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GST reforms to kick in this Navratri: Ashwini Vaishnaw says move will boost economy; daily-use goods, cars, health cover to cost less – The Times of India

GST reforms to kick in this Navratri: Ashwini Vaishnaw says move will boost economy; daily-use goods, cars, health cover to cost less – The Times of India

The sweeping changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates announced by the government will come into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, calling it a transformative step for the economy.Speaking at a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Vaishnaw said the rationalisation of rates and simplification of the tax …

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US tariffs: India readies steps to protect exporters; domestic demand push in focus, says economic affairs secretary – The Times of India

US tariffs: India readies steps to protect exporters; domestic demand push in focus, says economic affairs secretary – The Times of India

India mulls measures to protect exporters after US tariffs (AI image) The government is preparing measures to cushion industries and workers from the fallout of the United States’ steep tariff increase on exports, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur. “There are certain employment-heavy sectors which do have exposure to the US and to that extent may get affected. The …

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Fiscal roadmap: Govt on track for 4.4% deficit in FY26, DEA Secretary cites strong growth support – The Times of India

Fiscal roadmap: Govt on track for 4.4% deficit in FY26, DEA Secretary cites strong growth support – The Times of India

Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur on Saturday said the government remains on track to achieve its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of GDP for 2025-26, despite concerns triggered by the latest monthly numbers.The statement came as the Centre’s fiscal deficit touched 29.9 per cent of the full-year target by end-July, sharply higher than 17.2 per cent of the …

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GST rationalisation proposed! Lower slabs to lift domestic consumption, aid essentials & durables— what do economists say – Times of India

GST rationalisation proposed! Lower slabs to lift domestic consumption, aid essentials & durables— what do economists say – Times of India

Domestic consumption would be strengthened after the government’s proposed GST rationalisation, offering crucial support to the economy as it braces for the impact of the US’s 50 per cent duty on Indian imports, according to various economists quoted by Economic Times. “At a time where consumption demand has been uneven and felt pressure from high inflation and low nominal wage …

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Capex push: Nirmala Sitharaman calls it ‘primary driver of sustained growth’; says ‘we have to have capital expenditure grow’ – Times of India

Capex push: Nirmala Sitharaman calls it ‘primary driver of sustained growth’; says ‘we have to have capital expenditure grow’ – Times of India

File photo: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: PTI) Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that sustaining economic growth in the face of global uncertainties remains India’s foremost priority. She also underlined that the government will continue to rely on increased public capital expenditure as a major tool to drive development.Speaking at a book launch event in New Delhi, …

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‘Fastest-growing economy for 4th year’ – Times of India

‘Fastest-growing economy for 4th year’ – Times of India

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing, services, and farm sectors.“India is sustaining growth and it is the fastest-growing economy now for the fourth year continuously, thanks to the work of small, medium, …

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Explained in charts: India to become 4th largest world economy soon. What’s the road ahead to No.3 spot? – Times of India

Explained in charts: India to become 4th largest world economy soon. What’s the road ahead to No.3 spot? – Times of India

India will still retain the tag of being the fastest growing major world economy with a GDP growth rate of 6.2% for 2025. (AI image) India will become the world’s fourth largest economy by the end of 2025 (FY 2025-26), according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF’s) World Economic Outlook report for April 2025. The IMF measures the size of …

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India’s forex at $688 billion and counting: Where does Pakistan stand? – Times of India

India’s forex at 8 billion and counting: Where does Pakistan stand? – Times of India

More than seven decades after gaining independence together in 1947, India and Pakistan have taken sharply divergent economic paths, with one of the starkest contrasts visible in their foreign exchange reserves — a key indicator of financial stability and economic resilience.According to a detailed analysis by The Economic Times (ET), India’s forex reserves currently stand at over $688 billion, while …

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’Seismic shift in US trade policy…’: S&P cuts India’s GDP growth forecast for the second time in two months on Trump tariff uncertainty – Times of India

’Seismic shift in US trade policy…’: S&P cuts India’s GDP growth forecast for the second time in two months on Trump tariff uncertainty – Times of India

S&P had earlier adjusted India’s growth outlook for 2025-26 downward to 6.5 per cent from 6.7 per cent. (AI image) S&P Global Ratingshas reduced India’s GDP growth projection to 6.3 per cent for 2025-26, marking a 20 basis points decrease, whilst the forecast for 2026-27 has been lowered by 30 basis points to 6.5 per cent.It had earlier adjusted India’s …

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Q3 FY25 GDP grows at 6.2%; India sees ‘highest growth in 12 years’ in FY24 – top 10 data points to know – The Times of India

Q3 FY25 GDP grows at 6.2%; India sees ‘highest growth in 12 years’ in FY24 – top 10 data points to know – The Times of India

The Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices is projected to reach ₹187.95 lakh crore during fiscal year 2024-25. (AI image) India Q3 GDP data FY 2024-25: The Indian economy saw the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expand at 6.2% in the third quarter of the current financial year 2024-25, with economists stating that the worst of the slowdown is over. …

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