Saddened to learn that Shri K.R. Srivats (Srivats K R), Associate Editor- The Hindu Businessline has passed away. A senior and experienced journalist Srivats K R covered the Ministry of Finance with insight and journalistic integrity. His contributions to economic journalism

Will India be one of the worst affected countries due to reciprocal tariff?Ahead of April 2, US Trade Representative highlights several trade and regulatory challenges between the U.S. and India. Read more: tinyurl.com/yem72wdw Including issues related to tariffs, non-tariff

In an exclusive interview with OutlookBusinesss , former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai talks about how there is merely any role of govt in the success stories of the start-ups in India. Read more: tinyurl.com/mhhkue5j Piyush Goyal DPIIT India #StartUpControversy #StartUps

A source from Reliance Retail confirmed to Outlook Business that trade tensions between the US and China are unlikely to have any immediate impact on the Reliance-Shein deal. Shein may build a manufacturing base in India with Reliance. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr34sj2t

My luggage from Netaji Express (Del to Kalka) went missing from coach A3. Is this the kind of security we have at 2nd AC coaches? couldn’t spot 1 guard in the train to seek help 🚂🇮🇳IndianRailMedia 🇮🇳🚉 IndianRailways IRCTC Ministry of Railways 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 Ashwini Vaishnaw

There was speculation about fate of trade talks after US President #Trump recently ruled out talks with India till the tariff issue is resolved. However, there has been no change in the plans of the US delegation visit to India as scheduled on August 24. newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Au…

Parliament clears the Income-Tax Bill 2025, putting to rest any confusion over rental income tax deductions. Bringing clarity, consistency, and relief—for both self-occupied and rented homes. Dipak Mondal The New Indian Express TNIE Business newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

GST likely to move to 2-slab structure, lower tax rates Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised “next-generation #GSTreforms” by Diwali in his Independence Day address on Friday. The New Indian Express TNIE Business Pushpita Piku Dey newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

The government is planning sweeping reforms in the GST regime, including a simplified two-slab structure with lower rates for essential and aspirational goods. Pushpita Piku Dey newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

Most goods, services under GST to be in 5% and 18% slabs TNIE Business The New Indian Express Pushpita Piku Dey newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Au…

PM Narendra Modi announces #GST reforms in I-Day speech. Simplified slabs, reduced tax burden, & ease compliance will bring relief to consumers, MSMEs #GSTReform #Diwali2025 The New Indian Express TNIE Business Dipak Mondal newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Au…

The US delegation’s trip, originally scheduled for August 25–29, has been postponed #Trump #indiaustradedeal #TrumpTarrifs #TrumpPutinSummit The New Indian Express Pushpita Piku Dey Dipak Mondal newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

US delegation visit to India for the 6th round of #BTA negotiations, has been postponed amid rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions. No new dates confirmed yet. #TradePolicy #USIndia #BTA #Tariffs #Diplomacy The New Indian Express TNIE Business Dipak Mondal newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

The proposed #GST restructure aims to bring respite to the growing aspirational middle class, confirmed sources from the Ministry of Finance. Thus, the GST on goods like air conditioners, TV, fridge, cars will be under the tax slab of 12% , which was previously under 28% slab.

Will #GST overhaul reshape pricing, supply chains & compliance this Diwali? Are businesses ready to revamp inventory, distributor models & IT systems? Dipak Mondal TNIE Business The New Indian Express #TaxReform #Pricing #SupplyChain #Compliance newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

Most states have agreed to a zero tax on individual health and life insurance premiums— currently taxed at 18%—under the proposed #GSTreform agenda, Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary said after a meeting of the Group of Ministers on insurance. Pushpita Piku Dey newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

MSMEs await #GST reforms by Diwali—hoping for simpler compliance & smoother input tax credit. Will the new framework finally ease the burden for small businesses? #MSME #GSTReform #EaseOfDoingBusiness TNIE Business The New Indian Express Dipak Mondal newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…

With the 50% tariffs officially coming into force, New Delhi has intensified efforts to mitigate the fallout. Pushpita Piku Dey #USTariffs newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Au…

I do not want to see any kind of discrimination. I think we will never bow down. We will never become weak: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Dipak Mondal TNIE Business The New Indian Express #IndiaUSBTA #IndiaUSTrade #USTariff #TrumpTariff newindianexpress.com/business/2025/…