Big FMCG flags market data as new-age channels gain share
Companies say traditional benchmarks miss large modern retail and rapid-delivery channels, prompting independent tracking of buying trends.
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India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say
India is set to significantly reduce import duties on cars from the European Union. Tariffs will drop to 40% from as high as 110%. This move is part of a major free trade agreement expected soon. European automakers like Volkswagen…
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Pro tem extension may add 1,200 MSMEs to telecom gear space
In order to reduce the compliance burden on vendors for testing and certification, the government has recently reduced fees by 50% for Indian startups, MSMEs and women-owned enterprises, along with a complete fee waiver for central and state government testing…
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India moving towards becoming third-largest economy in near future: President Murmu
In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, she said the country is recording continuous economic growth, driven by large-scale investments in world-class infrastructure and guided by the principles of ‘atmanirbharata’ and ‘swadeshi’.
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Budget 2026: Jewellery sector seeks duty rationalisation, reforms and GST cuts
India’s gems and jewellery industry is pushing for GST cuts, customs reforms, and policy changes in the Union Budget 2026-2027 to boost exports and competitiveness. Key demands include rationalizing GST on gold and silver jewellery to 1.25% and operationalizing the…
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ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO, alleges players duped of Rs 734 cr using bots
The Enforcement Directorate has charged online gaming firm WinZO and its promoters, accusing it of rigging real-money games using bots and AI. Investigators say users lost Rs 734 crore after being misled into unfair play. The agency also alleged that…
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