The move to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate to just 5% or nil for a vast categories of products ranging from education supplies and critical medicines to man-made fibres and bicycles, may ironically prove to be costly for many businesses.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd on Monday said it has bagged multiple orders worth around ₹396 crore from the Bihar Education Project Council, covering Information and Communication Technology (ICT) labs, Integrated Science and Mathematics (ISM) labs, smart classrooms and teaching material supply.
Dhanlaxmi Bank plans to step up its focus on retail and MSME (micro, small and medium enterprise) segments to mitigate the impact of corporate investment slowdown and to boost interest revenue.
has announced capital expenditure of more than ₹12,500 crore to expand production capacity across aluminium, zinc, ferrochrome and steel. The company said the investment is aimed at supporting the requirements of India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry.
The Central Government has extended Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for about 21 months with effect from January 01, 2026.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) India’s second-largest IT services company Infosys on Monday said its board will consider a proposal for buyback of equity shares on September 11. Infosys’ BSE intimation on buyback did not provide other details.
Mumbai, Sep 8 (PTI) Price of a home cooked meal inched up month-on-month in August, majorly due to a spike in tomato prices, a report said on Monday. The average cost of a vegetarian meal increased 4 per cent to Rs 29.1 in August as compared to Rs 28.1 in July, while the same for non-vegetarian thali was up 2 per cent at Rs 54.6 per plate, as per the report by Crisil.
The expansion aims to add approximately 15% capacity to the company’s existing operations in the home care and personal care categories. The project is expected to be completed in 18-36 months and will involve an investment of around ₹250 crore.
The Karnataka Media Academy on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Infosys Ltd. to assist journalists in digital education, skill development, and capacity building. The training will be taken up under the CSR programme Springboard and is the first in the country, a note from the Chief Minister’s Office said.
Voltamp Transformers Limited on Monday said its promoter, Kunjal Patel, plans to offload up to 7.88 lakh shares, representing about 7% of the company’s equity, through a block deal. The transaction size is pegged at around $67 million, with the floor price fixed at ₹7,600 per share, compared with the last close of ₹7,777.50.
Your car just got cheaper under GST 2.0. From Tata, Hyundai, and Mahindra to Toyota, Skoda, BMW, and Mercedes, brands have slashed prices across models. Savings start from a few tens of thousands and go up to ₹11 lakh on luxury cars. Check out the brand-wise list of GST 2.0 car price cuts.
Your car just got cheaper under GST 2.0. From Tata, Hyundai, and Mahindra to Toyota, Skoda, BMW, and Mercedes, brands have slashed prices across models. Savings start from a few tens of thousands and go up to ₹11 lakh on luxury cars. Check out the brand-wise list of GST 2.0 car price cuts.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) Vedanta Ltd on Monday said it has spent more than Rs 12,500 crore to boost metal manufacturing for the growing needs of the nation’s electric vehicle sector. The company produces a wide range of products, including aluminium, zinc, value-added alloys, copper, steel, nickel and ferrochrome.
Asian Paints, the country’s largest paint producer, plans to invest ₹1,500-2,000 crore in setting up a new greenfield plant at Indore in Madhya Pradesh, as it looks to take on the growing competition in the sector.
The spot supply of Russian oil has not changed from earlier, with barrels trading at a discount of $2-$3 per barrel to Dubai for delivery at Indian ports, said Anuj Jain, head of finance at , the country's top refiner.
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has expanded its reach by opening new branches in Seraiyampalayam Road, Neelambur, Coimbatore and Nedungalam Main Road, Chinthamani, Madurai. With this expansion, the bank now has a total of 894 branches across the country.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank hopes to receive the final decision on its universal bank licence application from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by December 2025, said MD & CEO Sanjeev Nautiyal. “As we understand, they [RBI] may be at an advanced stage of processing, and then it will be presented to a committee of officials who will take a call on application.
