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GST rationalisation to boost consumption growth: Finance Ministry
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"More importantly, measures to simplify the GST registration mechanism, particularly for small suppliers making supplies through e-commerce operators and an easier refund mechanism, are expected to lower input costs and improve liquidity for companies, while giving a thrust to Make in India,
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ISMA urges Centre for revision of sugar MSP to Rs 40.2/kg to support mills
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The MSP of sugar has remained unchanged at Rs 31/kg since February 2019, even as the FRP of sugarcane has been revised upward each year, creating a widening gap between input costs and output pricing," he said adding that thus, the MSP of sugar must also be aligned automatically with sugarc
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Engaged with Govt on reducing input cost for making steel, says Indian Ste
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Steel Association (ISA) has begun discussions with the government to make iron ore more affordable in order to bring down the cost of steel production, Secretary General and Executive Head of ISA Alok Sahay told ANI on the sidelines of ISA Steel Conclave at New Delhi.
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GST on Cement Slashed to 18 percent; Marks a Win-Win for Real Estate Devel
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi NCR [India], September 5: The GST Council has rationalised tax rates into a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and 18%. Among the most impactful changes is the reduction of GST on cement from 28% to 18%, a move expected to significantly lower project costs and drive growth in real es
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Safeguard import duties on steel could cripple auto, engineering, and cons
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The three-year safeguard duty on steel imports by Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) could cripple the auto, engineering, and construction sectors by pushing up input costs and squeezing downstream users, stated a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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"We increased production, reduced input costs, ensured better prices": Shi
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The minister detailed significant increases in agricultural output over the past decade, citing specific figures for various crops and milk production.
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Auto OEMs to witness pressure in Q1 FY26E amid input cost surge and operat
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's auto original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are likely to witness margin pressures in Q1FY26E, impacted by higher raw material (RM) costs and operating deleverage, according to a report by HDFC Securities.
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India pharma, healthcare revenue to grow steadily in Q1FY26E; EBITDA margi
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian pharma and healthcare sector will witness steady revenue growth in the first quarter of the Financial Year 2026 (Q1FY26E), but concerns loom as EBITDA margins are expected to decline amid rising input costs and pricing pressures, according to a report by HDFC Securities.
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Ghodawat Consumer considering selective price cuts amid easing input costs
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
With input costs of many food items showing signs of stability in the recent months, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Ghodawat Consumer Limited is exploring selective price revisions, aligning with a broader trend in the sector to recalibrate pricing while enhancing product value. Read More
Despite sales growth, rising input costs impact profitability of non-finan
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The profitability of non-financial companies came under pressure in Financial Year 2025 (FY25) despite registering improvements in the sales growth, according to a report by market intelligence firm CareEdge.
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Operating profit of India Inc to remain healthy, led by strong domestic de
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian companies are expected to maintain healthy operating profit margins in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY2026), supported by resilient domestic demand and easing input costs, according to a forecast analysis report by rating agency ICRA.
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Sowing Confidence, Reaping Change: Farmology Boosts Farmer Income in Benga
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 5: As unpredictable weather patterns and rising input costs place increasing pressure on India's farmers, a quiet transformation is underway in Bengal's 24 Parganas. Smallholder farmers here, long constrained by low yields and volatile markets, are now harv
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