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Realty project costs, lease rents likely to rise on GST change

THE GST Council's decision to retrospectively amend the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act to restrict input tax credit (ITC) on construction services for commercial real estate such as malls, shops, etc, for leasing could push project costs and increase rents, said experts.

Former SC judge named as new NHRC chairman

Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday.

NFRA's move on 'SQM' norms needless: ICAI

THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL Reporting Authority's (NFRA) move to notify standards on quality management (SQM) through the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) is unnecessary, said Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Suspension of Swiss MFN status not to hit EFTA pact

THE SWISS DECISION to suspend the most favoured nation clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement will not delay the ratification and implementation of the already signed trade agreement between India and the EFTA bloc, Switzerland has said.

West Asian share of crude imports at 9-month high

● Russia continues to be the top oil supplier to India

Discoms to miss target to cut AT&C losses again

LOSSES INCREASE IN MAHARASHTRA, TELANGANA, JHARKHAND IN 5 YRS

Mineral-rich Chhattisgarh now an investment destination too

A year after assuming office, Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has unveiled a new industrial policy aimed at attracting investments in various sectors such as semiconductors, information technology, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, tourism, and education.

1% rise in m-cap of firms boosts GDP growth by 0.6%: SBI report

A 1% RISE in market capitalisation leads to a 0.6% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, according to a report by SBI Economic Research Department.

GST panel against tax relief for EV charging stations

THE FITMENT COMMITTEE of the GST Council has recommended maintaining \"status quo\" in the current taxation structure for electric vehicle (EV) charging services, even as the industry is batting for complete exemption or a reduction in the tax rate from 18% to 5%, according to official sources.

Bangladesh owes Tripura ₹200 crore in power dues

BANGLADESH OWES TRIPURA ₹200 crore in electricity dues but no decision has been taken on halting power supply to the neighbouring country yet, chief minister Manik Saha said on Monday.

Centre may peg FY26 fiscal deficit at below 4.5% of GDP

THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT is committed to pursuing the glide path of fiscal consolidation, as announced in the Budget for FY22, and to attain a level of fiscal deficit \"lower than 4.5%\" of the GDP by FY26, the finance ministry said.

Govt plans to cut agri transportation costs

UNION MINISTER FOR agriculture and farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that the government is developing a new scheme to reduce the transportation cost of farm produce and ensure higher income for farmers.

PM's pre-Budget consultation with economists today

AHEAD OF THE Budget for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with a group of economists to seek their suggestions on maintaining economic growth momentum amid global uncertainties, a key focus area of the government.

Byju's: ICAI panel probing auditing lapses

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' APEX body ICAI president Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal on Monday said its disciplinary committee is investigating alleged auditing lapses at edtech firm Byju's, reports PTI.

It's slow going at Indiamart

THE B2B PLATFORM IS WORKING TO STABILISE OPERATIONS

ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 mission

DEMONSTRATION OF SEED germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4, the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

Scott Boland & the 'stolen generation'

ONLY IN HIS mid-20s, did the 35-year-old Scott Boland, Australia's fast bowler set to play in the fourth Test against India, realise his aboriginal origins.

26 members enter startup billionaire club in 2024

Fifty-year-old Supam Maheshwari, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, founded the online platform for babycare products FirstCry after selling an e-learning company that he had set up.

Smartphone exports set to top ₹1.70 L cr

THE SMARTPHONE INDUSTRY added exports worth ₹2.87 lakh crore during this period.

‘If it is business as usual, Viksit Bharat by 2047 will not happen’

Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, in an interview with Udit Misra, speaks on a wide variety of topics, ranging from inflation to GDP growth to the impact of possible global trade war under President Trump's second term. Excerpts:

Broker strength falls 40% on compliance burdens

The increasing number of APs has created a new problem for the industry as well as the markets regulator—there are more instances of APs engaging in unauthorised trades, promoting unregulated products and offering assured returns to lure clients.

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● Ideal for bedrooms, offices, or small living areas

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'Consumers prioritise value, want devices tailored to their needs'

applications like graphic design. AI-driven technologies are also gaining traction. Consumers increasingly seek AI features in devices, such as BenQ's upcoming home projectors with AI Cinema, which use advanced algorithms and a camera to optimise content dynamically based on room lighting conditions.

Tech redefines how we shop in-store

● AI provides cues according to individual tastes

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All the luxury you need, at half the price of a luxury car & two times fuel efficiency

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These earbuds have low latency and a strong battery

Language of market expansion

● A nascent market is growing on the back of local offerings

Has the 'Indian' car brand come of age?

● Consumers are no longer hung up on global badges

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk's plunge echoes Nokia risk

THE METEORIC RISE of Denmark's Novo Nordisk A/S from century-old insulin producer to Europe's most valuable company has been a feel-good story of innovation in a region where those are rare.