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ITC, HUL, among other FMCG stocks in action post GST rate change – Check details
04
Sep
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Business

ITC, HUL, among other FMCG stocks in action post GST rate change – Check details

GST Reforms: The Nifty FMCG index surged 2.66 per cent in the opening session, with stocks rallying by up to 7 per cent. Mumbai: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are in action today as the GST Council has approved a two-slab structure, which will result in the reduction of a wide range of FMCG products. The new GST slabs will take effect from September 22, just ahead of the peak festive season. Buoyed by the development, stock markets surged in the opening trades, and FMCG stocks were among the top gainers. The Nifty FMCG index surged 2.66 per cent in the…
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Shikhar Dhawan summoned by ED in illegal betting app linked to money laundering case
04
Sep
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Shikhar Dhawan summoned by ED in illegal betting app linked to money laundering case

Former India international Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the ED (Enforcement Directorate) for suspected connection to the online betting app case. New Delhi: After Suresh Raina, former India international Shikhar Dhawan has also been summoned by the ED (Enforcement Directorate) in connection with the case involving the promotion of betting apps.ย  More to follow.. ย 
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 888 points, Nifty close to 25,000 amid optimism around GST Council meeting
04
Sep
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 888 points, Nifty close to 25,000 amid optimism around GST Council meeting

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,986 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 350 were trading in the red. Fifty-eight stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, surged in the opening session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, amid positive global cues, coupled with the GST rate rationalisation exercise by the government. The 30-share BSE Sensex added 888.96 points to start the session at 81,456.67; the Nifty gained 265.7 points to open at 24,980.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 80,567.71 and the Nifty 50 at 24,715.05. Similarly,…
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Sean Williams breaks Shakib Al Hasan’s massive record after recall to Zimbabwe’s T20I squad
04
Sep
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Sean Williams breaks Shakib Al Hasan’s massive record after recall to Zimbabwe’s T20I squad

ZImbabwe's Sean Williams went on to become the player with the longest T20I career in history after he featured for his side in the first T20I of the series against Sri Lanka. He overtook the record of Shakib Al Hasan to occupy first place. Harare: Zimbabweโ€™s veteran batter Sean Williams etched his name in the history books after his appearance for Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that Sean Williams made a comeback to the shortest format after a gap of more than a year. Doing so, Williams went on to…
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Trump urges Supreme Court for urgent hearing after ruling found most of his sweeping tariffs illegal
04
Sep
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World

Trump urges Supreme Court for urgent hearing after ruling found most of his sweeping tariffs illegal

The Trump administration urged the US Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal under an emergency powers law. Washington: The Donald Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to take up the tariff case urgently after the appeals court found most of his sweeping tariffs illegal. However, he defended that the US President has the power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law. Trump urges SC to reverse appeals court rulingย  The US government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that most of President…
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Twice the giggles โ€” itโ€™s a baby boy again for Gauahar-Zaid
04
Sep
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Twice the giggles โ€” itโ€™s a baby boy again for Gauahar-Zaid

Actor Gauahar Khan and husband Zaid Darbar have been blessed with their second child, a boy. ย  Khan, 42, and Darbar, 29, who are parents to Zehaan, 2, shared the news with a joint post on Instagram on Wednesday. The child was born on Monday. ย  "Bismillah hir rahmaan nir raheem. Zehaan is overjoyed to graciously share his kingdom with his new baby brother born on Sept 1, 2025. Seeking everyone's continued love and blessings for our elated family. Grateful and giggling parents Zaid and Gauahar," the text over the poster read. ย  Khan, known for films like โ€œRocket Singh:…
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Harare Sports Club overtakes MCG, moves into third in elite list following 1st ZIM v SL clash
04
Sep
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Harare Sports Club overtakes MCG, moves into third in elite list following 1st ZIM v SL clash

The Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe hosted its 289th international match, and in doing so, went on to become the venue with the third most international matches hosted in history, going past Australia's MCG. Harare: Across world cricket, there have been several iconic venues. From the gorgeous grounds in Australia to the jam-packed stadiums in England, there is no shortage of iconic cricket grounds across the globe. However, some venues are known for regularly hosting matches, and Zimbabweโ€™s Harare Sports Club recently went on to etch its name in the history books.ย  Hosting the first T20I of the series between…
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Trump warns India could face further penalties if it continues energy imports from Moscow
04
Sep
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Trump warns India could face further penalties if it continues energy imports from Moscow

Trump warned that the United States has not yet rolled out "Phase-2" and "Phase-3" tariffs against countries continuing trade ties with Russia. And he also called secondary sanctions on India a direct action against Russia, as "that cost hundreds of billions of dollars to Russia". Washington: In a latest development, US President Donald Trump called India the largest buyer of Russian oil after China, indicating that New Delhi could face further penalties if it continues energy imports from Moscow. Trump says US has not yet imposed Phase-2, Phase-3 tariffs Trump warned that the United States has not yet rolled…
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GST rate cuts from September 22: Here’s the complete list of goods exempted from tax
04
Sep
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GST rate cuts from September 22: Here’s the complete list of goods exempted from tax

The GST Council has introduced a two-tier rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective September 22, slashing taxes on most personal-use goods while exempting life and health insurance premiums entirely. New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a fresh two-tier tax structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent which will come into effect on September 22. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the announcement after the 56th GST Council meeting on Wednesday, calling it a step towards simplifying the tax system and boosting consumer confidence.ย Almost all personal use items will…
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