- 05 May 2025 06:45 PM
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Indian stock market: Is it wise to start accumulating stocks despite an escalation in India-Pakistan conflict? EXPLAINED
Indian stock benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 ended higher on May 5, driven by positive global cues and expectations of a US-China trade deal. The Sensex closed with a gain of 295 points, or 0.37 per cent, at 80,796.84, while the Nifty 50 settled at 24,461.15, up 114 points, or 0.47 per cent.
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- 03 May 2025 06:30 PM
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Mint Quick Edit | India’s GST peak is reassuring
At ₹2.37 trillion in April, the country’s goods and services tax (GST) revenue is not just the highest ever, it’s 13% higher than the previous peak achieved last April. What does this tell us about how the economy is doing?
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- 03 May 2025 06:49 PM
- New
Arvind Shrivastava takes charge as revenue secretary
Shrivastava will play a key role in shaping proposals for GST Council meetings in coordination with state governments.
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- 03 May 2025 06:51 PM
Athletics-US sprinter Kerley to miss Grand Slam Track meet after arrest for battery
(Reuters) -Twice Olympic 100 metres medallist Fred Kerley has been arrested for allegedly punching hurdler and ex-girlfriend Alaysha Johnson in the face, police said on Friday, and, as a result, he will not compete in the Grand Slam Track event in Miami this weekend.
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- 01 May 2025 06:17 PM
Here's how NRIs can save up to 18% GST on insurance premiums
Insurance attracts Goods and Services Tax (GST), which increases its price by up to 18%. However, non-resident Indians (NRIs) can save on GST in their insurance premiums.
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- 01 May 2025 06:15 PM
GST collection rises 12.6% to highest-ever of ₹2.37 lakh crore in April 2025
India's GST revenue from domestic transactions rose 10.7 per cent to about ₹1.9 lakh crore, while revenue from imported goods was up 20.8 per cent to ₹46,913 crore.
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- 30 Apr 2025 06:30 PM
Carney’s election win in Canada can actually be called historic
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party victory in Canada’s federal elections may well be remembered as one of the biggest political turnarounds in electoral history. A year ago, Canada’s political landscape seemed to favour the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre. The seat tally in Canada’s House of Commons gives the Liberals a fourth consecutive term in power, as they’re within a whisker of the 172-seat majority mark, with the Conservatives lagging by two-dozen seats.
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- 29 Apr 2025 06:15 PM
Indian economy showing resilience amid global uncertainties, says finance ministry
The ministry added in its latest economic review that the private sector and policymakers must be mindful of global risks and act urgently to prevent uncertainty from dampening momentum.
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- 29 Apr 2025 06:13 PM
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Looking to buy gold on auspicious day? See if Dubai or India gives you better rates
As we near the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, you may be considering buying gold on the occasion. Check here to compare gold prices in Dubai and India to see which gives you better rates after GST and customs duty is added.
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- 28 Apr 2025 05:51 PM
Chartering the troubled waters of accommodation services under GST
Until last year, the hospitality and rental sectors benefitted from a broad tax exemption on renting residential dwellings. However, with effect from 15 July 2024, a separate conditional exemption was carved out for accommodation services, relieving these from the levy of goods and services tax, or GST.
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