GST 2.0 impact: Companies rush to hire temporary staff; rate cuts expected to boost festive buying

Companies across consumer electronics, e-commerce, automobiles, retail, logistics, and FMCG are rushing to hire temporary staff as India’s festive season kicks off, following reduced GST rates from September 22. Industry experts say many shoppers had postponed purchases earlier this season, which dented sales, but with firms passing on GST cuts through price reductions, buyers are…

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Logistics overhaul: Piyush Goyal launches plans for 8 cities spanning states; aims to cut costs for industry

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday unveiled a set of integrated logistics plans aimed at reducing transaction cost of industry.The pilot programme has started in eight cities across eight states and is designed to review existing logistics infrastructure, spot gaps, and provide a roadmap for improving efficiency and reducing costs, the ministry said.Goyal…

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IND vs AUS, 3rd WODI: Smriti Mandhana heroics in vain, Australia beat India in 781-run affair to pocket series 2-1 | Cricket News

India’s Smriti Mandhana returns to pavilion after her dismissal by Australia’s Grace Harris (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Australia secured a 43-run victory against India in the third women’s ODI, winning their 11th bilateral series. Despite Smriti Mandhana’s impressive performance, Beth Mooney’s exceptional batting led Australia to triumph.Australia posted their joint-highest ODI total of 412 all out,…

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