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FM SItharaman says GST rates will come down further

The GST Council, headed by Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, in September 2021, set up a group of ministers (GoM) to rationalize GST rates and suggest changes in slabs. The GoM comprises finance ministers of 6 states.

US pushes India for sweeping trade reforms, calls for reduced tariffs and defense shift

India actively defending exports to navigate US tariff threats: Nirmala Sitharaman

India, EU push to seal free trade deal by year-end

India, EU fast-track free trade talks, set year-end deadline for deal

On Feb 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to seal a much-awaited free trade deal by this year amid rising concerns over US President Donald Trump's policy on tariffs.

Microsoft to discontinue Skype, prioritizes Teams for consumer communication

Teams offers familiar features like calls and messaging, along with advanced tools for meetings, calendar management, and community building, enhancing the user experience.

India’s GDP growth slows to 6.2% in Q3 amid manufacturing, mining slump

The latest figures follow a 5.6% GDP growth rate in the preceding July-September quarter, according to data released by the National Statistical Office.

Bitcoin crashes below $80,000 as crypto market wipeout tops $1 trillion

The leading cryptocurrency has dropped approximately 25% from its all-time high of nearly $110,000, as market insiders caution about potential price “suppression.”

Fintech company Cred blends finance and recruitment, 750+ credit score must for job applicants

Founder Kunal Shah emphasized that the company must lead by example in promoting responsible financial behavior.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill criticizes Air India’s service, calls it 'worst airline'

Shergill's remarks come just days after former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan took to social media to complain about broken seats on an Air India aircraft.