🟢 Economy & Policy
- India removes cotton import duty – Govt offers temporary relief to garment industry as cotton costs bite into margins.
- Small cars may get cheaper 🚗 – HSBC says cutting GST from 28% to 20% could reduce prices by up to 8%.
- GST rationalisation impact – Morgan Stanley estimates structural reform could add 0.5–0.6% to India’s GDP.
💻 Technology & Manufacturing
- Semiconductors boom – India’s semiconductor market projected to triple to \$100 bn by 2032, driven by electronics and EVs.
- HP expands in India – Plans to double manufacturing under PLI 2.0 and scale output by 35% in coming years.
🏨 Companies & Industry
- Amazon India hiring spree – To add 1,50,000 workers for festive season sales surge.
- Indian Hotels expands – Signs 10 new Ginger hotels in South India to strengthen mid-scale presence.