Trump tariff deadline looms: How should you position your stock portfolio? Experts weigh in
  • 22 Aug 2025 06:13 PM
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Trump tariff deadline looms: How should you position your stock portfolio? Experts weigh in

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/trump-tariff-deadline-looms-how-should-you-position-your-stock-portfolio-experts-weigh-in-11755765034405.html

Indian equity markets showed mixed performance in August 2025, recovering after six weeks of declines due to positive factors like easing CPI inflation and geopolitical optimism. However, challenges remain with significant FII outflows and impending US tariffs impacting export-heavy sectors.

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Nifty Auto up 5% in one week on GST cut hopes; M&M, Maruti among stocks poised for gains, says Nomura
  • 22 Aug 2025 06:20 PM
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Nifty Auto up 5% in one week on GST cut hopes; M&M, Maruti among stocks poised for gains, says Nomura

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-auto-up-5-in-one-week-on-gst-cut-hopes-m-m-maruti-among-stocks-poised-for-gains-says-nomura-11755847305173.html

The Auto index surged over 5% this week on hopes of a GST cut for small cars and two-wheeler ICE vehicles, potentially boosting demand and benefiting companies like Mahindra, Maruti, and TVS Motor. Nomura projects significant price reductions and sales increases if tax cuts materialize.

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CBIC extends GST July return filing date till August 27 for five rain-hit Mumbai region districts
  • 22 Aug 2025 06:04 PM
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CBIC extends GST July return filing date till August 27 for five rain-hit Mumbai region districts

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cbic-extends-gst-july-return-filing-date-till-august-27-for-five-rain-hit-mumbai-districts-11755786654158.html

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended deadline to file the GSTR-3B tax payment form till August 27 this year, for taxpayers in five specified districts of the Mumbai region due to heavy rains.

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Beware! Indian Inc faces biggest earnings downgrade in Asia as Trump tariff tantrum threatens growth
  • 22 Aug 2025 06:23 PM

Beware! Indian Inc faces biggest earnings downgrade in Asia as Trump tariff tantrum threatens growth

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/beware-indian-inc-faces-biggest-earnings-downgrade-in-asia-as-trump-tariff-tantrum-threatens-growth-11755860025800.html

Indian companies have seen the steepest earnings downgrades in Asia, with analysts slashing forecasts as steep U.S. tariffs heighten risks to growth even if proposed domestic tax cuts help cushion the impact.

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GST reforms: SBI Life, HDFC Life to LIC - Insurance stocks rally on reports of GoM proposal to exempt taxes on premiums
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:29 PM

GST reforms: SBI Life, HDFC Life to LIC - Insurance stocks rally on reports of GoM proposal to exempt taxes on premiums

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sbi-life-hdfc-life-to-lic-insurance-stocks-rally-on-reports-of-gom-proposal-to-exempt-gst-on-premiums-11755749504940.html

GST GoM Convenor and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced that the GoM has decided to back the Centre’s recommendation to fully exempt the Individual Life and Health Insurance policy from GST, which is currently 18%.

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Viksit path: India needs next-gen reforms to navigate a world of uncertainties
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:37 PM

Viksit path: India needs next-gen reforms to navigate a world of uncertainties

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-economic-resilience-prime-minister-narendra-modi-reforms-supply-chain-disruptions-ease-of-doing-business-factory-11755671424194.html

Today’s global economic landscape is characterized by geopolitical uncertainties, slowing growth, fragmented supply chains, volatile financial markets and relentless technological change. India has demonstrated strong economic resilience in times of crises, turning them into opportunities through reforms. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the roadmap for India’s next-generation reforms.

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GoM on rate rationalisation meets to discuss Centres GST rate cut proposal
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:33 PM

GoM on rate rationalisation meets to discuss Centres GST rate cut proposal

Source: https://www.livemint.com/focus/gom-on-rate-rationalisation-meets-to-discuss-centres-gst-rate-cut-proposal-11755753324080.html

New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) A crucial meeting of the GoM of state finance ministers on GST rate rationalisation began on Thursday as they started deliberation on the Centre's proposal to reduce tax slabs to 5 and 18 per cent.

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Bond yields rise above 6.5% as markets weigh fiscal impact of GST reforms
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:44 PM

Bond yields rise above 6.5% as markets weigh fiscal impact of GST reforms

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/bonds/bond-yields-rise-above-6-5-as-markets-weigh-fiscal-impact-of-gst-reforms-11755768943801.html

The spread between the RBI repo rate at 5.50% and the 10-year government bond yield at recent high of 6.54% stands at around 104 basis points, reflecting a modestly upward-sloping yield curve.

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Expert view: Indian stock market may remain rangebound with opportunities in niche areas, says Trivesh D of Tradejini
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:42 PM

Expert view: Indian stock market may remain rangebound with opportunities in niche areas, says Trivesh D of Tradejini

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/expert-view-indian-stock-market-may-remain-rangebound-with-opportunities-in-niche-areas-says-trivesh-d-of-tradejini-11755767057451.html

As the Indian stock market grapples with high valuations and stagnant earnings, expert Trivesh D of Tradejini highlights sectors poised for growth amid the uncertainty. With GST reforms in play and a focus on niche opportunities, investors must stay vigilant in this evolving landscape.

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GST rejig: Group of Ministers accepts Centre's rate rationalisation proposal to scrap 12% and 28% slabs
  • 21 Aug 2025 06:39 PM

GST rejig: Group of Ministers accepts Centre's rate rationalisation proposal to scrap 12% and 28% slabs

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-rejig-group-of-ministers-accepts-centre-rate-rationalisation-proposal-to-scrap-12-and-18-percent-slabs-tax-india-11755765571254.html

GST rejig: Group of Ministers accepts the Centre's rate rationalisation proposal, which includes consolidating the slabs into two — 5 per cent and 18 per cent, and scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent slab rates.

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