Bharat Express

Business

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key decisions after the 55th GST Council meeting, aimed at simplifying the GST process for small businesses and skill training providers.

India's Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have seen a massive 233% year-on-year growth in net inflows, highlighting the resilience of the Indian economy despite global uncertainties.

India’s total forest and tree cover has grown by 1,445 square kilometers, an area roughly equivalent to the size of Delhi.

Funding for renewable energy projects in India surged by 63% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

The Parliament was informed on Wednesday that the country now has a total of 115.12 crore mobile subscriptions.

India's pharma sector has become the third largest industry globally. The pharmaceutical market has been valued at $50 billion in FY 2023-24.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 4 lakh backlog posts reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates since 2016.

The Council will also decide whether the 5% GST on delivery charges by food delivery platforms will be applied retrospectively from 2022. Currently, delivery charges are exempt from GST, sparking debates over potential backdated payments.

Indian benchmark indices fell sharply by 5 percent this week, primarily due to a global selloff triggered by the US Federal Reserve.

The 75-year-old, who held key roles in Spain's government from 1996 to 2004 under Jose Maria Aznar, was convicted of hiding assets in offshore accounts.