NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said any potential losses from GST rate rationalisation were accounted for and higher consumption would offset such losses.“With such a big reduction in the tax rate, imagine how much the market will increase and due to that increase, the tax will also increase,” he said….
D Gukesh drew with Turkey’s 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus (Photo by FIDE) World chess champion D Gukesh drew with Turkey’s 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss. Defending champion R Vaishali secured a win against Holland’s Eline Roebers.Gukesh had a winning position against Erdogmus but settled for a draw…
MUMBAI: Even as GST revamp will spur consumption, for companies, it also means some immediate onground challenges which they will have to tackle amid the festive rush.Whether prices of products go up or decline under the rejigged tax slabs, restickering/retagging of prices will need to be done. For consumer goods which have a shorter shelf…
Kangana Ranaut and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan have always been two of the most fearless voices in Bollywood and beyond. Known for their sharp words and strong presence, both have ruled the silver screen and later stepped into the world of politics. Often on opposite ends of heated debates, the two have not always seen…
Bengaluru: South Zone�s Narayan Jagadeesan plays a shot on day two of the Duleep Trophy 2025 first semifinal cricket match between South Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI09_05_2025_000099B) Bengaluru: Six minutes before noon on Friday, South Zone’s players and staff were seen waiting in…
Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that supports many aspects of health, from bone strength and muscle function to immunity and mood regulation. When your vitamin D levels are low, it can affect multiple systems in your body, often in subtle ways that are easy to overlook. Deficiency can result from limited sun exposure, poor…
Coconut water is widely celebrated as a natural, hydrating drink rich in electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Many people consider drinking it straight from the coconut as the purest and safest way to enjoy its benefits. However, research and medical case studies reveal that this common belief may be dangerously misleading. Coconuts are not sterile once…
NEW DELHI: Food delivery, quick service restaurants, as well as quick commerce (QC) players are set for a fresh bite of growth, with the recent GST reforms, a rise in discretionary spending, and an upswing in consumer confidence, say industry experts.Over the past few quarters, food delivery had lost momentum due to a weak sentiment…
NEW DELHI: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday companies must pass on the benefit of lower GST rates to consumers while stating that the Centre is working on a package to provide relief to exporters affected by US tariffs.In an hour-long interview, Sitharaman told TOI the GST reforms, which came on PM Modi’s directions, focused on…
MUMBAI: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has raised transaction ceilings on the UPI for use in capital market and other merchant categories, widening the platform’s usage from small-value transfers to higher-value commerce.Peer-to-peer transfers remain capped at Rs 1 lakh, but payments to merchants now carry far higher limits. For capital markets, insurers, government…
