Business updates

Business updates

GST compensation cess on tobacco to end on Feb 1, orders govt; new laws notified

The govt also issued orders that the Health Security se National Security Cess Act and the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, would come into effect from Feb 1>

DGCA notice to Air India for operating Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite snags

The DGCA notice underscored non-compliance with MEL provisions during the June 28 flight>

Gujarat opens rooftops to wind power under new renewable energy policy

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the policy at an event in the state capital on 25 December>

Govt launches market access support schemes for exporters

The scheme aims to strengthen India's export market access through structured support for activities such as buyer-seller meets, trade fairs, exhibitions>

India's stock market underperforms Asian peers the most since 1998

On the positive side, India’s stock market posted a record tenth straight year of gains, joining Japan and Argentina in a rare global club.>

Sennheiser HDB 630: An absolute masterclass in modern headphone benchmarks

The HDB 630 is Sennheiser’s clearest statement yet on what no-compromise wireless audio should look like, and competition must not find an answer.>

Govt said to approve Vodafone Idea relief package which is smaller than expected

The government has frozen relief on Vodafone Idea AGR dues at ₹87,695 crore, while rescheduling the payment schedule from FY32 to FY41.>

Netflix releases ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ episode on Ramalinga Raju after 5 years

Ramalinga Raju, prime accused in the $1.5-billion Satyam scam, had filed a legal challenge against release of the ‘Bad Boy Billionaires: India’ episode on him.>

OpenAI Is Paying Employees More Than Any Major Tech Startup in History

The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee.>

Indian Oil said to buy first Colombian crude in wean-away from Russian oil imports

Indian Oil has purchased its first Colombian crude despite annual contracts in place since 2021, as India looks to reduce its reliance on Russian oil imports.>

Credits : HTimes