GST rationalisation: Organised apparel retailers to see 200 bps growth lift; festive demand, affordability key drivers – The Times of India

GST rationalisation: Organised apparel retailers to see 200 bps growth lift; festive demand, affordability key drivers – The Times of India

The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…

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Gold price prediction for Diwali week: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 20, 2025 week? Levels to watch out for – The Times of India

Gold price prediction for Diwali week: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 20, 2025 week? Levels to watch out for – The Times of India

Supply tightness continues in the market however, premiums in ETFs, physical continue to ease off weighing on domestic exchange prices as well. (AI image) Gold price prediction in Diwali week: Gold prices are likely to trade range-bound in the Diwali week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here…

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Pensioners pay attention! Government to launch 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate drive – here’s what you need to know – The Times of India

Pensioners pay attention! Government to launch 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate drive – here’s what you need to know – The Times of India

The department of pension & pensioners’ welfare (DoPPW) will launch its 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering nearly 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India. The initiative aims to help pensioners submit their life certificates easily to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal, reported ET. Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan…

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Festive binge: Diwali charm kicks in, so does love for food deliveries; Swiggy, Magicpin report spike – The Times of India

Festive binge: Diwali charm kicks in, so does love for food deliveries; Swiggy, Magicpin report spike – The Times of India

Cuisine continues to remain at the heart of festivities with Indians ordering more food online as Diwali draws near.Online food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Magicpin have witnessed a huge surge in orders, with even more expected in the coming days. Anshoo Sharma, CEO and Co-founder of Magicpin, told PTI that the platform is preparing…

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Diwali cheer! How is India Inc keeping employees happy? Breaks, bonuses & more – The Times of India

Diwali cheer! How is India Inc keeping employees happy? Breaks, bonuses & more – The Times of India

This Diwali, companies are joining festivities, making life easier for their employees with flexible work options, extra time off and bonuses. RPG, for example, is following a 50% work-from-home policy which allows employees to work from home or any location they prefer, and adjust their hours with their managers, even during the festive season. For…

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SGBs offering 153% return! RBI announces redemption dates for this series; check price and other details – The Times of India

SGBs offering 153% return! RBI announces redemption dates for this series; check price and other details – The Times of India

Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bonds from October 2020 could be in for a Diwali treat, with the opportunity to redeem their bonds and earn a handsome return of over 150%.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the early redemption price for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series-VII, giving investors the option to redeem…

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Dhanteras shopping: High price tags didn’t dim gold’s shine – Here’s what drew in consumers – The Times of India

Dhanteras shopping: High price tags didn’t dim gold’s shine – Here’s what drew in consumers – The Times of India

High gold and silver prices had little effect on festive shopping this Dhanteras, with sales matching last year’s volumes and rising by more than 25% in value.Shoppers across the country flocked to stores to buy coins and lightweight jewellery, driven by hopes that prices will keep climbing. Silver Shines Brighter Than Gold This Dhanteras Amid…

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GST rate cuts: 30 daily-use items see bigger-than-expected price drops; government monitoring prices – The Times of India

GST rate cuts: 30 daily-use items see bigger-than-expected price drops; government monitoring prices – The Times of India

Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…

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Gold rally to continue? HSBC forecasts ,000/oz in early 2026 amid sustained safe-haven demand; 2025 average raised to ,455 – The Times of India

Gold rally to continue? HSBC forecasts $5,000/oz in early 2026 amid sustained safe-haven demand; 2025 average raised to $3,455 – The Times of India

HSBC on Friday projected that gold prices could surge to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty, and a wave of new market participants. As per news agency Reuters, the bank also raised its average gold price forecast for 2025 to $3,455 per ounce from $3,355, while…

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