GST 2.0: Tax cuts offer hope, but not a cure for Trump’s 50% tariff blow to exportersThe GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday rationalised the tax structure by moving most items from the ...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
Who’s most at risk from Trump’s 25% India tariffsTrump's 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1st, threatens sectors like gems, pharma, textiles and electronics. This move jeopar...
31 Jul, 2025, 07.26 PM IST
Weddings get glitz back as budgets surge; haven't hit the ceiling yet, say industry playersWeddings in India have become more extravagant, with budgets seeing a significant increase from previous years. Metropolitan cities have dr...
26 Dec, 2024, 03.37 PM IST
The big fat Indian wedding party is all set to kick offThe India Wedding Edit is a selection of men's and women's shoe styles, and handbags in metallic hues of platinum, gold and bronze. While t...
25 Oct, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
India competent to become global manufacturing hub of gems & jewellery, says Union Min Piyush GoyalIndia has the potential to become a global manufacturing hub for gems and jewelry, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...
03 Oct, 2023, 07.53 PM IST
India's festival spending booms despite inflation worries, global slowdownOnline and offline sales during the Hindu festival period starting in the last week of September and lasting until early November are estim...
14 Oct, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
What made Sensex, Nifty hit lower circuit today? Here are the key factorsAll constituents of Nifty and Sensex were trading deep in the red.
13 Mar, 2020, 10.46 AM IST
Jewellers see no sparkle in sales this DhanterasDhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in northern and weste...
17 Oct, 2017, 06.53 PM IST
To burnish India's CV, PM Narendra Modi turns focus on job creationEvery proposal that entails some expenditure must lead to job creation and needs to include a jobs estimate, Nirmala Sitharaman told ET.
09 May, 2017, 06.18 AM IST
Traders expect 25-30% rise in Akshay Tritiya gold sales"The jewellery trade is expecting an increase of about 25-30% in sales this year in comparison to sales made last year on Akshya Tritiya," ...
20 Apr, 2015, 08.00 PM IST
Companies accuse e-retailers like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon of devaluing brands and threatening livelihoodsLG Electronics issued a rare advisory on Monday in which it explicitly stated that it had not authorised any e-commerce company.
07 Oct, 2014, 01.07 AM IST
- Indian exporters to gain from Yuan appreciation
Indian exporters will be able to give competition to their Chinese rivals in the global market if yuan appreciates.
22 Jun, 2010, 03.37 PM IST
- Thailand extends helping hand to Orissa
Thailand is exploring the possibilities of establishing trade relationship with Orissa with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between...
23 Nov, 2009, 07.05 PM IST
- Exports expected to reach $500 bn in 5 years: CII
India's exports are likely to reach the $500 billion mark in the next five years but the focus should be on the labour-oriented sectors so ...
08 Apr, 2008, 04.39 PM IST
- Travelog
Continental Airlines is offering customers travelling across the Atlantic on BusinessFirst tickets complimentary fares for the eight-minute...
27 Sep, 2007, 12.55 PM IST
- IGI gets official recognition as WJCRL
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent laboratory for testing and valuating gemstones and fine jewe...
28 Sep, 2006, 04.50 PM IST
- Taken for a free ride
FTAs with other countries are having an adverse impact on SMEs, mainly due to inverted tariff structures & ambiguity in definitions
04 Jul, 2006, 12.42 AM IST