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ITC, Radico Khaitan, VST: How to trade sin stocks amid GST reforms?
Technical charts show that alcohol and tobacco-related stocks such as ITC, VST Industries and United Spirits seem to be unfavourably placed, and could fall up to 18 per cent from here.
 "ITC, Radico Khaitan, VST: How to trade sin stocks amid GST reforms?")
SME IPOs regain momentum after three-month lull, raise ₹3,131 crore
Experts attribute it to buoyant market sentiment and pursuit of better listing gains among investors
 "SME IPOs regain momentum after three-month lull, raise ₹3,131 crore")
GST tweaks may impact electric vehicle demand, near-term car sales
Move likely to benefit smaller cars which have been under pressure
 "GST tweaks may impact electric vehicle demand, near-term car sales")
DIY investors lose edge in direct mutual fund market, shows data
Guided assets grow faster than self-managed ones
 "DIY investors lose edge in direct mutual fund market, shows data")
Low savings account interest rates fuel a rush to liquid mutual funds
Net new account openings swell to 220,000 in 2025
 "Low savings account interest rates fuel a rush to liquid mutual funds")
Credgenics acquires Arrise to build full-stack collections platform
Arrise was founded in 2019. It has a presence across more than 25 states through a network of over 5,000 professionals. It provides calling services in more than 13 languages
 "Credgenics acquires Arrise to build full-stack collections platform")
US tariff impact: MSME NPA classification period likely to be doubled
"The proposal to extend the loan default period for MSMEs from 90 days to 180 days is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet soon," the official said
 "US tariff impact: MSME NPA classification period likely to be doubled")
Tariff turbulence: Ludhiana industries oscillate between resilience, risk
The final report in the series gauges Ludhiana's industrial pulse as 50% US tariff looms
 "Tariff turbulence: Ludhiana industries oscillate between resilience, risk")
Centre asks banks to extend long-term loans for electric mobility
The government is set to have a laser sharp focus on e-trucks in India's EV transition journey, which - according to Niti Aayog's findings in a recent report - have virtually not taken off
 "Centre asks banks to extend long-term loans for electric mobility")
Flipkart's roots in Tier-II, -III cities will help qcom rollout: Biswas
We want to build a daily essentials platform and create a habit amongst customers to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, perishable items, etc., from Minutes, says Biswas
 "Flipkart's roots in Tier-II, -III cities will help qcom rollout: Biswas")
Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash
While building on earlier initiatives such as the Integrated Battle Group concept, experts emphasise that the shift should be recognised as a distinct evolution
 "Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash")
Apple rings up record run in India's phone exports amid US tariff threat
Apple Inc has led the charge despite concerns that it might slow its expansion in India. Its iPhone exports rose 63 per cent to $7.5 billion in April-July this year, compared with $4.6 bn a year ago
 "Apple rings up record run in India's phone exports amid US tariff threat")
Mobile phone makers pitch for 5% GST in rate revamp to spur demand
Industry bodies representing device makers had earlier this year petitioned the finance ministry for a shift to 12 per cent, as the government reviewed GST rate slabs
 "Mobile phone makers pitch for 5% GST in rate revamp to spur demand")
Traders likely to keep input tax credit on old stocks in GST revamp
The GST Council is also likely to update the tax administration system to ensure a smooth transition and shield businesses from additional costs
 "Traders likely to keep input tax credit on old stocks in GST revamp")
RITES targets ₹10,000 crore order book by FY26, eyes private sector growth
RITES ended FY25 with ₹8,800 crore in orders and aims for ₹10,000 crore by FY26, focusing on execution, private sector projects, and exports to West Asia and Latin America
 "RITES targets ₹10,000 crore order book by FY26, eyes private sector growth")
Govt must resolve SEZ units' problems arising from definition of 'services'
SEZ service exports face DTA payment disputes, GST relief linked to strict compliance, and CBIC eases customs with a single all-India electronic bond system
 "Govt must resolve SEZ units' problems arising from definition of 'services'")
Scanty monsoon rainfall fans crop loss fear among farmers in Rajasthan
Lack of rainfall is likely to damage the most important crops, guar, and pearl millet (bajra)
 "Scanty monsoon rainfall fans crop loss fear among farmers in Rajasthan")
Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners
Recent office demand has been driven by global capability centres (GCCs), flex space operators, and domestic businesses
 "Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners")
Datanomics: Floods and drought mark India's changing monsoon pattern
States such as Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67), and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excess to large excess rainfall
 "Datanomics: Floods and drought mark India's changing monsoon pattern")
Datanomics: Floods and drought mark India's changing monsoon pattern
States such as Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67), and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excess to large excess rainfall
 "Datanomics: Floods and drought mark India's changing monsoon pattern")