Logistics overhaul: Piyush Goyal launches plans for 8 cities spanning states; aims to cut costs for industry

[ad_1] Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday unveiled a set of integrated logistics plans aimed at reducing transaction cost of industry.The pilot programme has started in eight cities across eight states and is designed to review existing logistics infrastructure, spot gaps, and provide a roadmap for improving efficiency and reducing costs, the ministry…

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European airports cyber attack: Indian airports remain unaffected; Heathrow, Berlin & others face delays

[ad_1] Indian airports have so far remained safe from the cyber attack that has swept across many airports in Europe, a senior government official told PTI on Saturday.London Heathrow, Berlin and several other European airports are facing operational disruptions after a cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace systems, used at the airports.Following the incident in Europe, Indian…

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H-1B visa fees hike: Nasscom urges member companies to bring staff back to US; Trump’s September 21 deadline looms

[ad_1] Industry body, Nasscom, has urged its member companies to bring back H-1B employees stuck outside the United States before new visa fee rules come into force.The warning comes with just a day left before the US raises the cost of applying for an H-1B visa to $100,000, a move that could severely disrupt businesses.Shivendra…

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GST rate cut impact: Amul lowers prices of range of items; ghee cheaper by Rs 40 – check list

[ad_1] Amul’s parent company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), on Saturday announced reducing the retail prices of more than 700 product packs, passing the benefits of recent GST reforms to consumers. The price reduction covers a wide range of products, including ghee, butter, ice cream, bakery items, and frozen snacks, with the new prices…

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H-1B visa fee hike: Indian tech firms could face disruption; ‘timeline for implementation is a concern’ says NASSCOM

[ad_1] Industry body Nasscom on Saturday raised concerns over the US administration’s decision to increase the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, saying that it could disrupt Indian technology services companies and their onshore projects.The organisation also criticised the tight September 21 implementation date, warning that a one-day deadline creates “considerable uncertainty for businesses, professionals, and…

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EU CBAM challenge: GTRI warns of trade hit; urges India to fast-track carbon scheme

[ad_1] Indian steel and aluminium exporters face fresh challenges as the European Union (EU) will begin collecting carbon border taxes under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The levy, notified in May 2023, initially covers steel, aluminium, cement, electricity,…

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GST consumer support: INGRAM portal adds dedicated category ahead of rollout; complaints to be tracked efficiently

[ad_1] The ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has activated a dedicated GST category on the INGRAM portal to address consumer queries and complaints related to the revised GST charges, rates, and exemptions effective from September 22, 2025.The move aligns the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025, approved during…

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India eyes its own Big Four! PMO to review regulatory changes on September 23; domestic audit firms aim to scale globally

[ad_1] File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will hold a meeting on September 23 to discuss regulatory changes and other measures aimed at enabling domestic audit and consultancy firms to scale up to compete with the Big Four globally, people familiar with the matter said. According to ET, the…

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: India’s first high-speed rail project achieves key milestone; E10 Shinkansen set for 2027 launch

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced a major milestone in India’s first bullet train project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. He said that out of the 508 km stretch, 320 km of viaduct has already been completed.According to Vaishnaw, the first section of the bullet train, the 50 km Surat-Billimora…

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