Employment in unorganised sector dips in April-June quarter; no. of working owners up

NEW DELHI: Employment in India’s unincorporated sector dipped marginally in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal compared to the previous quarter, though the number of enterprises rose, according to a quarterly survey released Wednesday. National Statistics Office (NSO) published first quarterly bulletin of unincorporated sector enterprises (QBUSE) with estimates for Jan-Mar and Apr-June 2025….

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Zomato, Swiggy hike user fees

MUMBAI: Ordering food is going to pinch your pocket this festive season as Eternal owned Zomato and its rival Swiggy have hiked the platform fee they charge per order by 20%-25%. Consumers will now have to pay Rs 12 as platform fee on Zomato for every order they place and Rs 15 on Swiggy. Earlier,…

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GST rate cuts announced by FM Sitharaman! 5% and 18% to be two main slabs; new rates effective September 22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced major Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts, saying that with the two-tier tax rate system approved, the common man will benefit greatly. The GST Council approved the two-tier rate structure of 5% and 18%. The GST rate rationalisation will be implemented from September 22, according to a…

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NSE board appointment: Former IFSCA chief Injeti Srinivas named Public Interest Director, Sebi nod awaited

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has appointed Injeti Srinivas, former chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), as a Public Interest Director on its board, the exchange disclosed on its website.Sources told PTI that Srinivas may also be in line for the post of NSE chairman, subject to approval from the Securities and…

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Insulated from Donald Trump’s tariffs: Indian companies target small towns, villages for growth; here’s why

The India-US trade relationship faces challenges as Trump has increased tariffs from August. (AI image) Indian companies are betting on robust demand from smaller towns and villages to counter the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India. India’s GDP grew at a 5-quarter high of 7.8% in the April-June period. Private consumption…

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