GST 2.0 is set to almost triple the share of items taxed at 5 per cent, rising from 54 consumption categories under GST 1.0 to 149 categories under GST 2.0, as per a recent study by FICCI CASCADE. For rural households, the share of exempt and merit goods in their consumption basket will rise
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: Malabar Group, as part of its continued commitment to social responsibility, has announced the launch of a new CSR initiative, NURTURING BEGINNINGS, in collaboration with the WHO India. The project is designed to improve the nutrition and overall w
Indian stock benchmarks witnessed yet another day of gains, supported by a host of factors that include the recent GST reforms, intensification of efforts for the India-US trade deal, and moderate inflation, among others.
New Delhi [India], September 17: Hyderabad's Financial District has rapidly evolved to become one of India's most sought-after locations for homebuyers and many of the world's leading companies alike, especially those seeking "epicentre living," states Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder and CEO of AS
Experts at a URC session in Karachi warned that poor planning and blocked drains worsen urban flooding during heavy monsoon rains. NED's Dr Noman Ahmed and planner Arif Hasan stressed restoring natural drainage, people-friendly solutions, and a comprehensive government strategy, Dawn reporte
Delhi's office market is poised for significant growth, with around 5 million square feet of new office space projected to be added between 2025 and 2027, according to a report by real estate consulting firm CBRE.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 16: Hyderabad-based Jain Constructions, one of the city's established real estate developers, has announced the expansion of its portfolio with a series of ongoing residential and commercial projects. With 38 completed projects and over 25 years of ex
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: To commemorate International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Tiger Analytics, in partnership with Ruva Foundation, has launched a large-scale afforestation initiative across Chennai and Bengaluru. A total of 6,0
Consumer companies are expected to report improved performance in the second half of the current financial year, aided by festive season demand and the benefits of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, Systematix Research said in a report.
Delhi-NCR [India], September 15: For decades, prestige locations like Lutyens' Delhi defined what it meant to live at a landmark address - stately bungalows, tree-lined avenues, and an aura of unmatched stature. But as NCR's urban fabric has expanded, the epicentre of aspiration has shifted.
Zirakpur (Punjab) [India], September 15: The residential real estate market in Punjab is witnessing a notable transformation as changing lifestyle preferences and rising demand for modern homes reshape urban living across key cities, including Mohali, Chandigarh, and Kurali. Buyers today are
Nepal's interim cabinet expanded on Monday with the induction of three new ministers, who took the oath of office at Sital Niwas, the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu.