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Auto dealers shower discounts before GST shift with 600k vehicles in stock

Overall amount paid by dealers in compensation cess is estimated to be in excess of Rs 4000 crore

Maruti to Tata Motors: Auto companies start passing on GST cut to buyers

Maruti's Alto could see a price drop by ₹40,000-50,000, while the entry-level Wagon R may see reductions between ₹60,000 and ₹67,000

Citroen to double India market share in 3 months with Basalt X SUV

Citroen eyes stronger India play with Basalt X SUV, aiming to double market share in three months while exports from Thiruvallur are projected to cross 10,000 units in FY26

GST cuts boost auto sector, dealers hope for quick cess resolution

Auto dealers expect a boost in the second half of FY25 following GST cuts on vehicles and parts, which aim to improve affordability

Patients to benefit from GST rate cut, but firms likely to face pressure

GST rationalisation lowers costs for medical consumables and high-end therapies, benefiting patients. However, pharma companies, particularly in biologics, may face margin pressure due to ITC loss

When romance meets the rulebook: How cos deal with workplace relationships

Several Indian companies have similar safeguards in place, though few were forthcoming about their policies when contacted

Luxury car buyers may get 5-8% price benefit: Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO

Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Santosh Iyer says GST rationalisation will boost festive sales, with buyers set to gain 5-8% price benefit

Prices of diagnostic tests unlikely to change much despite GST rate cut

GST reduction on medical devices, diagnostic kits, and reagents is a welcome move, but leading diagnostic players believe test prices will remain largely unaffected due to minimal changes

Health ministry looks to reduce drug development, approval timelines

The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to NDCT Rules 2019 to reduce test licence timelines from 90 to 45 days and ease approvals for BA/BE studies

Ethical marketing code: Cost of compliance may rise for drug, device firms

UCPMPD 2024 boosts transparency and ethics, but smaller firms may struggle with higher costs and reporting demands

Tariffs, costs, and shifting strategies: Indian pharma's new playbook

Analysts say Indian pharma firms will increase focus on non-US exports and the domestic market as US tariff threats persist, with firms exploring offshore manufacturing options

Tyre maker Ceat expects 10-15% revenue boost on Camso acquisition

CEAT expects a 10-15% topline boost after acquiring Michelin's Camso compact construction line in a $225 mn deal, gaining Sri Lanka plants and global brand rights

Ceat completes acquisition of Camso, to invest $171 mn in Sri Lanka

The investment is aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity for off-highway tyres (OHT) and tracks at the Midigama and Kotugoda facilities

Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts

VAHAN data shows 3% m-o-m drop in retail auto sales; EV market hopes hold up

Maharashtra, UP lead auto sales across segments in Q1 FY26, shows SIAM data

Maharashtra and UP lead India's Q1FY26 automobile sales across passenger, two-wheeler, three-wheeler and CV segments, as per SIAM data

Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences & lifestyle-led engagement

Festival season cheer on hold as auto buyers await GST relief and discounts

Festival offers are already running with benefits between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2 lakh on some models

Big opportunity to grow in US market: IKS Health CFO Nithya Balasubramanian

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed IKS Health sees significant opportunity in the US healthcare market, as the government pushes reforms aimed at reducing soaring healthcare costs

GST tweaks may impact electric vehicle demand, near-term car sales

Move likely to benefit smaller cars which have been under pressure

Robo-surgeries soar as AI boosts surgical efficiency, diagnostic precision

AI is adding to the efficiency of surgical procedures through predictive analytics, clinical decision support and diagnostic precision