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Devbhasha: G N Devy's book tells the phenomenal story of Sanskrit's rise

Devy's book also examines Sanskrit's flaws, such as the phenomenon of Sanskritisation

Beyond a fairytale engagement: Swift-Kelce spark social media frenzy

The engagement announcement came a few weeks after Swift's most in-depth interviews in years on Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by his brother, Jason

GST 2.0: Food-delivery giants face new ₹500 cr tax bill, margin crunch

Platforms must pay 18% GST on behalf of delivery workers, a move that could squeeze margins and raise consumer costs as growth slows

3-day registration for GST, 90% provisional refunds from November 1

CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said the scheme will cover both central and state jurisdictions, and apply in cases where applicants are assessed to be low-risk

GST cut on health insurance: Policyholders may use free-look period option

It allows customers to review and cancel the insurance policy within 30 days of its purchase

Indus Towers' revenues hinge more on Vi turnaround than Africa plan

Indus Towers eyes Africa entry but analysts remain split on growth outlook as Vodafone Idea's turnaround and high capex weigh on sentiment

Corporate fundraise slows to Rs 1.2 trn as yields harden in July-August

After raising Rs 3.4 trillion in Q1FY26, corporates tapped only Rs 1.2 trillion in July-August as rising G-sec yields and fiscal worries curbed bond market activity

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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