During a recent interactive session in Indore, Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary announced the implementation of GST 2.0 and described it as a 'GST Savings Festival'. The event saw the participation of approximately 200 taxpayers and included discussions on Next-Gen GST reforms. Chaudhary assured that the government is listening to feedback and suggestions from the business community to shape future reforms under GST 2.0. MP Shankar Lalwani also commended the new GST reforms and extended appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government.
The legal team of Shilpa Shetty has released a statement denying the allegations of her involvement in a financial fraud case. The actress is now planning to file criminal proceedings and civil damages against the media outlets that spread this misinformation. In the statement, her lawyer mentioned that no such amount was ever received by Shilpa, and they are ready to cooperate with the investigating agencies to clear her name. Shilpa also plans to seek legal protection against those responsible for tarnishing her image.
Autocar India reports on the upcoming changes to the Hero Xpulse range, with a larger than 210cc engine expected to be added. While there have been rumors of an Xpulse 210 launch, it is more likely that the new engine spotted in spy images last year will be used. With this change, potential buyers, such as Pranav Sonone who is looking to transition from the Hero ZMR 225cc to the Xpulse, may want to consider waiting for the updated model.
The sedan segment in India continues to see strong growth, with total sales of 28,451 units in August 2025, up 15.01% compared to the same period last year. Maruti Dzire remains the top-selling sedan in the country, followed by Hyundai Aura. However, sales in the overall segment saw a decline on a monthly basis, largely due to reduced volumes from top-selling models. The implementation of GST 2.0 reforms is expected to boost demand for passenger vehicles, particularly in segments such as hatchbacks and entry-level SUVs, but sedans may not see as significant of a lift due to stronger demand for SUVs in the Indian market.
The renowned Indian suiting brand, DIGJAM, has selected popular actor and filmmaker Deepak Tijori to be its new Brand Ambassador. With his confident and stylish personality, Tijori is deemed a perfect fit to represent DIGJAM as it blends contemporary fashion with its rich legacy of craftsmanship. CEO Ajay Agarwal expresses excitement for this collaboration, saying Tijori's balance of traditional and modern beliefs aligns with the brand's values.
The Indian Railways is set to launch a new Amrit Bharat Express train connecting the cities of Chhapra and Delhi. This train will be the sixth Amrit Bharat train to connect Bihar to the national capital and will cover a distance of 952 km in 21 hours. The train will operate twice a week, with a special inaugural trip on Sunday, September 29, and will stop at 19 stations. The commercial operation date will be announced by the railway officials.
Despite efforts from DIIs to stabilize the market, the Indian stock market is facing selling pressure due to FII outflows. Analysts believe that the opening signals from GIFT Nifty will play a crucial role in shaping market sentiment. With Nifty and Bank Nifty near crucial support levels, any breakdown could lead to further weakness. Investors should remain cautious and carefully manage their positions to avoid volatility, keeping an eye on both global cues and the rupee-dollar movement.
The Indian Army has issued a tender to purchase several regiments of the Anant Shastra air defence missile system, developed by the DRDO, in a move towards indigenisation in the defence sector. Estimated at Rs 30,000 crore, the project aims to bolster air defence along the borders with Pakistan and China, where the recent conflict saw the Indian Army's Air Defence units play a crucial role. The highly mobile and agile Anant Shastra systems will be deployed along the western and northern borders, complementing existing short- and medium-range systems, and have been extensively tested under various operational scenarios. This push for indigenous systems aligns with the Army's focus on increasing indigenisation and will also include the acquisition of new radars and air defence systems to deal with drones of Turkish and Chinese origin.
California Governor Newsom called out Senator Mullin for claiming Fox News is the only source for unbiased news. Newsom, who is currently suing the conservative network, pointed out that the network deliberately edited a video of him to make him look bad. Mullin argued that Fox News is the only reliable source for news, to which Newsom replied sarcastically by inviting Mullin to share more about the impact of biased editing. Newsom’s recent legal action against Fox News highlights the ongoing battle between media outlets for control over the narrative and the importance of defending free speech in a democracy.
Kolkata and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, marking the city's third-highest September single-day total in over four decades. In Srinagar, debris believed to be from a missile has been found in Dal Lake, more than four months after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. In response to sweeping tax rate cuts under GST 2.0, the government is closely monitoring whether consumers are receiving the expected benefits and has urged them to report any issues to the National Consumer Helpline.