π Economy / Policyπ Indiaβs retail inflation rose to 2.07% in Aug, driven by higher food and essentials.βοΈ Indiaβs coking coal imports set to rise as steel output targets 300 MT by…
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**Daily Business Briefs (12 Sep 2025)**
**π Economy / Policy** π Despite a 54% surge in exports, India became a **net steel importer** in Aug β rising demand outpaced supply. π¦ Govt to **incentivise domestic production** of solar…
Daily Business Briefs (11 Sep 2025)
π Economy / PolicyπΉ Equity mutual funds saw strong inflows of βΉ33,430 crore in Aug 2025, signaling robust domestic retail appetite.π¦ Mauritius to set up a special economic zone for Indian companies,…
**Daily Business Briefs (10 Sep 2025)**
**π Economy / Policy** πΉ Bank credit growth slowed in August, reflecting softer demand and tariff-linked uncertainty. π¦ Capex by CPSEs dipped 3.5% to \~βΉ51,500 crore in August, raising concerns on government-led…
**Daily Business Briefs (9 Sep 2025)**
**π Economy / Policy** πΉ Trumpβs tariffs could shave off 0.5% from Indiaβs GDP, warns the Chief Economic Adviser. π¦ Indiaβs apparel export outlook revised to *negative* by ICRA; exports may shrink…
**Daily Business Briefs (8 Sep 2025)**
— **π Economy / Policy** πΉ India & Israel to sign Bilateral Investment Agreement, boosting cross-border investments. π Spurt in consumption expected to drive revenue buoyancy, helping govt manage fiscal deficit. π¦…
π Bonus Shares vs. Stock Split β Explainer Series
Investors often get confused between Bonus Shares and Stock Splits. Both increase the number of shares you hold, but they work differently. Hereβs a simple breakdown π π Bonus Shares π Think…
GST 2.0: A Game-Changing Tax Reform for India π
The GST Council has approved a major overhaulβeffective 22 September 2025βwith a two-tier structure of 5% and 18%, plus a 40% slab for sin/luxury goods. About 90% of products now fall under…
**Daily Business Briefs (6 Sep 2025)** π
— **π Economy & Policy** β’ πΉ **GST Cuts & Inflation:** Deutsche Bank estimates reduced GST rates could lower inflation by \~25 bps, easing consumer prices. β’ π¦ **Dairy Boost:** Milky Mist…
Ethanol Blending in India: From Pilot to Nationwide E20
Indiaβs ethanol journey has accelerated from small pilots in 2001 to a nationwide E20 rollout in 2025, five years ahead of schedule. The program aims to cut crude imports, support farmers, and…