India’s second-largest IT services company, Infosys Limited , on Monday (September 8) announced that its board of directors will consider a proposal for the buyback of fully paid-up equity shares at its meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025.
The hike in platform fees by Zomato, Swiggy and magicpin ahead of the festive season is set to make ordering food costlier for millions of users across the country, which is likely to rise further due to the 18 per cent GST levy on delivery charges from September 22.
Hyderabad, Sep 8 (PTI)State-owned Bank of India on Monday celebrated its 120th foundation day here. To mark the milestone, the bank organised a grand gathering, highlighting not just the number of years but its legacy of trust, service, and nation-building over 12 decades, according to a press release.
Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Hyderabad, The Economic Times Soonicorns Sundowner series will make its highly anticipated second stop in Gurugram on 11th September, 2025. This marquee event will witness the exclusive unveiling of the Economic Times Top Soonicorns and Minicorns of Delhi-NCR 2025 | Priority Sectors, created in collaboration with research partner Tracxn.
State-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) on Monday (September 8) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA), Maharashtra, in Mumbai. The non-binding MoU aims to create a collaborative partnership between the two entities to support land acquisition, housing, and infrastructure development in the Nagpur Metropolitan Region.
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): IT services firm HCL Technologies has appointed former Niti Aayog CEO and former India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as an Additional Director to hold office as an Independent Director on the Board of the Company.The said appointment is for a term of five consecutive years effective today to September 7, 2030, the company said in an exchange filing.“The said appointment has been recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and IRB Infrastructure Trust on Monday (September 8) reported a 12% year-on-year growth in aggregate toll revenues for August 2025. The combined toll revenue for the two entities rose to ₹563 crore in August 2025, compared with ₹503 crore in August 2024.
Mumbai, Sep 8 (PTI) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) is aiming to raise Rs 2,000 crore in core capital in up to two years to fund growth plans, a top official said on Monday. The microlender-turned-SFB also announced a slew of business plans, including expansion of branch network to 1,150 from the present 752, and a nearly three-times growth in loanbook over the next five years.
SpiceJet has completed a payment of $24 million to Credit Suisse . The airline has made the full payment to the banker as part of its settlement agreed upon in May 2022. The full payment of the settlement from the airline comes nearly a decade after the dispute.
India’s financial sector is in focus after the GST new rates were announced. The big question now is how can the GST relief and higher disposable income help in credit expansion? From banks , NBFCs, insurers, to fintechs international brokerage house, Jefferies highlighted five structural forces that is reshaping the growth dynamics.
Realty firm Brigade Enterprises Limited on Monday (September 8) announced the signing of a joint development agreement for a luxury residential project in East Bengaluru. The project spans approximately 10.75 acres and offers a saleable area potential of 2.5 million square feet, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹2,500 crore.
Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday said it has appointed Amitabh Kant as an Independent Director with an immediate effect to September 7, 2030. The Board of the company has agreed to the appointment, which the Nomination & Remuneration Committee recommended, HCLTech said, adding that Kant is not debarred from holding office as Director by any order of Sebi/ Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority.
Hero MotoCorp on Monday named Harshavardhan Chitale as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company's board and announced in a stock exchange filing. Chitale will succeed Vikram Kasbekar, who has been serving as acting CEO since the resignation of Niranjan Gupta earlier this year.
Hero MotoCorp has announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, January 5, 2026, following approval of the Board of Directors. Harsh brings with him more than three decades of global leadership across both B2B and B2C sectors, with deep expertise in industrial automation, lighting, information technology services, and digital transformation.
The Life Insurance Council and LIC are likely to write to the Ministry of Finance and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), seeking relief from recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes affecting the insurance sector, according to sources.
IT services major HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant as an Independent Director, effective September 8, 2025. The five-year appointment was cleared by the company’s Board following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, HCLTech said in a statutory filing on Monday.
Dish TV India is doubling down on diversification with its VZY Smart TV launch, using internal funds to pivot into hardware even as the company reported losses and is facing regulatory challenges. CEO Manoj Dobhal upheld the timing of the venture, stating that the company cannot afford to wait for its ongoing disputes to resolve.
