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GST Reforms to Boost Manipur’s Growth: 5% Tax Cuts on Coffee, Handlooms, Bamboo Crafts, and More

💡 GST Reforms 2025: A Big Boost for Manipur’s Local Economy The latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms announced by the government are set to accelerate Manipur’s economic growth, especially across handloom, bamboo craft, coffee, and food processing sectors. The GST rate cuts — some reduced to as low as 5% and even 0%…

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India Inc to Offer 9% Salary Hike in 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty: Aon Salary Survey Reveals

India’s corporate sector is expected to grant an average 9% salary increase in 2026, signaling cautious optimism amid geopolitical instability and trade tensions, according to the Aon Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26. The report by global professional services firm Aon reveals that Indian businesses remain resilient and strategically focused on sustainable workforce growth,…

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MOIL Achieves Record September Output of 1.52 Lakh Tonnes; Posts Best-Ever Q2 Production and Exploration Growth

ndia’s leading manganese ore producer, MOIL Limited, has achieved yet another production milestone, reporting its highest-ever September output of 1.52 lakh tonnes, marking a 3.8% year-on-year growth. According to a statement by the Ministry of Steel, the PSU also recorded best-ever quarterly performance in production, sales, and exploration during the second quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26….

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GIFT City Puts Gujarat on the Global Map as India’s First International Finance Hub

India is steadily carving its name on the world financial stage, and at the heart of this transformation lies GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City). The project, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat’s Chief Minister in 2007-08, is now evolving into a world-class global financial and technology hub, comparable to…

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Sensex Rises 100 Points, Nifty Above 24,650 as Investors Await RBI MPC Decision

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday as investors remained cautious yet optimistic ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (RBI MPC) meeting outcome. If today’s momentum continues, benchmark indices could snap their 8-day losing streak, offering some relief to investors who have witnessed persistent selling pressure in recent…

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IIT Madras Director Calls H-1B Visa Fee Hike a ‘Blessing in Disguise’; Says Craze for US Jobs is Over

The recent announcement by US President Donald Trump to raise the H-1B visa application fee from $10,000 to a staggering $100,000 has sparked a heated global debate. While the move has created anxiety among tech companies and aspiring professionals, the Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti, has called it a “blessing in disguise” for…

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India’s Car Sales Surge Under New GST 2.0 Reforms: Navratri Festivities Drive Record Demand

India’s automobile market has received a powerful boost with the implementation of the new GST 2.0 reforms, coinciding with the auspicious start of Navratri 2025. The reforms, which have rationalised GST rates on passenger and commercial vehicles, have translated into lower car prices and stronger consumer sentiment. Major carmakers like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor…

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GST Savings Festival 2025: Full List of Items Getting Cheaper and Costlier Under New Tax Rules

India is rolling out a revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure from September 22, 2025, promoted as the “GST Savings Festival” or Next-Generation GST. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that this reform will not only put more money into consumers’ hands but also strengthen the economy by ₹2 lakh crore. But what does this…

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Aavin Yet to Cut Prices After GST Reduction While Amul, Nandini, Milma Slash Dairy Rates

Tamil Nadu’s state-run milk cooperative Aavin is facing criticism for not reducing the prices of dairy products like ghee, butter, paneer, and chocolates, even after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on these items was reduced from 12% to 5%. While leading cooperatives such as Amul, Nandini (Karnataka), and Milma (Kerala) have already slashed their…

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