6 d. ago Consumers See Savings On TVs And Dairy As GST Rate Cut Lowers Prices

The largest success story for the average household is in the dairy sector.

Economics

6 d. ago GST Rate Cut Impact: Expect GST Rate Cut To Boost Consumption By 10% This Year, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnav said retail data shows a 20–25% rise in sales compared to last Navaratri, with several product categories, such as 85-inch televisions, selling out completely.

Politics

6 d. ago Government Monitoring 54 Items To Ensure GST Rate Cut Benefits Reach Consumers: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said the tax reforms are not limited to the festive season and are aimed at creating a more efficient system.

Politics

6 d. ago GST Rate Cut Impact: Electronics Consumption to Rise Rs 20 Lakh Crore This Year, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnav said retail data shows a 20–25% rise in sales compared to last Navaratri, with several product categories, such as 85-inch televisions, selling out completely.

Politics

7 d. ago GST, Income Tax Cuts Have Powered Festive Season Sales, Says PM Modi

PM Modi also guaranteed that the GST rate cuts will save India at least Rs 2.5 lakh crore.

Economics

1 week ago Nestle Q2 Preview: Demand Recovery In Sight, But Coffee And Palm Oil Costs A Concern

Brokerage estimates suggest modest top-line growth supported by price hikes in premium categories and benefits from recent GST rate cuts.

Politics

1 week ago Maruti Nets Record 4 lakh Bookings, 2.5 Lakh Retails In Last 4 Weeks

The share of the company's entry-level cars in the overall sales has also gone up in the last one month aided by price cuts owing to GST rate rationalisation with effect from Sept. 22.

Politics

2 w. ago Cement Q2 Results Preview: Higher Prices To Boost Margins Projects Axis Securities; UltraTech Among Top Picks

The recent GST rate cut on cement is a structural positive for the sector, potentially reducing the tax burden by Rs 30–35/bag based on Q1 FY26 prices, adds the brokerage.

Politics

3 w. ago Monetary Policy Review: RBI Governor Signals Pause; Track & Monitor Previous Rate Cuts

The RBI MPC maintained the policy repo rate at 5.5% and reiterated its neutral stance.

Events

4 w. ago Lollapalooza effect! India's consumption spending set to soar: Policy trifecta of GST, tax, and rate cuts

Lollapalooza effect! India's consumption spending set to soar: Policy trifecta of GST, tax, and rate cuts  Times of India

Economics