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Global market turbulence may keep fintech fundraising under pressure
Fintechs raised $889 million in H1 2025, down 26 per cent from H2 2024 and 33 per cent from H1 2024, as valuations cool, regulations tighten, and investors adopt a wait-and-watch approach
 "Global market turbulence may keep fintech fundraising under pressure")
How gaps in governance standards weigh on India's sovereign ratings
Fitch Ratings keeps country at lowest investment grade, citing poor scores in political stability and corruption control
 "How gaps in governance standards weigh on India's sovereign ratings")
GST rate rejig awakens the ghost of 2017 transition for FMCG players
Firms warn of teething troubles, seek time to rework SKUs and labels
 "GST rate rejig awakens the ghost of 2017 transition for FMCG players")
GST rate cut proves to be a mixed bag for travel, hospitality sector
Hotel rooms under ₹7,500 move to 5% slab, will bolster midscale segment
 "GST rate cut proves to be a mixed bag for travel, hospitality sector")
GST revamp: Motorcycle may become ₹5,000-15,000 cheaper, says Bajaj Auto
Rakesh Sharma said there are multiple other drivers of conversion to electric vehicles, including operating economics, convenience, freedom from the monthly fuel budget and improved technology
 "GST revamp: Motorcycle may become ₹5,000-15,000 cheaper, says Bajaj Auto")
Sin goods to face extra levy over 40% GST: CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
CBIC chief says repayment of compensation cess loan likely to be completed by Dec-end
 "Sin goods to face extra levy over 40% GST: CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal")
Corporate sector revenues continue to trail India's robust GDP growth
Nominal GDP uses current market prices while real GDP takes constant prices from a base year to adjust for implied inflation in the economy called GDP deflator
 "Corporate sector revenues continue to trail India's robust GDP growth")
The steepest GST cut? Fiscal discipline opens door for tax rationalisation
The GST by its design was a destination-based tax, making it self-enforcing and addressing concerns of tax cascading
 "The steepest GST cut? Fiscal discipline opens door for tax rationalisation")
Sebi likely to tweak its June reform proposal on governance of MIIs
Separately, the regulator is weighing the introduction of a variable pay component of up to 25 per cent for certain key managerial employees of MIIs in their annual remuneration
 "Sebi likely to tweak its June reform proposal on governance of MIIs")
Input tax credit removal blunts impact of GST waiver on insurance
While the GST exemption on health and life insurance premiums will lower costs for consumers, insurers will absorb some impact due to the removal of input tax credit (ITC)
 "Input tax credit removal blunts impact of GST waiver on insurance")
Celebrations commence with GST reform announcements, marking economic shift
This courageous move signals the emergence of a stronger economy, clearly indicating that India is firmlyset on a path of progress and growth
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
 "GST cuts boost auto sector, dealers hope for quick cess resolution")
GST reforms to boost competitiveness of exporters across sectors
The removal of the value threshold for GST refunds will significantly benefit small and e-commerce exporters by making even low-value shipments eligible for refunds
 "GST reforms to boost competitiveness of exporters across sectors")
Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman
Sanjay Agarwal says CBIC will flag cases with industry bodies if firms fail to pass on GST relief
 "Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman")
GST cut likely to defer insurance buying till new rates kick in
Experts expect spike in health and life insurance sales post-September 22, 2025, after GST exemption on individual policies takes effect, but many customers are likely to defer purchases until then
 "GST cut likely to defer insurance buying till new rates kick in")
From complexity to clarity: GST Council ushers in a new era of tax reforms
The shift from four slabs to a leaner two-tier structure 5% for merit goods and 18% for standard goods, with 40% for sin and luxury items is the most far-reaching change since GST's inception
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
 "Patients to benefit from GST rate cut, but firms likely to face pressure")
Datanomics: Fast-moving goods and services key to meeting Modi's objectives
Looking from a different perspective of durability of the products, it is non-durable or fast moving products which would have higher impact on the demand
 "Datanomics: Fast-moving goods and services key to meeting Modi's objectives")
Startups and VCs call for ecosystem for growth of semiconductor industry
Startups and venture capital firms emphasise the need for a strong ecosystem to accelerate the growth of India's semiconductor industry, fostering both domestic and global competitiveness
 "Startups and VCs call for ecosystem for growth of semiconductor industry")
GST exemption on life, health policies: Lock in lower term premiums now
Enhance sum insured on base health policy, buy add-on cover