How freelancers can avoid losing up to 7% of income from global clients
  • 17 Nov 2025 06:32 PM
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How freelancers can avoid losing up to 7% of income from global clients

Source: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/indian-freelancers-global-clients-payments-income-maximize-strategies-11763356622020.html

NEW DELHI : How to receive payments from global clients without losing a significant portion to conversion and transfer charges remains a constant dilemma for freelance tech writer Tushar Mehta.

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Hero Moto’s Q2 comeback puts it back in the race
  • 17 Nov 2025 06:35 PM
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Hero Moto’s Q2 comeback puts it back in the race

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/mark-to-market/hero-motocorp-q2-results-earnings-motorcycles-sales-rural-demand-11763364182693.html

It is pouring earnings upgrades for Hero Motocorp Ltd, following its decent September quarter (Q2FY26) earnings performance.

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FMCG volume growth moderates amid GST transition in September quarter, value up 12.9%: NielsenIQ
  • 17 Nov 2025 06:28 PM
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FMCG volume growth moderates amid GST transition in September quarter, value up 12.9%: NielsenIQ

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/fmcg-volume-growth-gst-transition-value-food-staples-consumption-11763353129898.html

New Delhi: India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector reported a 5.4% rise in September-quarter volumes, which moderated sequentially on account of the transition to new goods and services tax rates, while the value of sales jumped 12.9%, according to data released by consumer intelligence platform NielsenIQ.

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Clouds of uncertainty promise no relief but it’s the silver linings that matter—especially to India
  • 17 Nov 2025 06:25 PM

Clouds of uncertainty promise no relief but it’s the silver linings that matter—especially to India

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/imf-uncertainty-index-international-monetary-fund-world-economy-india-supply-side-demand-economics-11763272144416.html

Hope springs eternal in the midst of despair, be it the global economy or Indian. But before we come to the encouraging bits, the bad news first. A new study released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that its World Uncertainty Index has doubled from its January level.

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₹645 Crore ITC Scam Cracked After Discovery of Extensive Fake-Invoice Network
  • 15 Nov 2025 06:25 PM

₹645 Crore ITC Scam Cracked After Discovery of Extensive Fake-Invoice Network

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/rs-645-crore-itc-scam-cracked-discovery-extensive-fake-invoice-network.html

In a major enforcement breakthrough, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Delhi Zonal Unit, has busted a large-scale racket involving fraudulent availment and passing of Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth approx. ₹645 crore. The fraud was executed through an intricate web of 229 dummy GST-registered firms, allegedly controlled by a Delhi-based syndicate.

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Tata Motors says no to softer emission rules for small cars, flags safety risks
  • 15 Nov 2025 06:21 PM

Tata Motors says no to softer emission rules for small cars, flags safety risks

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/tata-motors-softer-emission-rules-small-cars-safety-risks-toyota-maruti-cafe-carmakers-11763129622411.html

A proposal put forth by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, which oversees the norms, outlined lenient emission reduction targets for cars weighing less than 909 kg. Most carmakers besides Maruti Suzuki and Toyota opposed this.

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Ashok Leyland’s Q2 surprise puts the stock in top gear
  • 14 Nov 2025 05:26 PM

Ashok Leyland’s Q2 surprise puts the stock in top gear

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/mark-to-market/ashok-leyland-q2-stock-results-market-commercial-vehicles-profit-risks-11763101001597.html

Ashok Leyland Ltd hit a new 52-week high on Friday as investors cheered its September quarter (Q2FY26) results, which were announced on Thursday.

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From compliance to confidence—Why Budget 2026–27 should pave the way for a trust-driven indirect tax regime
  • 13 Nov 2025 06:09 PM

From compliance to confidence—Why Budget 2026–27 should pave the way for a trust-driven indirect tax regime

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/compliance-budget-2026-27-trust-indirect-tax-regime-gst-2-0-customs-ease-of-doing-business-11762949379961.html

India’s indirect tax system has undergone remarkable transformation. The rollout of the goods and services tax (GST) and the landmark reforms announced on 3 September have established a modern, digital and more predictable framework.

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Retail inflation plunges to record low of 0.25% in October
  • 12 Nov 2025 06:17 PM

Retail inflation plunges to record low of 0.25% in October

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-retail-inflation-october-cpi-rbi-inflation-target-gst-impact-inflation-11762926709116.html

The current print is sharply lower than the RBI’s inflation projection of 1.8% for the October-December quarter. This means that unless inflation rises sharply in the next two months, it may end the third quarter undershooting the central bank’s forecast.

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Government Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare Through GST and Duty Cuts
  • 12 Nov 2025 06:23 PM

Government Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare Through GST and Duty Cuts

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/government-prioritizes-affordable-healthcare-gst-duty-cuts.html

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, addressing the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit, highlighted the Government’s focus on affordable healthcare through GST reduction on health and life insurance from 18% to 0%, and lower duties on medical devices and essential drugs.

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