Social media went pop over popcorn on Saturday, sharing details on the differential Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on variants. In all fairness, such idiosyncrasies aren't unique to India; the developed world is replete with similar instances for various products and services (not necessarily popcorn). But, two larger issues with India's indirect tax regime need to be promptly addressed.
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Events, weddings to help hoteliers do better in H2
Hoteliers that benefited from a revenue surge in the first half of the fiscal year are looking for an encore in the second, fuelled by robust room rates and wedding season demand.
Services exports save the day for current account in Q2
A rise in services exports helped narrow India's current account deficit (CAD) in the September quarter, although this marked the second consecutive quarterly deficit after hitting a surplus in the final three months of FY24.
Housing financiers chase pot of gold in affordable loans segment
India's mortgage lenders are increasingly looking to finance affordable homes, betting on higher returns and backing from government housing schemes.
Reforms agenda, and its lasting impact
Former PM Manmohan Singh's legacy lies in his ability to balance economic growth with social equity
Rupee Falls to Record Low as Dollar Bids Spike
The rupee fell to an all-time low on Friday, as maturing non-deliverable forwards and currency futures boosted dollar demand, while the sharp fall led to panic dollar buying by importers.
Israel Burns The Last Functioning Hospital In Gaza
Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza, on Friday, igniting fires and forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, the territory's health ministry said.
2 Leaders Impeached in 3 Weeks as Turmoil Continues in South Korea
The crisis has rattled financial markets and disrupted Seoul's diplomacy efforts with partners like the U.S., all while the country's facing mounting economic challenges
Brazil Says Workers at China's BYD Site 'Trafficking Victims'
Authorities in Brazil said on Friday they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected \"trafficking\" of Chinese workers building a factory in the South American country.
Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies
A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.
Driver Who Killed 35 Gets Death Sentence
A court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.
