Navnath S Galve
The GST Council’s recent reforms under GST 2.0 have created a wave of discussion across industries and consumers alike. While cigarettes, pan masala, and other “sin goods” have been pushed into a new 40% tax slab, a big question remained — Will alcohol also get costlier under GST? The government has now clarified that Alcohol
After months of uncertainty, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has finally announced salary hikes for its employees, bringing some much-needed relief to its workforce. The IT giant confirmed that increments, delayed since April, will now be effective from September 1, 2025. According to company insiders, nearly 80% of TCS employees have received salary increases in the
Cement Prices is the India’s construction industry may soon get a major boost as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is reportedly considering a significant reduction in GST on cement—from 28% to 18%. If approved, this move could bring down retail cement prices by ₹10–₹30 per bag, offering relief to builders, infrastructure companies, and
Honda Cars India has rolled out exciting updates for its popular SUV, the Honda Elevate, just in time for the festive season. The Japanese automaker has added a fresh set of interior themes, exterior styling enhancements, and optional feature packs to strengthen the premium appeal of the SUV. With these upgrades, Honda aims to make
As the smartphone industry gears up for the final quarter of 2025, all eyes are on the OnePlus 15 — the much-awaited successor to the OnePlus 13. Skipping the number “14” due to cultural reasons (the number is considered unlucky in China), OnePlus is preparing to make its next big move with a device that
Global food giant Nestlé has announced a major leadership change after the sudden dismissal of its CEO, Laurent Freixe. The Board of Directors confirmed that Philipp Navratil, a long-serving Nestlé executive with over two decades of experience, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition comes at a critical juncture for
Tata Capital, the flagship non-banking financial company (NBFC) of the Tata Group, is gearing up for one of the most anticipated Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of 2025. The company is expected to hit the market later this September, making it one of the largest IPOs in the past decade. With a gross loan book of
India’s e-commerce sector is buzzing with activity ahead of the upcoming festive season, and Meesho has taken the spotlight with a massive announcement. The company revealed that it will create nearly 12 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its seller ecosystem and logistics network. This marks a 40% jump compared to last year’s festive hiring, signaling
Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, is reportedly preparing to sell its retail banking business in India. According to a Reuters report, the bank has invited bids from both domestic and international banks to acquire its India retail operations. The move marks another major foreign bank considering a retreat from India’s highly competitive consumer banking sector.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s most valuable company led by Mukesh Ambani, has once again captured investor attention after its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). From the much-anticipated Jio IPO to bold new energy initiatives and significant oil-to-chemicals (O2C) expansion, Reliance has laid out a roadmap that could potentially push its stock price higher in