Top 10 biz headlines: Data protection bill, new GST rates, and more

From lack of bilateral pacts hurting investments to EaseMyTrip on the way to becoming the first online travel agency to be listed on the Indian stock market, here are the top 10 business headlines

Data protection Bill arms Centre with exemption powers; tech firms worried

The Personal Data Protection Bill, which was cleared by the Cabinet last week, gives the Centre powers to exempt any agency from the provisions of the legislation. The Draft Bill was circulated to Lok Sabha members on Tuesday, and is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It may be referred to a joint select committee subsequently. Read more.

New GST rates likely from April 1; rate structure decision on Dec 18

Consumers must brace themselves for higher goods and services tax (GST) rates from April 1, with