"Poor people, unaware of the quality of the product, buy the cheaper product from the market. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme need protective hoses the most, but they will be able to afford them only if the price is lower. Because of the 18 per cent GST on it, the price increases signifi
Health and term insurance premiums may become cheaper if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approves rate cuts at its meeting, which began here on Wednesday.
Indian consumers are set to receive a significant boost as the government moves towards simplifying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure by reducing the number of tax slabs and lowering rates on several key items.
The prices of small cars in India could see a reduction of about 8 per cent if the government decides to bring down the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, according to a report by HSBC.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritised "crony interests" over national welfare, noting that he allowed petrol and diesel to be sold at Rs 95-104 per litre despite India purchasing crude oil at discounted rates from Russia.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said that the India-UK FTA deal will bring significant benefits to both countries, benefiting jobs, business, and making trade "cheaper, quicker and easier".
In May 2025, the cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 6 per cent each year-on-year, according to a Crisil report. The decline was due to a sharp drop in the prices of key vegetables, led by the high-base effect.
The IEA chief highlighted the rapid global shift toward electric vehicles, noting that electric car sales have surged from just 3 per cent of total car sales four years ago to 25% this year. "One out of four cars sold today is electric," he said. "This is mainly because electric cars are get
Even if the United States were to impose a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, the total production cost would still be much lower if compared with manufacturing the devices in the U.S, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Fit India Sundays on Cycle is a nationwide fitness movement launched in December 2024 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The initiative promotes cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and an eco-friendly form of exercise with numerous health benefits.
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 4 per cent year-on-year in April, driven by a sharp fall in vegetable prices, according to a report by credit rating information services firm Crisil.
This decision, which will save UP Power Corporation (UPPCL) about Rs 2958 crore in 25 years, was taken in a cabinet meeting held under the leadership of CM Yogi on Tuesday, UP government said in a statement.