in

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- As India's new fee on UPI merchant transactions kicks in on Oct 15, the government is preparing to ensure the cost does not unfairly land on consumers. The Department of Consumer ... Read More


Govt tightens sugar stock rules to curb hoarding ahead of festivals

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The government has tightened sugar stockholding norms for dealers ahead of the festive season, halving the permissible stock to 1,000 quintals and the holding period to 15 days, i... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why tax refunds matter for Indian apparel exports

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions and rising import costs, the government has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for a... Read More


Mint Explainer | RoSCTL extended: What it means for apparel exporters

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions and rising import costs, the government has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for a... Read More


Manufacturing PMI jumps to 7-month high of 55.1 in September on strong demand, hiring

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- India's manufacturing sector regained momentum in September as stronger domestic and overseas demand pushed up new orders and output, while companies resumed hiring, according to ... Read More


September GST collections cross Rs.2 trillion again

NEW DELHI, Oct. 1 -- India's gross goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 14.7% in September to Rs.2.04 trillion from Rs.1.77 trillion a year earlier, with the headline growth driven largely by... Read More


Fiscal deficit at 41.9% of FY27 target by August

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- India's fiscal deficit-the gap between government expenditure and receipts-widened in the first five months of this financial year (FY27) as capital spending and outlays on major ... Read More


Fiscal deficit at 41.9% of FY27 target by Aug

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- India's fiscal deficit-the gap between government expenditure and receipts-widened in the first five months of this financial year (FY27) as capital spending and outlays on major ... Read More


Fiscal deficit at 41.9% of FY27 target by Aug

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- India's fiscal deficit-the gap between government expenditure and receipts-widened in the first five months of this financial year (FY27) as capital spending and outlays on major ... Read More


Manufacturing adds 1.4 million jobs in FY25

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- India's registered manufacturing sector added more than 1.4 million people to its workforce in FY25, taking total employment past the 20 million mark, even as fixed capital rose... Read More