The Goods and Services Tax Council may soon resolve the tax issues on notebooks and textbooks. Currently, manufacturers face higher costs due to the 18 percent GST on paper. This impacts the final prices for consumers. The council might lower…
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India achieves a significant milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates BSNL’s indigenous 4G network on September 27. This positions India among a select group of nations capable of manufacturing their own telecom equipment. The nationwide rollout across 98,000 sites…
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Indian citizens are eager to adopt AI agents for public services, seeking proactive, personalized, and seamless experiences, a Salesforce report reveals. An overwhelming 100% are willing to use AI for government interactions. Citizens desire automatic enrollment in eligible programs and…
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Copper prices are projected to surge to $11,700 per metric tonne due to robust demand driven by electrification, EV adoption, and AI data centers. Supply constraints, exacerbated by the Grasberg mine disruption and refining bottlenecks, have tightened the market. Inventories…
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The US decision to impose 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals from October 1, 2025, may benefit Indian generic drug manufacturers. This is because the increased prices of branded drugs could shift demand towards more affordable generic alternatives. India currently supplies…
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Consumer demand surged this festive season, with sales jumping 23-25% in the first two days of Navratri compared to last year. GST rate reductions on popular products, particularly large-screen TVs and fashion items, fueled this growth. E-commerce platforms experienced record…
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