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GST transition sparks short-term FMCG demand dip in Sep quarter: Report

FMCG volumes eased to 5.4% in Q2 as GST transition caused a brief slowdown, though rural markets continued to outpace urban areas and overall sector growth stayed strong at 12.9%

Insurance could be exempted from GST so that insurers can claim ITC: LIC MD

LIC MD Ratnakar Patnaik urges the government to exempt insurance from GST to restore input tax credit and suggests raising the tax threshold for high-value insurance policies

YouTube's creative ecosystem added over ₹16K cr to India's GDP in 2024

YouTube said its creator ecosystem supported 9.3 lakh jobs, expanded AI tools for creators and announced new partnerships with IICT and AIIMS to strengthen skills and digital learning in India

India's medtech sector sets sights on tripling UK exports by 2030

A 7-member AIMED delegation explored regulatory alignment, market access and technology-sharing opportunities in the UK as India targets a sharp rise in medical device exports by 2030

India set to commission INS Mahe to combat China's presence in region

The vessel, the first of the eight ASW ships, is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine missiles

Rigorous due diligence key when buying property via bank e-auctions

While properties can be purchased in such auctions at a discount to market value, they carry the risk of hidden liabilities

Lilly's investment reflects long-term commitment to India: Winselow Tucker

Eli Lilly invests $1B in India as Mounjaro succeeds, Hyderabad site to boost global supply and innovation

Rajasthan government's aerospace and defence policy to come out soon

The policy will aim at making Rajasthan a leading hub in India's aerospace and defence value chain by creating a strong ecosystem for advanced manufacturing, research and industry-friendly incentives

South Eastern Coalfields launches Coal India's first paste filling project

This marks a significant step towards safe, eco-friendly underground mining practices. SECL has coal mines in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

India's DPDP rules: Compliance cost likely to rise for companies

The information technology (IT) cost of the commercial banks, which is around 10-15 per cent of their total expenditure, is also set to increase as they align their systems along the lines of the Act

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

Move strengthens India-Sri Lanka financial ties and regional commodity trade presence

RBI's 10% Tier-I cap on acquisition financing restrictive, say bankers

Experts suggest 30% equity contribution should include preference shares and convertible instruments

COP30 at halftime sees EU pushback on India, China's CBAM, finance moves

Two issues on financial obligations of developed countries and unilateral trade agreements were dropped from the COP agenda after resistance from developed nations

BTA talks: India proposes UK-style totalisation agreement with US

India has proposed a US totalisation pact on the lines of its UK agreement, aiming to prevent double social-security contributions and boost savings for thousands of Indians working in America

'Muskuraiye...'? Lucknow's tagline takes a hit amid transport woes

Overcrowded buses, weak feeder links and unchecked e-rickshaw growth push residents toward private vehicles

Statsguru: R&D remains the chink in the armour for India's companies

Rajnath Singh's ₹32,000-crore R&D push boosts defence PSUs, even as overall R&D spend among Nifty 100 firms stays low relative to revenue

Producers, platforms turn to AI-powered content to cut costs, boost output

Streaming firms and studios ramp up AI-driven films and series to cut costs and speed up production

US tariff shift opens narrow window for India's farm exports

US tariff exemptions on select farm goods offer India narrow export boost, but gains will stay limited unless India expands scale, strengthens cold-chain capacity and diversifies agricultural exports

MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain

Split wide open as sector exposure swings from defensive 5% to bold 18%

Diversified portfolio, higher margins to drive gains for Ashok Leyland

A smarter load mix and tightened cost base give it a cleaner, more controlled run than its biggest rival