GST rate cut for goods carriers to lower India’s logistics costs, boost economic output
A reduction in the cost of logistics would have cascading effects, such as making the manufacturing sector more competitive, something...
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Restaurants, hotels get tax break, but no input tax credit could hurt
Mumbai: Restaurants and hotel chains expect a boost in their revenues as taxes are set to decrease on hotel rooms...
Thanks to the GST boost, TVs may steal the spotlight from smartphones this festive season
The GST Council on Wednesday, as part of the indirect tax overhaul, cut the levy on televisions of 32 inches...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Thursday, September 4 for 1st Onam? Check here
Bank holiday today: Banks will be closed in the Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi regions of Kerala on Thursday, September 4, 2025,...
Clubhouses in uber luxury properties get a luxury upgrade
What used to be a common offering with various amenities within projects has evolved into private clubs serving as lifestyle...
India's internet subscribers cross 100 crore, up 3.48% in March-June 2025 quarter. Check details
Total number of internet subscribers in India have grown 3.48 per cent from 96.91 crore in March 2025 end to...
What’s behind the slowdown in air passenger traffic?
India’s aviation sector is navigating a turbulent phase. Back-to-back disruptions, starting with the India-Pakistan conflict in May, the Air India...
India to strengthen weather forecasting for a reliable green grid
New Delhi: India is working towards a more accurate weather forecasting system that would aid in ensuring reliable renewable power...
Telugu cinema faces double whammy as high ticket prices turn audiences away, streamers balk at costly OTT rights
Telugu films may be at risk of a double whammy that could threaten business in the coming months. For one,...
India’s middle class cuts back on eating out
The shift points to a deeper strain on discretionary spending. While wealthier consumers continue to frequent fine-dining establishments, middle-class households...