Automobiles

Maruti Suzuki Hits Decade-High Festive Demand, Ramps Up Production with Sunday & Holiday Shifts


Maruti Suzuki is operating on Sundays and holidays to meet an unprecedented festive season demand. With record-breaking Navratri deliveries of 1.65 lakh vehicles, the company eyes 2 lakh festive deliveries by October-end, driven by GST cuts and renewed consumer sentiment.

Business

Goa Leads Nationwide GST Reform with Two-Slab Structure Backed by PM Modi & CM Pramod Sawant


Effective September 22, 2025, Goa is spearheading a new two-slab GST structure (5% and 18%) aimed at easing compliance, supporting MSMEs, and boosting local manufacturing. CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, backed by PM Narendra Modi, called the reform a landmark step toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and the โ€œGST Bachat Utsav.โ€

Finance

GCCI Applauds Historic GST Reforms Aimed at Economic Growth and Social Inclusion


Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) President Ms. Pratima Dhond welcomes sweeping GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting. With simplified slabs, exemptions on insurance and essential items, and measures to support MSMEs, healthcare, and farmers, the reforms are expected to boost GDP, ease compliance, and promote financial inclusion.