South Korean battery materials manufacturer L&F Co. announced on Monday that its major contract to supply cathode materials to Tesla has been reduced to nearly zero. The total value of the deal dropped from 3.83 trillion won (USD 2.68 billion) to just 9.73 million won (USD 6,808), effectivel
New Delhi [India], December 6: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 5.25 percent. This marks the fourth rate reduction in 2025, totalling a cumulative 125 bps cut since the start of the year. This decisive move comes against a b
Indian wood products and furniture exporters will become far more competitive in the US market, as tariffs on this category will be slashed from 50 per cent to 10-25 per cent after the latest tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on wood products, said policy think tank GTRI.
Under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, a uniform GST of 5% has been introduced for all drones, regardless of whether the camera is integrated or separate and irrespective of whether they are used for commercial or personal purposes, said the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation in a
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
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has called the recent Centre's decision to slash and rationalise Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates under the NextGen GST framework a "big Diwali gift" for every Indian. The government has slashed GST on daily essentials, healthcare, education, and farming input
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
The retail price of a 19 kg LPG commercial cylinder in Delhi is set to be Rs 1,580, down from Rs 1,631.50. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, commercial LPG prices will be revised down to Rs 1,684, Rs 1,531.5, and Rs 1,738 respectively.
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may face a competitive setback if the government proceeds with a proposed reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a recent report by HSBC Investment Research.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: In India, the period from August to November is considered auspicious because of the various festivals celebrated during this time, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. These festivals are believed to bring happiness and prosperity. This positive sent
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has slashed India's GDP projections for 2025-26 to 6.3 per cent, a 30 basis points lower than its earlier forecast of 6.6 per cent in December 2024.
While in Delhi, with the latest revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder was set at Rs 1665, down from the previous rate. However, there was no change in the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders, which are widely used in households.