The Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) will be inaugurated by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on October 3, 2025, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. The conclave, themed “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times,” will run until October 5 and bring together domestic and international policymakers,…
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New GST Rates 2025: What Gets Cheaper This Navratri
India’s landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms came into effect today, September 22, with a major rate restructuring that reduces the number of slabs from four to two. Most goods and services will now be taxed at either 5% or 18%, while a special 40% rate will apply to…
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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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Mother Dairy Cuts Prices After GST 2.0 Reform
In a major relief for consumers, Mother Dairy announced on Tuesday that it will slash prices across its dairy and food products following the implementation of the government’s GST 2.0 reforms. The revised rates, effective from September 22, will make everyday essentials like paneer, butter, cheese, ghee, and ice creams…
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India to Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reaffirmed that India will continue importing Russian oil despite mounting pressure from the United States, which recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. She emphasized that New Delhi’s energy security and economic stability will guide its decisions, not external pressure. Speaking to…