Govt allows revised MRP stickers on unsold stock after GST rate changes
  • 09 Sep 2025 06:24 PM
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Govt allows revised MRP stickers on unsold stock after GST rate changes

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-rate-revision-gst-rate-cuts-mrp-revisions-pre-packaged-goods-consumer-prices-fmcg-11757411305276.html

Manufacturers and importers can adjust maximum retail prices to reflect new GST rates until 31 December, easing transition and reducing packaging waste.

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Govt working on comprehensive package to support exporters hit by US tariffs: Sitharaman
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:14 PM
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Govt working on comprehensive package to support exporters hit by US tariffs: Sitharaman

Source: https://www.livemint.com/focus/govt-working-on-comprehensive-package-to-support-exporters-hit-by-us-tariffs-sitharaman-11757321347164.html

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The government is working on a comprehensive package to support Indian exporters impacted by a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, asserting a multi-departmental engagement is underway to assess the impact on Indian shipments.

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GST rate cut euphoria fading away from the Indian stock market? Key challenges ahead
  • 08 Sep 2025 04:43 PM
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GST rate cut euphoria fading away from the Indian stock market? Key challenges ahead

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/gst-rate-cut-euphoria-fading-away-from-the-indian-stock-market-key-challenges-ahead-11757302320200.html

The Nifty 50 and Sensex started positively, driven by global signals and GST rate cuts, yet concerns linger about sustaining gains. Analysts suggest short-term global trends will dominate, while the GST reforms may boost consumer demand post-September 22.

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SAIL, JSW Steel to Tata Steel: Why are metal stocks skyrocketing today? Explained
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:06 PM

SAIL, JSW Steel to Tata Steel: Why are metal stocks skyrocketing today? Explained

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sail-jsw-steel-to-tata-steel-why-are-metal-stocks-skyrocketing-today-explained-11757320336492.html

Morgan Stanley expects select steel stocks to outperform the broader India Materials sector over the next few months. The brokerage upgraded its ratings on JSW Steel, Tata Steel, and SAIL, while maintaining an Equalweight stance on Jindal Steel & Power.

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Auto stocks continue to draw investors attention; Bharat Forge jumps nearly 6 pc
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:33 PM

Auto stocks continue to draw investors attention; Bharat Forge jumps nearly 6 pc

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/auto-stocks-continue-to-draw-investors-attention-bharat-forge-jumps-nearly-6-pc-11757331400656.html

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) Auto stocks continued to remain on buyers' radar on Monday, fuelled by hopes of demand recovery following the recent GST rate cut announcement.

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Nifty Auto surges over 3% as rally extends post GST rate cuts; 5 index stocks hit record highs
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:20 PM

Nifty Auto surges over 3% as rally extends post GST rate cuts; 5 index stocks hit record highs

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-auto-surges-over-3-as-rally-extends-post-gst-rate-cuts-5-index-stocks-hit-record-highs-11757319712862.html

The Nifty Auto index climbed 3.4% to 27,220 points, driven by a rally in auto stocks following GST rate cuts. Automakers like Tata Motors and Mahindra announced significant price cuts across key models.

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Why now is the right time to invest in bonds
  • 08 Sep 2025 04:51 PM

Why now is the right time to invest in bonds

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/bonds/why-now-is-the-right-time-to-invest-in-bonds-11757320278546.html

Investing in bonds is essential for portfolio diversification and stability, especially during equity market volatility. Recent economic changes and interest rate trends in India present a favorable opportunity for bond investments, with yields now more attractive than traditional fixed deposits.

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Supreme Court transfers online money gaming law challenges to itself
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:26 PM

Supreme Court transfers online money gaming law challenges to itself

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/supreme-court-online-gaming-ban-online-money-gaming-law-india-supreme-court-online-gaming-ban-11757321387853.html

The Supreme Court clarified that all proceedings pending before the high courts regarding challenges to the new gaming law will now be heard only by the top court, and the high courts will not entertain any petition on related cases.

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CBIC to engage with insurers to work out transition mechanism for ITC on exempt policies: Sitharaman
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:28 PM

CBIC to engage with insurers to work out transition mechanism for ITC on exempt policies: Sitharaman

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/cbic-to-engage-with-insurers-to-work-out-transition-mechanism-for-itc-on-exempt-policies-sitharaman-11757325883545.html

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will be engaging with the insurance industry to work out a transition mechanism for the accumulated input tax credit (ITC) of those policies which have been exempted from tax with effect from September 22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

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Trump tariffs: GST cuts help but India must raise its game
  • 08 Sep 2025 05:30 PM

Trump tariffs: GST cuts help but India must raise its game

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/gst-rate-reform-india-simplification-donald-trump-tariffs-council-indirect-tax-gdp-ratio-manufacturing-policy-pharma-us-11757235986117.html

Nothing focuses the mind like a commonly felt external threat. Suddenly, the quagmire that had developed in India’s goods and services tax (GST) regime has been cleaned up. Even though the GST Council had begun to discuss changes some time ago, those discussions were gridlocked. Voila, just this week, we have GST rate simplification, thanks to US President Donald Trump’s 50% effective tariff on India.

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