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GST Intelligence (DGGI) is investigating the sale of Raymond's consumer goods business to a Godrej unit, The Economic Times reported quoting sources. In April 2023, Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) acquired Raymond's FMCG business, including the Park Avenue, KS, KamaSutra, and Premium trademarks, through a slump sale. Also Read: Centre notifies 18% GST on corporate guarantees In a filing with the stock exchanges, GCPL revealed that it paid ₹2,825 crore for this acquisition.

witness a slight decrease in growth from 4.1 percent in 2022 to 4 percent in both 2023 and 2024. The report highlights that global inflation is expected to gradually decrease, declining from 8.7 percent in 2022, to 6.9 percent in 2023, and 5.8 percent in 2024. Tighter monetary policies and lower international commodity prices contribute to this decline.

AQI reading of 325, compared to the previous day's 304. This increase was attributed to persistent pollution, particularly from stubble burning in Punjab, which surpassed 1,000 incidents for the first time this season, according to remote sensing data. Despite the Punjab government's commitment to making certain districts stubble burning-free, such incidents were reported.

Instagram followers, three young men from Gurugram landed in hot water. Their escapade involved recording a car stunt video on the bustling Golf Course Road, causing a significant traffic disruption.

The trade ministers of the Group of Seven nations pledged to build a wider network with developing nations to ensure supply chains are resilient for key items including critical minerals, semiconductors and batteries, according to the group’s joint statement released Sunday at the conclusion of their two-day gathering in Osaka, Japan. “We deplore actions to weaponise economic dependencies and commit to build on free, fair, and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationships, and accelerate such collaboration with the wider international community,” the group said in its joint statement.

Mamata Banerjee slammed Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Andhra train mishap, asking, «When will the railways come out of the slumber?» «Another disastrous rail collision, this time in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, involving two passenger trains, and causing until now at least 8 deaths and injury of at least 25 more,» Mamata Banerjee posted on X in a series of tweets. «Frontal collisions between trains, derailment of compartments, helpless passengers trapped in coaches and succumbing to fate: this is becoming a most unfortunate repetitive trope!!,» Mamata added. She also expressed solidarity with the kin of victims, and «demanded for most expeditious rescue actions and inquiry forthwith!». «When will the railways come out of the slumber?» The death toll in the Andhra train collision reached to 9 as rescue operations continue in Vizianagaram district, an East Coast Railway official said. «Rescue operations continue in Vizianagaram district.

Rahul Gandhi's «silence» over Kerala's serial blasts, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, «Who are these people who want to create chaos here from outside.» «I condemn the bomb blast incident in Kerala...,» Thakur told reporters in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur on late Sunday evening. «The silence of Rahul Gandhi who is an MP (Wayanad) from the state, clearly shows that Congress is silently supporting them...After all, who are these people who want to create chaos here from outside?.. Congress and the Communist Party are silently supporting them (people behind the blasts) and are not taking action against them...,» he added. On Sunday evening, Rahul Gandhi in a post on X condemned the incident and termed it «deeply disturbing». He also expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said, «I hope for a quick recovery for those injured». «There is no place for hatred and violence in a civilised society.

Hindustan Unilever's managing director Rohit Jawa has told ET that the Centre's progressive and reformer mindset, manifest in New Delhi's economy-anchored policy thrust and commentary, should bring 'considerable' overseas funds into India — a demonstrated growth outlier in an inflation-ravaged world struggling to come to grips with geopolitical uncertainties. «The Indian economy is unstoppable because of the sheer demographics of a billion people of working age,» Jawa said in his first media interview after taking over the top job at India's biggest consumer-goods company in June. «At this point of time in geopolitics, India is sweetly positioned. So, that does mean there will be considerable foreign investment coming in.»

finances down over the past four years. As she sat speaking to me, intermittently breaking down at the turn of events, the sadness and sorrow about the current situation was searing. However, there was no sign of regret or remorse.

