Rs 11,000-crore infra boost for Delhi-NCR: PM Modi inaugurates two highway projects; aimed to ease congestion, curb pollution

PM Modi inaugurates Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major highway projects worth nearly Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi-NCR. The 10.1-km Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) were given the greenlight on August 17 afternoon in…

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GST 2.0 to treat more than rate cuts: Revamp to fix classification disputes, duty inversions- What officials say

GST (representative image) The proposed revamped goods and services tax (GST) 2.0, developed through extensive consultations, aims to be more comprehensive than just rate adjustments. Officials, quoted by Economic Times, indicate it will fundamentally restructure the eight-year-old indirect tax system. The changes focus on resolving classification conflicts, duty inversions and operational challenges to provide businesses…

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Market outlook: How will D-Street react to Alaska meeting, GST announcement? Here is what experts say

Markets are set for a strong start on Monday, with both global and domestic factors likely to lift investor sentiment. The twin triggers include Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement of GST reforms and the “understanding” reached between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Alaska meetingTrump and Putin held a close…

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India’s semiconductor ecosystem taking shape; chemical companies ramp up ultra-pure production: Report

Chemical companies in India are making significant progress in establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing, which aligns with the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in advanced technology industries, according to Bastion Research’s findings, cited by ANI.The semiconductor manufacturing process necessitates various ultra-high-purity chemicals, essential for wafer fabrication procedures including etching and cleaning…

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Fast Lane Ahead! PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II projects today — Route, cost, connectivity; 10 things to know

PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II projects (Images taken from PM Modi’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi-NCR on Sunday afternoon— the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). These projects are designed to decongest…

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GST reforms: CII hails PM Modi’s move; calls it a ‘visionary’ step for businesses

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has hailed the forthcoming reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.Chandrajit Banerjee, director general of CII, said in a statement, “On behalf of Indian industry, CII warmly welcomes the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visionary…

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GST reform: Industry hails PM Modi’s slab cut plan; experts see relief for MSMEs and consumers

India’s business community has warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax (GST), describing it as a crucial step towards boosting demand, cutting compliance burdens and supporting growth.In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Modi said the government will simplify the GST framework by reducing the…

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India bets on mature-node chipmaking; China+1 trend boosts manufacturing role: Report

India’s semiconductor plans are beginning to take shape, with a deliberate focus on producing mature-node chips rather than competing in the global race for cutting-edge technology. The country is targeting the 28nm to 65nm range to meet rising demand in sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, and industrial electronics.An analysis by Bastion Research cited by news…

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‘Make in India’ milestone: Electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; 99% of mobiles now made domestically

India’s electronics exports have hit a major milestone, recording a sharp jump in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26.Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal announced on social media platform X that exports touched $12.4 billion, marking a surge of more than 47% compared with the same period in 2024-25.“Our electronics exports have…

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