MUMBAI: Amazon is gearing up for a bigger spike in festive sales this year as the rejigging of GST slabs will make a range of products cheaper for consumers, boosting spending by the salaried class, many of whom scout for online deals when shopping for products, more so in the case of big-ticket items. Smartphones,…
NEW DELHI: India and Qatar are expected to finalise the terms of engagement for a bilateral trade agreement by Oct, even as negotiators from the European Union began consultations with officials here in a bid to finalise the proposed fee trade agreement by the year-end.Once the terms of reference of the proposed trade pact are…
Several Indian AI startups relocating to the US to be closer to the global hub are running into immigration hurdles, with tighter visa regulations under the Trump administration complicating access and lengthening processes. LatentForce cofounder Aravind Jayendran said his US presence is critical within the next three months for client meetings but visa delays are…
Indian equity markets fell sharply after the US President raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50 per cent in August, creating headwinds for the country’s manufacturing sector and potential economic growth. Further declines were seen due to the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. The fall was partially offset by expected benefits from the Prime Minister’s GST reforms,…
NEW DELHI: India’s comparatively low healthcare costs and expanding insurance coverage are driving a surge in medical tourism among non-resident Indians (NRIs), according to a new report based on Policybazaar’s NRI claims data from the past three years, cited by Economic Times.Cost advantages Medical procedures in India remain far cheaper than in many global markets….
IndiGo on Tuesday announced the launch of direct flights connecting Kolkata and Purnea in Bihar, with operations beginning on September 15. The airline will operate thrice-weekly flights on the route, making Purnea its 94th domestic and 137th overall destination. The flights, to be operated with ATR aircraft, will mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport….
By Anshul Aggarwal and Kunal KohliOptically, the 56th GST Council Meeting is nothing less than a full-fledged Budget announcement from a GST perspective. Convened at a time when global indicators point to a broader economic slowdown — alongside rising trade pressures— the Finance Minister’s address to India’s 140 billion economy reaffirms the strength and credibility…
Jindal Steel Chairman Naveen Jindal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Steel demand in India will normalise from Oct and is set to grow at double digit rates in the second half of this year after a slowdown during monsoon, Indian Steel Association (ISA) president and Jindal Steel chairman Naveen Jindal said on Monday. He also said…
HYDERABAD: Battery materials and supply chain player Altmin Private Ltd’s proposed $250 million (approx Rs 2200 crore) greenfield lithium refining project in Brazil has become the first project from India to be listed with the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).MSP is a US-led alliance of 14 countries and the European Commission that focuses on securing and…
Robert Murdoch (AP file photo) and son Lachlan Murdoch (Photo from Fox corporation website) Rupert Murdoch’s family has finalised succession arrangements that hand control of his media empire to eldest son Lachlan Murdoch, ensuring Fox News retains its conservative direction. 94-year old Murdoch, an Australian-born American tycoon, built one of the world’s largest media groups,…