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GST Council may scrap arrest provisions, fast-track refunds with 90% automatic payout
The 57th GST Council may remove arrest provisions and introduce 90% automatic refunds to ease business compliance.
5 October 2026 · 4 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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Next phase of GST reforms to focus on simplifying compliance, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces next phase of GST reforms focusing on simpler compliance, refunds, and input tax credit.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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Govt capex growth set to slow in 2H FY27, non-defence spending may fall 3%: Jefferies
Jefferies predicts a slowdown in non-defence capital expenditure for FY27 due to rising subsidies, energy costs, and fiscal deficit pressures.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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Finland Eyes Doubling Trade with India and More Skilled Workers
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kivikoski eyes doubling bilateral trade to $6 billion and welcomes more skilled Indian professionals to Finland.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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India-EU Trade Deal to Boost Jobs and Exports
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the India-EU trade agreement will boost exports and employment in sectors like textiles and footwear.
5 October 2026 · 2 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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Modi Hails Centuries-Old India-Switzerland Ties; Targets $100B Investment
PM Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin unveil a roadmap for $100 billion investment and 1 million jobs through the India-EFTA partnership.
5 October 2026 · 3 minVijay Narayan Singh
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India telecom sector may see 12-15% tariff hike soon
A new report suggests India's telecom sector may see a 12-15% tariff hike in the next few months, impacting Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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India Steel Consumption to Grow 7-8%: Tata Steel CEO
Tata Steel CEO T.V. Narendran predicts 7-8% steel consumption growth in India and calls for local supply chain resilience.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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NBFCs and HFCs Set for Strong Q2 Growth Amid Margin Pressures
NBFCs and housing finance companies expect strong Q2 disbursements and balance-sheet growth, despite potential margin pressures.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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Crude Oil Price Gap: $100 Screen Price Could Mean $145 in Physical Market
Kotak Securities warns that soaring shipping costs could drive physical crude prices to $145 per barrel despite lower screen rates.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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GST Council may protect genuine buyers from supplier tax defaults
The GST Council may soon allow genuine buyers to claim input tax credit even if their suppliers fail to deposit tax, reducing business litigation.
5 October 2026 · 4 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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Better Recovery, Targeted Investment Key to Higher Rice-Milling Returns
IREF suggests improving rice recovery over capacity to boost millers' earnings. Learn how a 1% shift can add Rs 60 lakh in annual sales.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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India Must Surpass Global Quality Benchmarks to Win Market Share
Venu Srinivasan says India must exceed quality standards of Japan and China to win a larger share of global manufacturing.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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'No Lindsay Graham bill in Europe': Sitharaman on India's Trade Autonomy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India's Russian oil imports are not stalling trade talks with the European Union.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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India-US Trade Talks Hit a Plateau, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states that India-US trade negotiations have reached a plateau where further concessions may be difficult to achieve.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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GST Council to Remove Arrest Provisions and Speed Up Refunds
The 57th GST Council meeting is set to decriminalise offences, expand input tax credit, and automate refunds to ease compliance for honest taxpayers.
5 October 2026 · 5 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Stablecoins
A new Visa study reveals that nearly half of Asia Pacific consumers are interested in using stablecoins for everyday spending and cross-border transfers.
5 October 2026 · 4 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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RBI MPC Meeting Begins: Will Interest Rates Rise?
The RBI MPC begins a 3-day meeting amid high expectations of a 25 bps repo rate hike to combat rising inflation and crude oil prices.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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Sensex Jumps Over 400 Points, Nifty Crosses 22,500 as Markets Snap 8-Day Losing Streak
Indian equity markets snap an 8-day losing streak as Sensex gains over 400 points and Nifty crosses the 22,500 level.
5 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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India, Canada Launch 5th CEPA Round to Boost Energy and Mineral Ties
India and Canada launch the fifth round of CEPA talks in Ottawa, targeting $70 billion in bilateral trade through energy and critical mineral cooperation.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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India Targets Rare-Earth Magnet Independence to Secure Supply Chains
Shaktikanta Das reveals government plans to develop domestic rare-earth permanent magnet capacity to secure manufacturing supply chains.
5 October 2026 · 3 minRavi Pandey
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Global Bond Yields Challenge Emerging Markets; India Sees FDI Confidence
DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur explains how rising global bond yields impact emerging markets while highlighting India's record FDI inflows.
4 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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India's Strong Growth Fundamentals Face Risks From External Shocks
Erik Berglöf warns that while India has strong growth prospects, prolonged geopolitical shocks and global uncertainty pose significant economic risks.
4 October 2026 · 4 minRavi Pandey
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BRICS can bridge global gaps and boost cooperation, says expert
Professor Juliano Assunção highlights how BRICS can foster economic cooperation and resilience amidst rising geopolitical and climate risks.
4 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH