The Himachal Pradesh Government has achieved an annual saving of Rs. 6.72 crore by rationalising the Contract Demand (Load Capacity) of electricity connections provided to various government buildings across the State in the first phase
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 stood at Rs 1,95,936 crore, marking a 4.6 per cent rise from Rs 1,87,346 crore collected in the same month last year, according to a government release. The increase reflects strong consumer spending and trade activity, parti
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has submitted its pre-Budget memorandum for the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a series of direct tax reforms, among others, aimed at bolstering manufacturing, innovation, and taxpayer compliance.
India's domestic demand environment remains favourable, supported by GST rationalisation and strong infrastructure spending, even as global trade uncertainties pose challenges, according to a report by ICICI Securities.
The slowdown in India's industrial output during the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (H1FY26) is expected to be offset by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation, early arrival of the festive season, and lower inflation, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
India's economy continues to gather pace, with recent government reforms and monetary measures expected to sustain growth momentum while keeping inflation in check, according to the Monthly Economic Review for September 2025 released by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Faced with US tariffs, India's leather and allied products industry are expected to see revenue decline 10-12 per cent this current fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings.
Sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65 thousand crore in services across the country marked India's highest-ever Diwali season turnover, underscoring a historic surge in retail trade and consumer spending during the 2025 festive season.
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to add about 200 basis points to the revenue growth of India's organised apparel retail sector this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second straight year, according to a Crisil Ratings report.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a major driver of economic momentum during this year's festive season.
India's housing market is witnessing renewed optimism ahead of the festive season, fuelled by recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reductions on key construction materials. The rationalisation of GST rates on cement, marble, granite, and bricks is estimated to lower construction costs, giving