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GST overhaul may reshape ecommerce strategy ahead of festival season
The simplified two-tier GST structure is expected to boost festive season sales by 15-20% as e-commerce platforms prepare for a surge in demand
 "GST overhaul may reshape ecommerce strategy ahead of festival season")
GST hike to make premium air travel costlier; IATA expresses disappointment
GST on Premium Economy, Business, and First class air travel rises to 18%, while economy fares remain unchanged. IATA expresses disappointment, warning of negative effects on India's aviation sector
 "GST hike to make premium air travel costlier; IATA expresses disappointment")
Vedanta Group's Invenia aims for growth in data centre, system integration
edanta Group's Invenia Tech, the demerged digital infrastructure arm of Sterlite Technologies, plans to drive growth through fiber deployment, system integration, and data centre projects
 "Vedanta Group's Invenia aims for growth in data centre, system integration")
₹950 crore subsidy to boost EV adoption, infra expansion in Uttar Pradesh
The state registered sales of about 370,000 electric vehicles in FY25, ahead of Maharashtra (240,000), Karnataka (170,000) and Tamil Nadu (132,000)
 "₹950 crore subsidy to boost EV adoption, infra expansion in Uttar Pradesh")
Heavy rainfall hits Kharif crops in Rajasthan in the last fortnight
Major crops such as moong, bajra, maize, soybean, groundnut, and cotton are most impacted
 "Heavy rainfall hits Kharif crops in Rajasthan in the last fortnight")
Centre approves 60,000 tonnes of urea for Chhattisgarh amid shortage
The state government has said it is addressing supply chain issues and promoting alternative fertilisers, due to the shortfall of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and urea
 "Centre approves 60,000 tonnes of urea for Chhattisgarh amid shortage")
Thaw in India-China relations set to boost foreign tourist arrivals
Direct flights resumption, tourists visas to provide tailwinds for Indian travel and tourism sector
 "Thaw in India-China relations set to boost foreign tourist arrivals")
Diwali travel costs spike as airfares rise 52% on weak rupee, capacity cut
Airfares for Diwali week 2025 are up to 52 per cent higher year-on-year, with rupee weakness raising costs and aircraft shortages cutting flight capacity across routes
 "Diwali travel costs spike as airfares rise 52% on weak rupee, capacity cut")
New-age reality check: NSO set to reboot industrial activity codes
MoSPI drafts NIC-2025 to classify emerging activities from ashwagandha farming to drone toys and digital tutoring, aligning with UN ISIC standards
 "New-age reality check: NSO set to reboot industrial activity codes")
India's office market speeds up institutionalisation with more Reits ahead
India's office real estate is shifting from fragmented ownership to institutionalisation with rising Reit penetration, global investors, and growing demand from multinational occupiers
 "India's office market speeds up institutionalisation with more Reits ahead")
From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many
Above-normal monsoon this year has seen surge in kharif planting, driving up fertiliser demand, but heavy rains in northern states have also ruined standing crops, while floods have killed hundreds
 "From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many")
Datanomics: India Post's move may further hamper its foreign business
India Post halts US services as de-minimis exemption ends, bringing customs duties on all low-value imports
 "Datanomics: India Post's move may further hamper its foreign business")
JAL bidders to join challenge auction with ₹12,000 crore floor value
Lenders of Jaiprakash Associates have set Rs 12,000 crore as the minimum bid for a challenge auction on Friday, with five firms including Adani and Dalmia in contention
 "JAL bidders to join challenge auction with ₹12,000 crore floor value")
Favourable winds for steel stocks as China moves to cut production
Production curbs in China and a 3-year safeguard duty strengthen prospects for Indian steelmakers
 "Favourable winds for steel stocks as China moves to cut production")
Favourable winds for steel stocks as China moves to cut production
Production curbs in China and a 3-year safeguard duty strengthen prospects for Indian steelmakers
 "Favourable winds for steel stocks as China moves to cut production")
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
 "Ethical marketing code: Cost of compliance may rise for drug, device firms")
Jane Street files appeal in SAT, says Sebi probe 'biased, pre-determined'
Jane Street has appealed to the Securities Appellate Tribunal against Sebi's July 3 order, alleging denial of crucial documents and bias in the Nifty Bank manipulation probe
 "Jane Street files appeal in SAT, says Sebi probe 'biased, pre-determined'")
Dividend yield funds seen as stable option for sound risk-adjusted returns
These funds may underperform growth funds and lag during bull runs
 "Dividend yield funds seen as stable option for sound risk-adjusted returns")
Expansion lays bricks for Phoenix upgrade: Revamps, launches boost outlook
Motilal Oswal upgraded Phoenix Mills to a 'buy' rating and raised its target price to ₹2,044 from ₹1,673 earlier, implying a potential upside of 35 per cent
 "Expansion lays bricks for Phoenix upgrade: Revamps, launches boost outlook")
Expansion lays bricks for Phoenix upgrade: Revamps, launches boost outlook
Motilal Oswal upgraded Phoenix Mills to a 'buy' rating and raised its target price to ₹2,044 from ₹1,673 earlier, implying a potential upside of 35 per cent
 "Expansion lays bricks for Phoenix upgrade: Revamps, launches boost outlook")