‘No Need To Panic, Negotiations Underway’: Piyush Goyal On Trump’s 50% Tariffs

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has sought to reassure businesses that India is engaged in active negotiations with the United States following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a steep 50% tariff on Indian exports. Goyal emphasised that while the new duties are significant, there is “no need to panic” and expressed confidence […]

GST Reforms: What Gets Cheaper, What Stays Costly

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has taken a big step in simplifying India’s indirect tax system. After a marathon 56th meeting in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the four-slab system will now be reduced to just two rates — 5% and 18%, effective from September 22. “We’ve reduced the slabs. […]