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Amber to raise ₹1,200 crore for ILJIN Electronics from PE investors
ChrysCapital, Two Infinity, Raptor and InCred to invest in Amber Enterprises' subsidiary ILJIN Electronics through equity and CCPS to boost EMS and PCB manufacturing
 "Amber to raise ₹1,200 crore for ILJIN Electronics from PE investors")
Rebuilding trust: Banks no longer 'deaf' to unclaimed depositors' voice
Initiative should not only be seen as a financial project but a way to build citizens' trust in the banking system
 "Rebuilding trust: Banks no longer 'deaf' to unclaimed depositors' voice")
This round of tax reforms can be termed 'MGGA - Making GST Great Again'
To ensure the 56th GST Council is remembered as the most transformative since 2017, the proposed changes must be implemented in spirit, and what must happen next for promises to become policy
 "This round of tax reforms can be termed 'MGGA - Making GST Great Again'")
Chasing the semicon dream: Trip to Taiwan to woo chip foundries
Semiconductors are vital for modern electronics ranging from computers to smartphones and solar panels to medical equipment
 "Chasing the semicon dream: Trip to Taiwan to woo chip foundries")
From automobiles to agriculture, EY analysis on impact of GST rate change
Relief from long-pending disputes around GST rates on auto components with a single GST slab of 18%
 "From automobiles to agriculture, EY analysis on impact of GST rate change")
GST reforms expected to lower inflation, create room for rate cut
A rate cut will also depend on how the central bank assesses growth, post the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US, with the additional 25 per cent came into effect from late August
 "GST reforms expected to lower inflation, create room for rate cut")
Kaynes Semicon ties up 100% of capacity with global, Indian firms
Under the agreement, Infineon will provide Kaynes with the raw materials like bare dies or wafers, which Kaynes will process and package into finished chips for a commercial buyer
 "Kaynes Semicon ties up 100% of capacity with global, Indian firms")
If OEMs pass on benefits, freight costs may go down: Transporters
According to Singal and several other truck operators, the road logistics sector is so competitive that passing on benefits is really quick
 "If OEMs pass on benefits, freight costs may go down: Transporters")
Moderate impact of GST cuts on fiscal deficit; inflation may lower 50-90bps
Besides, a cut in the tax rate on nearly one-fourth of the essential and household items contained in inflation basket may lead to a moderation of 50-90 bps in retail inflation over next 12 months
 "Moderate impact of GST cuts on fiscal deficit; inflation may lower 50-90bps")
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
 "Maruti to Tata Motors: Auto companies start passing on GST cut to buyers")
Datanomics: A changing educational landscape for India's schools
As many as 50.9 per cent of teachers are still employed in the government sector in FY25
 "Datanomics: A changing educational landscape for India's schools")
Demat account openings slow in August; total count rises to 205 million
Market participants said account openings have moderated in recent months as equity returns plateau
 "Demat account openings slow in August; total count rises to 205 million")
How Matrimony founder Murugavel Janakiraman has become 'man of the match'
Lunch with BS: Janakiraman, who is in the business of helping people find their other half, tells Shine Jacob how his venture has been a deeply personal journey
 "How Matrimony founder Murugavel Janakiraman has become 'man of the match'")
GST 2.0: ITC, VST Industries shares fall as Govt eyes extra tobacco tax
GST rate hike on tobacco products: Tobacco stocks ITC, VST Industries fell today after govt signaled an extra GST cess on cigarettes and bidis, raising margin risks. Analysts suggest stock strategy
 "GST 2.0: ITC, VST Industries shares fall as Govt eyes extra tobacco tax")
If PM Narendra Modi can plan Bihar tour, why not visit flood-hit Punjab?
Punjab reels from floods as political fault lines deepen - Sikh leadership rifts, BJP's Punjab strategy, and separatist propaganda fuel alienation
 "If PM Narendra Modi can plan Bihar tour, why not visit flood-hit Punjab?")
Power puzzles in GDP: Energy consumption falls despite growth numbers
At first glance, the GDP data would seem overstated. Power consumption, which is metered, correlates closely with economic activity and is likely to be more accurate than GDP calculations
 "Power puzzles in GDP: Energy consumption falls despite growth numbers")
Credit risk funds: Opt if net yield premium over safer funds is substantial
Investors with high risk-bearing capacity may allocate 5-10% of their fixed-income portfolio
 "Credit risk funds: Opt if net yield premium over safer funds is substantial")
The return of a familiar distrust in India's global political outlook
This is not a product of American President Donald Trump, nor a consequence of his unfair singling out of India over the past few months
 "The return of a familiar distrust in India's global political outlook")
One Reit may enter market annually for next 3-5 years, says IRA chief
The Indian REIT sector is poised for expansion with at least one new listing annually over the next three to five years, driven by rising occupancies, strong leasing momentum, and investor confidence
 "One Reit may enter market annually for next 3-5 years, says IRA chief")
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
 "Devbhasha: G N Devy's book tells the phenomenal story of Sanskrit's rise")