As one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, Coromandel is deeply invested in delivering value across the entire agri value chain from fertilisers and crop protection to bio-products, specialty nutrients, digital platforms and retail. “Our goal is to position Coromandel as trusted partner in transforming Indian agriculture and delivering lasting value to all stakeholders,” Sankarasubramanian S, Managing Director and CEO, Coromandel International,told businessline.
New Delhi, Hero MotoCorp on Monday said it has appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer ( ), effective January 5, 2026. Chitale brings with him more than three decades of global leadership across both business-to-business and Business-to-Consumer sectors, with deep expertise in industrial automation, lighting, information technology services, and digital transformation, the two-wheeler major said in a regulatory filing.
The reduction of GST rates in the agrochemical sector could prove to be a game-changer. Lower GST will make pesticides and crop protection products more affordable for farmers, boosting demand significantly. In a recent exclusive interview with Zee Business, Rajesh Aggarwal, MD of Insecticides India, highlighted that GST cuts will directly benefit both farmers and agrochemical companies by reducing costs and increasing consumption in rural India.
State-owned oil refiners in India want to fully revive purchases of discounted Russian crude — pushing back against US pressure — but plans have been set back by a lack of cargoes, people familiar with the matter said.
Premium collections for several leading insurers registered sharp declines in August on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, according to sources. In the general insurance segment, New India Assurance saw the steepest drop, with premiums falling 47% MoM to ₹2,197 crore.
Premium collections for several leading insurers registered sharp declines in August on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, according to sources. In the general insurance segment, New India Assurance saw the steepest drop, with premiums falling 47% MoM to ₹2,197 crore.
IT services company HCL Technologies on Monday announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant as an independent director with effect from September 8, 2025.The appointment, which was greenlit by the Board, has been recommended by the
IT services company HCL Technologies on Monday announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant as an independent director with effect from September 8, 2025.The appointment, which was greenlit by the Board, has been recommended by the
OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: OnePlus has begun the sale of its latest generation entry-level true wireless earbuds – the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R – in India starting Monday, September 8. Equipped with 12.4mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers, AI translation for real-time language support, Bluetooth 5.4, and 47ms low latency in game mode, the TWS earbuds are priced at Rs 1,599.
India's state-owned oil refiners, led by Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., want to fully revive Russian oil imports in a pushback against US tariffs, but plans have been set back due to a lack of cargoes. The refiners are getting fewer offers for October-loading Russian cargoes, people aware of the matter told Bloomberg, asking not to be identified given the sensitivity of the trade.
Maruti Suzuki India shares reached an all-time high of Rs 15,241.00 on the NSE in Monday's session. At 2:45 pm, the stock was trading at Rs 15,238.00, a gain of 2.30% from its previous close. The stock's performance was buoyed by very bullish investor sentiment, according to a recent Moneycontrol analysis.
Budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it has successfully completed the full payment of $24 million to Credit Suisse, thereby fulfilling in entirety the terms of the settlement agreement signed between the two parties in May 2022.
Laurus Labs share price today Shares of Laurus Labs gained 3 per cent to ₹905.85 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade. The stock is trading close to its all-time high of ₹922.55 touched on July 30, 2025.
In Monday's session, Bharat Forge shares jumped 6.18%, making it one of the top gainers on the Nifty Midcap 150. Meanwhile, Ashok Leyland, Motherson SWI, Ola Electric, and Motilal Oswal also emerged as top gainers on the Nifty Midcap 150, showcasing positive movement in the mid-cap segment.
Emkay Global Financial' research report on CEAT We attended CEAT’s analyst meeting on developments in the Camso acquisition. KTAs: 1) The acquisition (not built in) is in line with CEAT’s capital allocation priorities and supports its 3 growth pillars – premiumization, globalization, higher margin OHT.
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