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The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, with over 6.30 crore enterprises, continues to play a vital role in India’s economy by fostering entrepreneurship and employment. The Ministry of…

The Union and state governments collected gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of ₹1.76 trillion in December 2024. While the figure marked a 7.3% increase from the same period…

Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) experienced a transformative yet challenging 2024. While progress was evident in job creation and formalization, the sector grappled with inflationary pressures, credit constraints,…

The recent decision by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to tax popcorn based on its sugar and spice content has triggered widespread criticism, humor, and debate. The move…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued comprehensive directives to E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs), including platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Big Basket. These guidelines aim…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a directive requiring licensed food manufacturers, importers, repackers, and relabellers to submit quarterly reports on expired and rejected food…

The Kozhikode MSME Fest 2024, organized by the District Industries Centre, is underway at Aspin Courtyard, Beach Road, Kozhikode, from December 27 to 31.  Diverse Range of Products Over 60…

On December 26, 2024, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo convened a meeting with the Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department to assess the implementation plan for the Government of India's Raising and…

Economic Growth Slows to a Seven-Quarter Low India's GDP growth for Q2 FY25 dropped to 5.4%, the slowest in seven quarters, reflecting a significant decline from 8.1% in the same…

Popcorn Taxation Clarified at GST Council Meeting At its 55th meeting, the GST Council clarified the tax structure for popcorn, sparking a wave of social media memes and discussions. Union…