LiveIndia May Cut GST on Handicrafts, Maintain Apple Imports to Curb Prices
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the government is considering a request to reduce the GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5%. This...
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India Eyes US Trade Deal After Vietnam’s Success
With the US finalising a new trade deal with Vietnam, Indian exporters are hopeful that a similar agreement with India could follow soon. Experts believe...
RBI Widens Citizen Charter to 204 Services, Eases Timelines for 11
The RBI updated its Citizens’ Charter on 1st July, 2025, expanding it to cover 204 services and streamlining timelines for 11 of them. Earlier split...
India’s Apr–May Fiscal Deficit at Rs 13,163 Crore, Just 0.8% of FY26 Goal
India’s fiscal position remained strong in the first two months of FY26, thanks to a sharp rise in revenue collections and a record dividend payout...
CNG, PNG Prices Likely to Be Revised as PNGRB Plans Tariff Zone Cut
In a move aimed at improving access and affordability of natural gas across India, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has cleared a...
Maharashtra Signs Two MoUs to Boost Industry, CM Fadnavis Pushes for Growth
At the Magnetic Maharashtra event on 25th June, the Maharashtra government signed two MoUs with Nasscom to boost industrial development across the state. One MoU...
RBI Extends Call Money Trading Hours to 7 PM from 1st July
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that call money market hours will be extended by two hours. It will change from the current...
Train Fares Hiked After Years: 1 Paise/km for Non-AC, 2 Paise/km for AC Travel
For the first time in years, Indian Railways is set to hike train fares starting 1st July 2025. According to government sources, the Railway Board...
US-Iran Conflict Halts 1 Lakh Tonne of India’s Basmati at Ports
The US formally entered the Iran-Israel conflict on 22nd June by sending seven B-2 stealth bombers to strike Iranian nuclear sites. This further destabilises the...
SECI to Finalise Tender for 7.2 Lakh Tonne Green Ammonia Output per Year
SECI is finalising a major tender to produce and supply 7.24 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually for 13 fertiliser plants under India’s green hydrogen...