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…
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez has been given a six-game suspension by the Leagues Cup Organizing Committee for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member following Sunday’s Leagues Cup final. Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez has received a six-match suspension from the Leagues Cup Disciplinary Committee for spitting at a Seattle Sounders official during a post-match…
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) explains the overall message of massive GST reforms undertaken by govt. In an interview to TOI, Agarwal says that companies must ensure that benefit of rate reduction is fully passed onto consumers. Excerpts:What is the overall message behind this GST reforms?This…
Blood sugar is not only a concern for diabetics, but rather for everyone. Even if one is eating clean and working out 5 times a week, blood sugar can silently sweep in and deteriorate the body from inside. Feeling irritated, experiencing irregular afternoon crashes, and suffering from brain fog may be your body’s way of…
Mumbai: Markets regulator Sebi has warned of fraudsters impersonating the regulator’s officials, illegally using its letterheads, email IDs and signatures of officials to send notices to entities and then asking them to settle cases by paying money. Sebi asked people to communicate with it through its website only, and pay for regulatory settlement or other…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his youthful energy and innovative play style to overcome Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the US Open semifinals on Friday. The victory secured his place in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.Djokovic, feeling exhausted by the end, acknowledged his physical limitations. The…
India’s forex reserve surges India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.51 billion, reaching $694.23 billion for the week ended August 29, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This follows a decline of $4.386 billion to USD 690.72 billion in the preceding week.The data for the week ended August 29 revealed…
When the rumours of trouble in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s marriage did the rounds, veteran actor and talk show host Simi Garewal stepped in to defend the actor against nasty speculations.In early September 2024, Simi, who has enjoyed a warm relationship with the Bachchan family for decades, posted a throwback clip from her…
Rashmika Mandanna set tongues wagging once again when she was spotted rocking some new bling on ‘that’ finger. Rashmika’s ring sparks buzz The rumour mills were sent into overdrive once again, this time over the actress’ new piece of accessory, during her recent appearance at an event in Dubai. Photos and videos doing the rounds…
