New Delhi: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with Shri Sunil J. Singhi presiding as Chairperson. The meeting focused on initiatives to strengthen India’s retail trade sector, enhance trader welfare, and encourage adoption of digital and local commerce strategies. Shri…
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Indusfood 2026: APEDA’s Bharati Fuels F&B Startups
Shri Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026 at Expo Mart, Greater Noida on 8th January 2026. Recognized as Asia’s premier food and beverage trade show, this year’s edition spanned 120,000 square meters, making it the largest to date. The inauguration was…
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Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates New CGST Bhawan in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, October 25, 2025: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the newly constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan on Rani Jhansi Marg, Ghaziabad. The modern complex symbolizes India’s vision for efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly tax administration. Next-Generation Tax Infrastructure The Finance Minister described…
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GST Boosts Chhattisgarh Growth Across Cement Handloom & Dairy
Chhattisgarh is witnessing a surge in economic growth as recent GST reforms lower rates across key sectors including cement, handlooms, handicrafts, and dairy. These measures are reducing production costs, boosting consumer demand, creating thousands of jobs, and empowering women-led rural enterprises, driving inclusive development across the state. Cement Industry Sees…
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GST Reforms Boost Jharkhand’s Industry Agriculture & Tourism
Jharkhand, a mineral-rich and industrially vibrant state in eastern India, is poised for a significant economic boost following the recent GST reforms. By reducing tax rates across key sectors such as steel, iron, agriculture, forest products, and tourism, the reforms aim to lower costs, enhance affordability, and stimulate growth in…
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India Growth to Reach 6.5% in FY26 Amid US Tariff Risks
The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for India in FY 2025–26 to 6.5 percent, citing resilient domestic demand and tax reforms, but warns that a sharp 50 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on many Indian exports could curb growth to 6.3 percent in FY 2026–27. Stronger performance…
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GST 2.0: PM Modi Launches Savings Festival with New Reforms
New Delhi, September 21, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of what he called a “GST Savings Festival,” unveiling a sweeping reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The reforms, effective from September 22, 2025, simplify the indirect tax structure into two primary slabs…
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GST 2.0 to Return ₹2 Lakh Cr to Public: FM
Madurai, Tamil Nadu: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms, set to come into effect from September 22, 2025, will put nearly ₹2 lakh crore directly into the hands of the public, boosting domestic consumption and supporting economic growth. Addressing the 80th anniversary of…
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India’s Manufacturing Rise: From Reforms to Global Power
India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase, with fresh data showing strong growth and renewed investor confidence. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, led by a sharp 5.4% rise in manufacturing output. This momentum is being fuelled by flagship policies such as…
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India-EU FTA Talks Progress, Goyal Optimistic
New Delhi: India and the European Union are pushing forward with negotiations to finalise a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal described as fair, balanced, and full of opportunity. Addressing the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Goyal…