Sesa Sen
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Govt May Okay More Quantity In Rs 5, Rs 10 Packs As Price Cuts Under GST 2.0
Packaged goods makers have flagged the challenges of reducing maximum retail prices across product lines—particularly for popular packs.
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Govt Eases GST Transition, Allows Use Of Old Packs With Revised Prices
Companies are also required to run two newspaper ads to inform consumers of the revised prices.
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Blocked GST Credit: Some AC, TV Dealers Get Relief, Others Left To Cope Alone
While Blue Star has agreed to compensate dealers, Voltas has no such blanket policy and plans to absorb costs only on a case-by-case basis.
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Indian Tour Operators Gear Up For 25% Business Boost Amid India-China Thaw
India and China are set to operate direct flights after a five-year pause, prompting tour operators and travel agents to ramp up their efforts.
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IndiGo Gets Six-Month Extension To Operate Leased Turkish Aircraft
These leased Boeing 777 aircraft, with a seating capacity of over 500, are currently used to operate flights to Istanbul from Mumbai and Delhi.
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Lower Payouts, Increased Competition Fuel Rider Shortage For Quick Commerce Firms Ahead Of Festive Rush
Many gig workers are even opting out of hyperlocal quick delivery altogether to more stable e-commerce roles.
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Festive Sales Set To Soar As Centre Pushes For Early GST Rate Cut Rollout
Industry executives project a 20-30% sales growth this festive season, with early signs suggesting strong consumer sentiment.
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White Goods Firms Brace For Deferred Purchases As Shoppers Await GST Cut
Manufacturers of air-conditioners to televisions are bracing for a lull in demand over the next two months as consumers await a possible GST rate cut from 28% to 18%. Industry executives say revised tax rates, if announced around Diwali in Oct., could spur a surge in purchases later in the festive season, especially when paired with offers and easy...
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Parle, Britannia Remain India's Most-Favoured FMCG Brands, Says Worldpanel Report
HUL's Surf Excel cracked the top five among brands, while Amul has emerged as the most chosen out-of-home beverage brand.
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FMCG Sector Counts On Tax Cuts To Fast-Track Recovery This Festive Season
Food and beverages currently taxed at 12% could move to the 5% slab if the GST reforms proposal is formalised.
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IndiGo Ready To Resume India-China Direct Flights, Awaits Bilateral Green Light, Says CEO
The reopening of direct air connectivity between the two nations will mark the first such services since they were suspended during the Covid pandemic.
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FMCG Sales Rise As Shops Stock Up Ahead Of Festivals
In July, urban sales remained stable with a 6% growth. Rural markets drove growth, expanding by 10.3% versus 3.6% in June, according to Bizom data.
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Trump Tariff Impact: US Retailers Weigh Options as Tariff Hike Hits Indian Textile Exports
The additional US tariff hike is looming over the Indian textile industry. Exporters are negotiating with their importers, trying to beat the imposition deadline and hoping for a deal soon.
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FMCG Firms Cut Senior Roles By 25% Amid AI Disruption, Tepid Growth
Among top companies, HUL saw an 8.5% decrease in its permanent employee count, while Dabur reduced its hiring by over 6%. Similar trends were observed at Nestle India, Godrej Consumer, and Emami
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Festive Push: Retailers Bet Big On Private Labels To Boost Sales
The trend extends beyond apparel and fashion into fast-moving consumer goods as well, where retailers have fairly expansive portfolios.
