Festive relief: TVs, ACs cheaper by ₹10,000, car GST cut
19 Aug 2025: This Diwali, bringing home a new TV, AC, or car could become easier than ever. Just before the festive season, the central government is preparing to give a big gift […]
Sitharaman to Present 2-Slab GST Overhaul at GoM Meet on August 20
(18 Aug 2025) In a pivotal move toward overhauling India’s indirect tax regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address a critical two-day meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on August […]
S&P Global raises India’s investment rating amid concerns over Trump tariffs
15 Aug 2025 : S&P Global Ratings on Thursday bumped up India’s investment grade rating, indicating that the economy’s growth prospects won’t be derailed by the US President Donald Trump administration’s 50 per cent […]
SBI Revises IMPS Charges, New Rules Effective from August 15
14 Aug 2025 : India’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has announced a major change for those who transfer money online through IMPS (Immediate Payment Service). This change will take […]
After ICICI, HDFC Also Hikes Minimum Balance Limit, Customers Impacted
13 Aug 2025 : After ICICI Bank, now HDFC Bank has also changed its saving account rules. Starting from August 1, 2025, customers opening new accounts will need to maintain a minimum balance of […]
Women’s Participation in Stock Market Surges, NSE Data Shows Significant Growth
13 Aug 2025: If you’re planning to buy gold, now could be a great opportunity. In the past few days, gold prices have seen a sharp drop, and the reason is a short but […]
Net Direct Tax Down 4% to ₹6.64 L Cr on Higher Refunds
India’s net direct tax collections — which account for all direct taxes (corporate, personal income, etc.) after adjusting for refunds — declined by 3.95% year-on-year, reaching ₹6.64 trillion in the fiscal year to […]
Amazon, Target Suspend Indian Orders Following Trump’s Steep 50% Import Tariff
12 Aug 2025 : After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, India’s textile and apparel industry has suffered a major blow. Major U.S. retailers such as Amazon and Target […]
India Emerges as Top Smartphone Supplier to the U.S., Electronics Output Hits ₹12 Lakh Crore
11 Aug 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)Highlighting India’s transformative growth, Vaishnaw noted that electronic exports have jumped eightfold—reaching ₹3 lakh crore—while the nation holds its position as the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. Recent […]
ICICI Bank Faces Backlash Over ₹50,000 Minimum Balance Requirement
11 Aug 2025 : India’s second-largest private bank, ICICI, has recently made a major change related to bank accounts, which has now brought it under scrutiny. The bank has increased the minimum balance requirement, […]