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Published on 20:32 GMT

Top Gainers & Losers on August 18: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Blue Star, Bata India among top gainers today

Indian equities closed Monday’s session with strong gains, largely driven by autos, consumer durables, and real estate, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to lower consumption taxes on major categories, a move aimed at cushioning the impact …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on 13:14 GMT

India proposes next-gen GST reforms with simplified two-rate structure, new 40% slab for sin goods

The Centre has circulated a blueprint for next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms — a move that could redefine the way India consumes and pays taxes. At the heart of the proposal is a simplified two-rate structure of 5% and 18%, along with the …

Source: CNBC-TV18 - Center-left
Published on 12:25 GMT

India proposes slashing taxes on small cars under Modi reforms, sending shares higher

NEW DELHI: India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock markets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on 11:21 GMT

Opinion | GST - India’s Biggest Taxation Reform

Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 15:58 IST While Congress built flaky castles in the air by sitting on the Kelkar committee recommendations for 10 years, kudos to Modi govt, for making GST a reality on 1st July 2017. Despite multiple hurdles, thanks to Prime …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on 10:16 GMT

GST revamp- How can proposed 2-rate structure impact India’s fiscal deficit?

The buzz indicates that the Indian government is planning to propose a two-rate GST structure. The government may do away with the 12 per cent and 28 per cent GST rates and keep the 5 per cent and 18 per cent GST rates. This increased the concern that …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on 09:45 GMT

India plans tax cut on small cars as Modi reform spurs stock market

India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan sparked a rally in stock markets. Modi's …

Source: BDNews24 - Indeterminate
Published on 06:11 GMT

GST restructuring may lead to 40% ‘sin’ tax on online gaming, luxury cars, cigarettes and more

A major restructure of the tax regime appears to be on the horizon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at significant changes in his Independence Day address. According to reports, a special 40% tax rate is being considered for goods falling under …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on 04:41 GMT

Alcohol, cigarette, gaming stocks slide up to 4.5% as govt proposes 40% sin tax under GST 2.0 overhaul

Synopsis The government is planning GST 2.0. It may include a 40% tax on alcohol, cigarettes, and gaming. Consequently, shares of Godfrey Phillips, Nazara Technologies, and Delta Corp declined. Globus Spirits, United Spirits, and ITC also saw drops. The …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 06:55 GMT

Full list of top 40 business groups in Pakistan – who leads the chart?

LAHORE – The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) has issued its maiden Wealth Perception Index 2025, listing the top 40 business groups in Pakistan. Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) is an organization focused on driving Pakistan’ …

Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
Published on 04:28 GMT

India’s manufacturing shift: Capital intensity & workforce gaps

The median capital to labour ratio across all industries in India is 6. Over the last decade, India has started to emphasize on self-reliance in manufacturing, and provide a pathway for manufacturing-led growth. The ‘Make in India’ regime has pushed for …

Source: ETManufacturing.in - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2025

GST 2.0 reforms: Centre mulls extra duty on tobacco, states want share

The Centre may levy additional excise duty or special duty above the proposed 40% goods and services tax (GST) on tobacco products to maintain the overall taxation, in absence of compensation cess in the GST 2.0 reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Aug 17, 2025

Rahul Gandhi, along with INDIA bloc leaders, launches ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in poll bound Bihar

Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (August 17, 2025) began his 16-day-long ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram in poll-bound Bihar. Lashing out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) Mr. Gandhi alleged …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 16:41 GMT

GST reform push: Emkay raises Nifty target to 28,000 for September 2026, picks its 5 top beneficiary stocks

Brokerage firm Emkay Global Financial Services has raised Nifty’s target to 28,000 for September 2026 with autos and cement as the preferred plays. The upgrade comes on the back of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation proposal which could act …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 11:44 GMT

Want to feel years younger? Experts say these everyday habits are secretly ageing you, and simple swaps can reverse it

Growing older may be inevitable, but looking and feeling older doesn’t have to be. Health experts now say that the choices we make daily—from food and exercise to stress management—can have a bigger impact on our biological age than our genes. In other …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 09:38 GMT

Tata Motors jumps 3% on potential GST cut boosting auto sector outlook

Shares of Tata Motors rose 3% to hit a day’s high of Rs 684.95 on the BSE today after expectations of a cut in GST rates on automobiles triggered a rally across the auto sector. Analysts pointed out that Tata Motors stands out as a key beneficiary of the …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 08:55 GMT

GST on insurance premiums to be slashed to nil

The government aims to slash Goods and Services Tax (GST) on insurance premiums to 5% or even zero from 18% currently, said a Reuters report citing sources. The proposal is part of the upcoming GST 2.0 blueprint, which aims to simplify the indirect tax …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Aug 17, 2025

A handwritten note, 2 signatures, only dead ends in Kashmir—Sarla Bhat murder is no easy case

And now, the grief has returned. Thirty-five years after Sarla Bhat was abducted, tortured and shot dead, the State Investigative Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir police has reopened her case. It’s caught the family off guard. They had given up hope for …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on Aug 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector faces negative growth of 0.74% in FY25

ISLAMABAD — The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector of Pakistan has recorded a decline of 0.74% in financial year 2024-25, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). While LSM …

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
Published on Aug 16, 2025

GST overhaul to ease exporters’ burden as India faces US trade headwinds

NEW DELHI: India’s proposed overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will speed up refunds for exporters, improve cash flows, and simplify compliance for small businesses as part of reforms aimed at unlocking untapped economic potential, a central …

Source: Mint - Neutral

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Malt Beverage Market to Hit USD 19.03 Billion by 2035, Driven by Rising Demand for Alcohol-Free and Functional Beverages

Malt beverage market to reach $19.03 billion by 2035, driven by demand for flavored, low-alcohol, and craft products. Manufacturers can capitalize on key trends NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new market analysis …

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Published on August 16, 2025 - 07:45 GMT

Senate Bill 973 Printer's Number 1114

PENNSYLVANIA, August 15 - paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum, include: (i) An ultrasound video at least five minutes in length showing human development of the brain, heart, sex organs and other vital organs at the following intervals: (A) Eight weeks' …

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Published on August 16, 2025 - 04:15 GMT

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams Deliver Strong Mid-Year Results

CANADA, August 15 - Released on August 15, 2025 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of 2025, RCMP SERT executed 412 arrest warrants and seized more than 13 kilograms of illicit drugs, 49 firearms, and over $231,000 in cash from Saskatchewan communities. …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 21:37 GMT

PurelyWHITE Deluxe Teeth Whitening Powder 2025 Report: Whiten Your Smile Instantly With Zero Sensitivity

New York, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute dental or medical advice. PurelyWHITE Deluxe is a cosmetic oral care product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

Barge Transportation Market CAGR to be at 5.5% from 2025 to 2029 | $175.44 Billion Industry Revenue by 2029

The Business Research Company's Barge Transportation Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Get 30% Off All Global …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 09:48 GMT

Gatchalian: protect youth from proliferation of 'tuklaw'

PHILIPPINES, August 15 - Press Release August 15, 2025 Gatchalian: protect youth from proliferation of 'tuklaw' "Following the arrest of five students in Puerto Princesa who were allegedly selling 'tuklaw' or black cigarettes that …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 12:10 GMT

Travel Retail Global Market Report 2025| Business Growth, Development Factors, Current and Future Trends till 2029

The Business Research Company’s Travel Retail Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get 30% Off All Global Market Reports With …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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