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GST rate cuts to lift India's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in FY26; stronger push forecasted in FY27: BoB economist

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Centre's decision to rationalise GST rates to two slabs - 5% and 18%, applicable from September 22, 2025, is expected to boost the country's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in the financial ... Read More


Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on September 4 amid new GST rates announcement?

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher amid positive cues, and new GST rates announcement. The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a... Read More


Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-yr term

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel has been named Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year tenure, the government announced on ... Read More


As India-Singapore strengthen ties, PM says relation beyond diplomacy

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- India and Singapore on Thursday unveiled a roadmap to expand their comprehensive strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence ... Read More


FICCI Madhya Pradesh welcomes GST reforms, says will strengthen foundation of Viksit Bharat

Bhopal, Sept. 4 -- FICCI Madhya Pradesh has hailed the decisions of the 56th GST Council Meeting, which mark a transformative step in India's economic journey and pave the way for next-generation GST ... Read More


Armani Group confirms maestro Giorgio Armani's death at 91; read about his tryst with India

India, Sept. 4 -- The world of fashion has lost one of its brightest stars. Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who redefined modern elegance and built an empire with his name on it, passed... Read More


Centres of Excellence to come up to promote and nurture India's heritage languages

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- In a groundbreaking move aimed at preserving India's rich cultural and linguistic diversity, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched a Rs 174-crore initiative under the Pra... Read More


No GST on life and health insurance: Insurers brace for cost shock from input tax credit loss

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- Insurers are bracing for higher operational costs after the government scrapped the goods and services tax (GST) on all individual life and health insurance premiums as part of its ... Read More


Lower GST seen boosting jobs and demand in labour-intensive sectors

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Lower Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates in labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, and allied industries are expected to create new employment o... Read More


Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91: 5 facts about him

India, Sept. 4 -- Italian designer Giorgio Armani, the founder and owner of the Armani fashion brand, died on Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91. "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group... Read More