Indian stock markets may finally narrow gap with EMs! Modi-Xi meet, GST rate cuts boost sentiment; what’s the outlook?
The strengthening economic ties with China, the second-largest world economy, complement other positive factors for India. (AI image) Indian stock markets may see a boost with several positive catalysts fuelling bullish sentiment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside recent GST rate cuts, have generated positive sentiment regarding the potential for…
Gold price prediction today: Where is gold rate headed this week as US Fed meeting in focus? Here’s the outlook
Gold price prediction: The current week remains most crucial for gold as the US Fed may announce its monetary policy on September 17, midnight. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to react to the US Federal Reserve policy this week. Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and…
8th pay panel set up, report in 18 months
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Tuesday finalised the terms of reference and the appointment of three members of the Eighth Central Pay Commission, and tasked it with submitting its recommendations within 18 months. The panel will be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with IIM-Bangalore professor Pulak Ghosh named a member and…
GST 2.0: Health insurance firms may raise policy tariffs by 3-5% to compensate for input tax credit losses amid tax cuts
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, after its 56th meeting on 4 September 2025, announced a GST exemption on all health and life insurance premiums as part of the central government’s indirect tax rationalisation move. The industry has welcomed this step even though the risk of a higher premium looms due to the losses…