Raghav has read about the need to start investing early and is concerned about his inability to do so yet. He is 35 years old and has been married for three years. He has reached middle management level at his job and earns well. However, he is not able to save at all. The couple enjoys frequent outings, shopping and holidays, which leaves little for savings. While Raghav has every intention of saving and investing a portion of his income, he finds that there is either very little left at the end of the month or the money lies idle in his savings account. He likes the thought of having to make a financial plan, but is unable to take the decisions to put it into action. He finds reasons to avoid doing so. What can Raghav do to overcome the problem that he is facing? Inertia in taking investment decisions is a common problem faced by many people despite the right intentions.

It’s extremely convenient for Treasurer Jim Chalmers that Australia’s central bank is in a vulnerable position at present because it means that Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will be extremely reluctant to call him out.

Apple is gearing up to unveil its "Scary Fast" event on October 30, 2023, and if you're keen on tuning in, here's how you can catch all the action live. This year, Apple has chosen an atypical slot of 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time for their event. For many places east of London, this means it will actually be held on the morning of October 31, which is Halloween for many. Given this unique timing, viewers should be alert to ensure they don't miss the event.

Sportswear firm Adidas India is clamping down against «IP infringements» of its blue India cricket jerseys and closely monitoring the market for duplicates, at a time when the jerseys are selling out within hours during the ongoing ICC World Cup. said general manager Neelendra Singh. «We have a process in place to clampdown IP infringement.

Vodafone Idea is likely to begin investing in 5G roll-outs in the coming quarters. Mirtillio said Ericsson is in talks with Vi for the 5G rollout.

Narendra Modi unveiled this ambitious project on 9 September during the G-20 summit in New Delhi. It has the potential to change face of Asia and Europe through the building of transport and communication links via rail, road, and the sea. Along with the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, the EU, Italy, France, and Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for this project.

New Delhi: The government is planning to create a real-time supply and demand model for select agricultural commodities that will help it plan and evaluate policy for a volatile market. The “mathematical model" will use dynamic and real-time data from high-frequency indicators and historical trends, said a government official requesting anonymity. The step comes at a time when consumers have been battling price volatility in several essential commodities and the government has launched a slew of measures to keep inflation in check.

G20 summit, India is hosting another global gathering — the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which has returned to India after 12 years. In this period, India has established itself as the commercial centre of the sport, with a huge fan base that consists of traditional cricket enthusiasts, new young fans and increasingly women. This passion and conviction has drawn in global and Indian advertisers, even as 10-second ad spots are being priced at a 40% premium when compared to the 2019 World Cup.

BRUSSELS : The Group of Seven industrial countries will on Monday agree a code of conduct for companies developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, a G7 document showed, as governments seek to mitigate the risks and potential misuse of the technology. The voluntary code of conduct will set a landmark for how major countries govern AI, amid privacy concerns and security risks, the document seen by Reuters showed.

Tether, the preeminent stablecoin firm globally, has once again exemplified its resolve against illicit financial activities by freezing 32 cryptocurrency addresses, implicated in terrorism and warfare funding within Israel and Ukraine. The move showcases the intensifying collaboration between cryptocurrency establishments and global law enforcement to counteract the rising tide of digital-financed crime.

Digvijaya Singh on Sunday claimed that central agencies will carry out raids in election-bound Madhya Pradesh similar to the ones they recently conducted in Rajasthan, who also goes to polls next month. Earlier this week, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the premises of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and the party candidate from Mahua assembly seat as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged exam paper leak case in the state. Assembly elections in the BJP-governed Madhya Pradesh and Congress-ruled Rajasthan will be held on November 17 and November 25, respectively. Talking to reporters in Bhopal, Singh said, «On one hand they (BJP) are intimidating officers, on the other, they are going to conduct raids in Madhya Pradesh like they did in Rajasthan.

TMC is plundering West Bengal's resources, depriving the people of their needs, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar alleged on Sunday. Speaking at a programme organised by the state BJP to commemorate the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra', he said one TMC leader after the other is going to jail in corruption cases, and no one knows where will it end. «While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying homage to the great sons of the country with the 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' programme, the TMC is plundering the resources of the state and depriving the people,» alleged Majumdar, the MP of Balurghat.