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Representative Image (AI-generated) Life Insurance Council, a forum for stakeholders in the sector, has requested the GST Council and the finance ministry to reduce GST on agents’ commissions from 18% to zero. The request comes after GST on premiums and reinsurance were brought down to zero.The council feels that if agents’ commissions continue to attract…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for September 5, 2025 are Adani Ports, and Jayaswal Neco Industries. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark Indices witnessed a recovery in the first half of the current week and formed a high…

As govt prepared for the first major rejig of GST rates since its launch eight years ago, investors on Dalal Street followed the classic stock market strategy of ‘buy on expectations, sell on news’.In the run up to the announcement, stocks of several companies that investors expected would benefit from the GST rate changes, had…

While headwinds persist from continued FII outflows and uncertainty around the US trade deal, the recent GST reforms are expected to boost consumer demand. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday as the market continued to react positively to GST rate cute announcements….

MUMBAI: Come Navratri and your grocery bills will drop—that large pack of namkeen, noodles, chocolate or your favourite ice-cream will cost you less.This is because consumer goods companies will pass on the 7%-13% tax benefit incurred through GST cuts in two ways—by reducing prices of large packs and increasing grammage of small packs. While the…