Impact Feature: Enjoy GST savings with Amazon.in’s ‘Great Savings Celebration’ storefront
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Impact Feature: Enjoy GST savings with Amazon.in’s ‘Great Savings Celebration’ storefront

With the historic GST reforms coming into effect in India on September 22nd, Amazon.in has launched a dedicated storefront – The Great Savings Celebration, #GSTBachatUtsav. This storefront will feature products with GST savings across various categories such as home appliances, electronics, daily essentials, healthcare, fashion, and more. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the exciting festive discounts…
Kerala High Court tells SBI to return the cat to its owner: The bank had seized the house for non-payment of the loan; the cat was allegedly left stranded.
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Kerala High Court tells SBI to return the cat to its owner: The bank had seized the house for non-payment of the loan; the cat was allegedly left stranded.

In an interim order issued by the State Bank of India (SBI) in a loan recovery case, the Kerala High Court said, "The bank has seized the borrower's house, including his cat. The bank should search the house and return the cat to the owner if it is found." The case relates to a non-payment of a loan. The next…
Impact Feature: Business cycle funds are suitable for investors who want to invest in equity markets – Deepak Khandelwal
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Impact Feature: Business cycle funds are suitable for investors who want to invest in equity markets – Deepak Khandelwal

Business Cycle Funds are suitable for investors who wish to invest in the equity markets with a strategy that adapts to changing economic conditions, provided they are committed to long-term investing. Click on the video above to hear what Deepak Khandelwal of Shrirago Investments Pvt. Ltd. has to say about this fund...
Modi said, “Infiltrators are challenging us, we must remain vigilant.” The Sangh has a roadmap to prevent demographic change; a postage stamp and coin were released.
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Modi said, “Infiltrators are challenging us, we must remain vigilant.” The Sangh has a roadmap to prevent demographic change; a postage stamp and coin were released.

PM Modi said on Wednesday at the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), "The volunteers of the RSS have never shown bitterness. Whether there were bans or conspiracies, the mantra of all has been that whatever is good, whatever is less good, everything is ours." On this occasion, he also released a commemorative postage stamp and coin depicting…
19 kg gas cylinder price up by ₹16.50: Aadhaar required for general reservations, UPI money requests stopped; 5 changes
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19 kg gas cylinder price up by ₹16.50: Aadhaar required for general reservations, UPI money requests stopped; 5 changes

From today, October 1, 5 major changes are taking place. This includes making Aadhaar verification mandatory for online booking of general reservation tickets and changes in the rules of NPS. Apart from this, petroleum companies have increased the price of 19 kg commercial gas cylinder by ₹16.50. Its price has increased to ₹1595.50 in Delhi. 1. Aadhaar required for general…
GST collections in September amount to ₹1.89 lakh crore: a 9.1% increase over last year; in August, GST collections were ₹1.86 lakh crore.
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GST collections in September amount to ₹1.89 lakh crore: a 9.1% increase over last year; in August, GST collections were ₹1.86 lakh crore.

Following the implementation of the new GST rates, the central government has released GST collection figures for September. ₹1.89 lakh crore was collected from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in September, a 9.1% increase on an annual basis. According to data released on Wednesday, October 1, a year ago, in September 2024, the government collected ₹1.73 lakh crore in…
Dearness allowance for central government employees increased by 3%: 4.9 million employees and 6.8 million pensioners benefit; effective July 1, 3 months’ arrears will be available.
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Dearness allowance for central government employees increased by 3%: 4.9 million employees and 6.8 million pensioners benefit; effective July 1, 3 months’ arrears will be available.

The central government has increased the dearness allowance of central employees by 3% ahead of Diwali and Dussehra. This increase will take effect from July 1st. Employees will receive three months' arrears. This decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi on Wednesday. The dearness allowance will now increase from 55% to 58%. This will benefit 4.92…
Tata Motors’ business splits into two parts today: Shares rise 6%; shareholders will receive one share of the commercial vehicle company.
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Tata Motors’ business splits into two parts today: Shares rise 6%; shareholders will receive one share of the commercial vehicle company.

Following the demerger, Tata Motors shares closed 5.56% higher on Wednesday, October 1st. Effective today, the company's business has been split into two parts. The company's commercial vehicle business (such as trucks and buses) has been spun off into a separate company, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited, and the passenger vehicle business (such as cars and SUVs) will operate under the…
Gold and silver prices at all-time highs: 10g gold rose ₹1,983 to cross ₹1.17 lakh, a year-on-year increase of ₹41,000; silver reached ₹1.45 lakh per kg.
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Gold and silver prices at all-time highs: 10g gold rose ₹1,983 to cross ₹1.17 lakh, a year-on-year increase of ₹41,000; silver reached ₹1.45 lakh per kg.

Gold and silver prices have once again reached all-time highs today, October 1st. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,983 to ₹1,17,332. Previously, it was ₹1,15,349. Silver also rose by ₹2,686 to ₹1,45,120, up from ₹1,42,434 yesterday. This year, gold has become more expensive by ₹41,000 and silver by ₹59,000.…
Indian submarine successfully tested in the South China Sea: DSRV Tiger X docked with a friendly submarine.
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Indian submarine successfully tested in the South China Sea: DSRV Tiger X docked with a friendly submarine.

The Indian Navy successfully operated (tested) its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Tiger X during the Singapore Navy-hosted Multinational Submarine Rescue Exercise XPR-25. The joint exercise was conducted in two phases: shore phase (land training) from September 15-20 and sea phase (at sea training) from September 20-25 in the South China Sea. Navies from over 40 countries participated. This marked…