FIIs sell Rs 10,782 crore worth of Indian equities in September, so far. Can GST reform, GDP numbers change tide?

FIIs sell Rs 10,782 crore worth of Indian equities in September, so far. Can GST reform, GDP numbers change tide?

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities in September, offloading shares worth Rs 10,782 crore so far. Nifty has remained unbeaten for eight successive sessions despite this sell-off. On Friday, FIIs were net buyers at Rs 129.6 crore while the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers at Rs … Read more

Will GST revamp drive lasting gains or just short-term spurts in markets?

Will GST revamp drive lasting gains or just short-term spurts in markets?

Mumbai: India’s stock indices ended marginally higher on Thursday, giving up most of the early gains that were fuelled by the overhaul of the country’s goods and services tax (GST) late Wednesday. The indirect tax revamp is aimed at boosting consumption and simplifying compliance to boost growth and cushion the economy from the impact of … Read more

GST cuts likely soon, rationalising of rates possible: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

GST cuts likely soon, rationalising of rates possible: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) can be expected. She stated that the GST Council is currently working on streamlining the rate slabs for Goods and Services Tax. Additionally, the finance minister highlighted that there has been a significant decrease in GST … Read more