India’s is fast urbanizing but the path remains poorly lit: here’s how robust data could change that
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:42 PM
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India’s is fast urbanizing but the path remains poorly lit: here’s how robust data could change that

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-urbanizing-robust-data-small-towns-census-cities-policymakers-villages-maharashtra-11783932080605.html

The country's urban population is growing faster than official numbers indicate. While policymakers seem to have an inkling of this, three measures could help ensure a regular supply of robust data.

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Claude AI subscriptions now available in rupees: Check how much Pro, Max and Team plans cost in India
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:38 PM
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Claude AI subscriptions now available in rupees: Check how much Pro, Max and Team plans cost in India

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/claude-ai-subscriptions-now-available-in-rupees-check-how-much-pro-max-and-team-plans-cost-in-india-11783959487803.html

Indian users subscribing to Claude AI will no longer have to pay in US dollars as Anthropic now displays India-specific pricing for its Pro, Max and Team plans on its official website, allowing customers to subscribe and pay in rupees instead.

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Online gaming firms move SC for review of 28% GST verdict
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:46 PM
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Online gaming firms move SC for review of 28% GST verdict

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/online-gaming-firms-sc-ruling-review-28-gst-11784016545683.html

Online gaming companies have moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its 27 May judgment upholding the constitutional validity of the 28% goods and services tax (GST) levy on online gaming and rejecting challenges to retrospective tax demands worth over ₹1.5 trillion.

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The week in charts: high fiscal deficit, industrial production growth, weak monsoon
  • 04 Jul 2026 04:24 PM

The week in charts: high fiscal deficit, industrial production growth, weak monsoon

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-economy-fiscal-deficit-iip-monsoon-gst-ai-11782973674067.html

India received only 99.5 mm of rainfall, making June 2026 the fifth driest June since 1901, raising concerns over El Niño's impact on the monsoon.

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Nine Years of GST: Simplifying Taxation, Strengthening India
  • 02 Jul 2026 05:51 PM

Nine Years of GST: Simplifying Taxation, Strengthening India

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/nine-years-gst-simplifying-taxation-strengthening-india.html

The PIB Backgrounder on Nine Years of GST highlights the transformation of India’s indirect tax system since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 1 July 2017. GST replaced multiple Central and State taxes with a unified tax framework, promoting the vision of “One Nation, One Tax.”

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Haryana Tops India in GST Growth with 32% Revenue Surge in Q1 FY 2026-27
  • 02 Jul 2026 05:50 PM

Haryana Tops India in GST Growth with 32% Revenue Surge in Q1 FY 2026-27

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/haryana-tops-india-gst-growth-32-percent-revenue-surge-q1-fy-2026-27.html

Haryana celebrated the 9th anniversary of GST implementation on 1 July 2026 at Panchkula, highlighting the state’s outstanding achievements in GST administration and revenue growth.

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Mint Quick Edit | June’s GST collections and PMI reading—lead indicators of a resilient economy
  • 02 Jul 2026 05:39 PM

Mint Quick Edit | June’s GST collections and PMI reading—lead indicators of a resilient economy

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/mint-quick-edit-june-gst-collections-pmi-resilient-economy-manufacturing-external-pressures-11782915602442.html

Last month’s robust GST revenues and strong purchasing managers' index score for manufacturing both show how well India’s economy fared against overseas headwinds. Price pressures, though, must be held in check.

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GST collections rise 14% to ₹1.95 trillion in June, as tax revenue from imports soars
  • 01 Jul 2026 06:45 PM

GST collections rise 14% to ₹1.95 trillion in June, as tax revenue from imports soars

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-collections-june-indirect-tax-collection-india-gst-refunds-11782891124071.html

New Delhi: The Centre and states together collected ₹1.95 trillion in gross goods and services tax (GST) revenue in June before adjusting for refunds, marking a 13.9% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the finance ministry on Wednesday.

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