While policymakers have framed GST 2.0 as being more rational, a public health lens suggests affordability gains could bypass the goal of healthier consumption

The agreement was signed by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, the finance ministry said in a post on X

China criticizes the United States' 50% tariffs on Indian imports. China calls the move unfair and unreasonable. Ambassador Xu Feihong emphasizes strong India-China ties for global development. The US imposed additional levies linked to ...more

PNC Financial Services is set to acquire FirstBank for $4.1 billion, significantly boosting its retail banking presence in the US. This acquisition will establish PNC as the largest bank in Denver and expand its Arizona network, increas ...more

LG Electronics is set to launch its Indian subsidiary's IPO in October, aiming to raise ₹15,000 crore. This would be the largest IPO of 2025 so far, with LG divesting 15% of its Indian arm. The offering follows Hyundai's successful IP ...more