Shares to buy in short term: Mehta Equities’ Riyank suggests Stallion Fluorochem, Q Power, Dabur stock to buy
  • 02 Sep 2025 06:06 PM
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Shares to buy in short term: Mehta Equities’ Riyank suggests Stallion Fluorochem, Q Power, Dabur stock to buy

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/shares-to-buy-in-short-term-mehta-equities-riyank-suggests-stallion-fluorochem-q-power-dabur-stock-to-buy-11756792706432.html

Indian stock market saw gains on Tuesday, driven by Reliance Industries ahead of a key GST Council meeting. The Nifty 50 rose 0.45% to 24,734. Positive sentiment stems from strong GDP figures and potential GST cuts for various products, possibly boosting consumer spending.

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India Inc’s efficiency gains face a GST test. Can they rebound amid weak demand?
  • 02 Sep 2025 06:33 PM
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India Inc’s efficiency gains face a GST test. Can they rebound amid weak demand?

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/india-inc-s-efficiency-gains-face-a-gst-test-can-they-rebound-amid-weak-demand-11756797303407.html

Corporate India, leaner than ever from efficiency gains forged through indirect tax reforms, faces a fresh challenge as the government’s GST overhaul threatens to lock up cash and lengthen working capital cycles, even as weak demand clouds their growth prospects.

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Expert view: Indian stock markets may remain choppy in the short term, says ASK Investment's deputy CIO
  • 01 Sep 2025 06:38 PM
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Expert view: Indian stock markets may remain choppy in the short term, says ASK Investment's deputy CIO

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/expert-view-indian-stock-markets-may-remain-choppy-in-the-short-term-says-ask-investments-deputy-cio-11756719530256.html

Expert view: As global economic shifts loom, Indian stock markets may experience volatility. Expert insights reveal how US tariffs, domestic demand, and government reforms will shape the near-term landscape.

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Just 3 Nifty50 stocks post double-digit gains in August; Hero Moto top performer
  • 01 Sep 2025 06:33 PM

Just 3 Nifty50 stocks post double-digit gains in August; Hero Moto top performer

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/just-3-nifty50-stocks-post-double-digit-gains-in-august-hero-moto-top-performer-11756711007334.html

Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, and Eicher Motors stood out in August with substantial gains amid a weak market. Hero MotoCorp surged 20%, Maruti Suzuki 17.3%, and Eicher Motors 11.6%, buoyed by expectations of GST cuts and favorable economic conditions.

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BCAS Proposes Next-Gen GST Reforms to Simplify Tax System
  • 01 Sep 2025 06:58 PM

BCAS Proposes Next-Gen GST Reforms to Simplify Tax System

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/bcas-proposes-next-gen-gst-reforms-simplify-tax-system.html

In a significant move to streamline India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society (BCAS) has submitted a representation to the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council Secretariat, and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC). This communication, dated August 30, 2025, outlines a series of “next-generational” reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and aligning with the vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 79th Independence Day address. The proposals are categorized into substantive and procedural suggestions, covering structural reforms, rate rationalization, and ease of living.

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Market outlook: US Tariffs bite, GST 2.0 in focus; Emkay sees Nifty 50 at 28,000 by September 2026
  • 01 Sep 2025 06:24 PM

Market outlook: US Tariffs bite, GST 2.0 in focus; Emkay sees Nifty 50 at 28,000 by September 2026

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/market-outlook-us-tariffs-bite-gst-2-0-in-focus-emkay-sees-nifty-50-at-28-000-by-september-2026-11756708571484.html

Market outlook: The imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports by the US from August 27 has crystallized the worst-case scenario. According to Emkay, the direct impact appears limited at ~0.5% of GDP in FY26, with negligible effect on the earnings of listed companies.

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GST 2.0 should pave way towards single tax rate: Report
  • 01 Sep 2025 06:30 PM

GST 2.0 should pave way towards single tax rate: Report

Source: https://www.livemint.com/focus/gst-2-0-should-pave-way-towards-single-tax-rate-report-11756715665728.html

New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) The long-term success of Goods and Services Tax (GST) lies in moving towards a single nationwide tax rate, and that GST 2.0 must act as the stepping stone by keeping to just two slabs – 5 per cent and 18 per cent – while capping the peak rate firmly at 18 per cent, not 40 per cent, a report said.

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Eight states want GST rate cuts to be linked to revenue guarantee
  • 30 Aug 2025 05:21 PM

Eight states want GST rate cuts to be linked to revenue guarantee

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-rate-cuts-should-be-linked-to-revenue-guarantee-businesses-should-not-profiteer-say-eight-states-11756485954748.html

The tax rate restructure proposals mainly include compressing the four-rate GST structure into a two-rate regime, with most of the products and services getting shifted to lower slabs.

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