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GST 2.0 kicks in today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s next-generation GST reforms come into effect on Monday, September 22, marking the launch of GST 2.0. The GST 2.0 overhaul aims to simplify taxation and reduce the financial burden on households, businesses, and farmers, bringing relief just in time for the festive season. This…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: India Inc is eyeing a bumper festival season, hoping that price cuts—which go beyond the GST reset in many cases—result in a rush of buyers in stores and revive consumer demand, helping more than offset the adverse impact of tariffs on the Indian economy.Sellers across ice cream parlours, grocery stores, and footwear…
H-1B visa fee hike impact on Indian IT stocks today: Indian equity markets opened the week on a cautious note as investors digested the shock announcement from Washington, a steep hike in the cost of H-1B visas. This comes after the Trump administration raised the one-time fee for new H-1B petitions to an unprecedented $100,000…
Profit booking could be witnessed as we hover near all-time highs, however buy on dips can be maintained for Gold this week. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to maintain their bullish trend, and a buy on dips strategy may work well for investors, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research…
Market analysts anticipate continued stability with an upward trend, supported by potential consumption increases as GST rate reductions take effect. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday as IT stocks tanked following Donald Trump administration’s H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000. While Nifty50…
Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar held steady as investors assessed the US monetary policy outlook after last week’s Federal Reserve rate cut. Adding to the unease, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on worker visas kept sentiment in check, particularly for India’s tech sector.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Lemon Tree Hotels, and Bharti Airtel. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting September 22, 2025:Nifty ViewAs we approach the vibrant Navratri…
NEW DELHI: A new UN report, “Gender Snapshot 2025”, has cautioned that emerging data shows nearly 28% of jobs for women globally are at risk from artificial intelligence compared to 21% of men’s jobs. Noting the digital future could also be a great equaliser, it calls for urgent measures to bridge the “gender digital divide”.The…
NEW DELHI: From crunchy ragi crisps and foxtail-millet nachos to choco-millet bars, domestic FMCG companies, MNCs and agile startups are rolling out flavour-packed formats that give traditional chips and savouries a nutrient-rich twist.In a sluggish packaged-food market, constant innovation and a stream of new product launches are fuelling growth, as companies race to attract consumers…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: RBI is considering a proposal to regulate the use of device locking technology in case of continued default for some small-ticket personal loans – but with explicit safeguards. Sources said a final decision on the issue has not been taken, but the needs of consumers and lenders have to be balanced.In some…
