GST rate rationalisation to boost revenue growth of organised apparel retail sector

GST rate rationalisation to boost revenue growth of organised apparel retail sector

The GST rate cut on apparel priced below ₹2,500 is likely to lift the demand in the mid-premium segment, while the fast fashion/value segment, which account for 65 % of the sector’s revenue, will continue to drive the momentum, says Crisil.  | Photo Credit: IDREES MOHAMMED The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation will […]

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India, EU to begin next round of talks for trade pact from Oct. 6 in Brussels

India, EU to begin next round of talks for trade pact from Oct. 6 in Brussels

File photo of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. As the India-European Union set to begin trade talks from October 6, Mr. Goyal had recently expressed hope that the two sides will sign the agreement soon. | Photo Credit: ANI Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next […]

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India clears four ships for EU-sanctioned Nayara’s domestic fuel supply; dollar trade restrictions persist

India clears four ships for EU-sanctioned Nayara’s domestic fuel supply; dollar trade restrictions persist

Indian authorities have cleared European Union-sanctioned Nayara Energy to use four foreign-flagged ships for coastal transportation of fuels such as petrol and diesel within the country, but its non-Russian overseas trade remains stalled due to the unavailability of banking channels. The Directorate General of Shipping has approved four foreign-flagged ships being used for the coastal […]

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18% GST on labour charges alarms MSMEs

18% GST on labour charges alarms MSMEs

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The GST rate for labour charges (job work) has been increased from 12% to 18% and it is expected to hit hard the Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs). C. Sivakumar, president of the Coimbatore Tiruppur district Micro and Cottage Entrepreneurs Association, said one of the long-pending demands of […]

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India, Africa should look at doubling bilateral trade by 2030: Piyush Goyal

India, Africa should look at doubling bilateral trade by 2030: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: AP “India and Africa should look at doubling bilateral trade by 2030 from the current level of $82 billion,” Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday (August 29, 2025). He also called for increasing cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, agriculture, technology and manufacturing. The two-way […]

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U.S. tariffs to impact revenue of garment exporters

U.S. tariffs to impact revenue of garment exporters

Profitability of RMG exporters dependent on the U.S. could contract 300-500 basis points, says Crisil Ratings. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S Revenue growth of India’s readymade garment (RMG) industry is set almost to halve on-year this fiscal as the imposition of 50% tariffs by the U.S. comes into effect from  August 27, according to […]

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Exporters to U.S. fear loss of business with 25% additional tariff

Exporters to U.S. fear loss of business with 25% additional tariff

The U.S. is a key market for Indian ready-made garment exports, with the country holding a share of 33% in India’s total garment exports in 2024. | Photo Credit: The additional 25% tariff announced by the U.S. on exports from India will result in loss of substantial business if the tariff stays, said exporters of […]

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No Tipu Sultan, no Anglo-Mysore wars in Class 8 NCERT book: Why the Centre says that’s okay

No Tipu Sultan, no Anglo-Mysore wars in Class 8 NCERT book: Why the Centre says that’s okay

On the new NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook omitting the mention of Tipu Sultan, Haidar Ali, and the Anglo-Mysore wars of the 1700s, the Centre said in response to a question in Parliament on Wednesday that states have the “flexibility to provide more coverage about regional personalities and events in their textbooks.” “Education being […]

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U.S. is the largest market for some of the Indian textile and engineering goods, say exporters

U.S. is the largest market for some of the Indian textile and engineering goods, say exporters

The exporters have urged the government to reintroduce the interest subvention scheme. Indian exporters, mainly the micro, small and medium-scale enterprises, have 2% to 3% disadvantage because of the high interest rates in India compared to the competing countries.  | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S Exporters of textiles, garments, and engineering goods fear that the […]

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Apple’s tariff-fueled iPhone sales surge raises doubts about sustainability

Apple’s tariff-fueled iPhone sales surge raises doubts about sustainability

Apple’s best revenue growth in three years failed to impress, with shares down about 1% in volatile trading on Friday, as investors questioned whether a tariff-driven surge in iPhone sales would last. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO A rush to buy iPhones ahead of potential U.S. tariff-driven price increases, along with China subsidies and upbeat demand […]

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