Following the introduction of GST in 2017, the Centre had decreased central excise duties on tobacco and tobacco products to allow for the levy of compensation cess in GST without large impact on tax incidence. This bill seeks to amend the central excise rates, as the cess will be discont
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.50 per cent in its upcoming monetary policy announcement on Friday, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 1: India is becoming increasingly capable at treating disease, yet the number of people who need treatment continues to grow. Chronic and lifestyle-related illnesses are appearing in larger numbers and at earlier stages of life, even as hospitals, diagno
Sectors that benefited from recent GST rate rationalization have registered robust growth, with consumption indicators showing a significant uptick in consumer spending across essential and mass-market categories, government sources revealed on Monday.
Dholpur (Rajasthan) [India], December 1: Dholpur came alive as Pt. Uma Dutt Public School and EuroKids International, Dholpur Centre hosted NAVRAS: Chapter II A Bollywood Saga, its flagship cultural showcase celebrating creativity, heritage and student talent. The event drew an audience of m
New Delhi [India], December 1: A dramatic shift is taking place in the disease landscape in India. For instance, there is a clear trend towards an older population and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and ailments associated with nutritional deficiencies. This trajectory signals
With the strong festive demand and the GST cuts, the loan growth in the banking system has picked up pace in October and early November, according to a latest report by IIFL Capital.
As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its policy decision this week, the industry and economists remain divided on what the central bank will do.
Vehicle sales across categories performed exceedingly well in November, continuing robust performance since the reduced GST rates on vehicles came into effect this Navratri.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the National Herald PMLA case, saying that large buildings were built on government land at cheap rates, and this is a clear case of robbery.