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September 8, 2025 6:09 PM

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Forex, Currency and Bond Markets Remain Shut for Id-E-Milad Holiday

In the Forex market, domestic currency and bond markets remained closed today for the Eid al-Milad holiday. Trading in the rupee as well as bonds will resume on Tuesday. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 97.66 ...

September 7, 2025 9:09 PM

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CBIC Dismisses Fake Social Media Message on GST Transition Benefits

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has dismissed an informal message being circulated on social media platforms, claiming that certain Transition Benefits under GST will be applicable, related to Unutilised cess credit, ITC of exempted supplies and New price adjustment provisions...

September 7, 2025 7:49 AM

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Next Gen GST will benefit agriculture sector and farmers: Shivraj Singh

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stated that the newly introduced GST rates and slabs will have a significant impact on the agriculture sector. Speaking at a press conference in Bhopal, the Union Minister explained that the changes will particularly benefit ...

September 5, 2025 2:26 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Down in Afternoon Session; Auto Sector Outperforms

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading around 0.4 per cent down in afternoon trade today. The Sensex dipped 358 points to 80 thousand 360, and Nifty dropped 98 points to 24 thousand 636, when reports last came in. On the sectoral front, Realty, IT pack, and FMCG were dragg...

September 5, 2025 8:48 AM

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Over 400 Rural Women from SHGs Across India to Showcase Products at Saras Fair

The 27th edition of Saras Aajeevika Mela will begin today in New Delhi. The fair will provide a vital marketing platform for rural women to showcase and sell their products. More than 400 rural women belonging to Self Help Groups from all States and Union Territories of the country will participate ...

September 4, 2025 9:28 PM

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Govt Introduces Digital Hallmarking System for Silver Jewellery with HUID

The central government has introduced voluntary hallmarking for silver jewellery, enhanced by a digital Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) system for quality assurance, with effect from the first of this month. In a statement, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said...