GST 2.0
Orkla India Sets IPO Price Band At Rs 695–Rs 730
Companies Finance

Orkla India Q2 Profit Falls 7.3%

Orkla India posts a 7.3% drop in Q2 profit even as revenue and key categories grow; EBITDA hit by festive spends and one-time GST costs.

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Bata India Faces Rs 60.56 Crore Tax Notice Over GST Discrepancies
Uncategorized

Bata India Q2 Profit Falls 73% Amid GST Transition

Lower sales, higher expenses, and a warehouse disruption hit Bata’s Q2 earnings; festive demand lifts outlook

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FMCG Opinion

GST 2.0 To Power Growth In India’s Consumer Durables Market

Tanuj Gupta, Director – Sales & Marketing, Thermocool Home Appliances, explains how GST 2.0’s simplified tax slabs could make home appliances more affordable and boost demand across urban and rural India   With the introduction of GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025, India is entering a new era in indirect taxation. The new structure streamlines […]

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FMCG Food

Medicines, Packaged Foods Lag In GST 2.0 Benefits

LocalCircles survey shows full pass-through of GST rate cuts remains weak in processed foods and healthcare, while autos and electronics see stronger transmission While more consumers are beginning to benefit from GST 2.0 reforms, certain sectors such as processed foods and medicines still require stronger action from brands, supply chains, and last-mile retailers to ensure […]

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Brands

GST Rate Cuts Dent Dabur Q2 Sales

Dabur India’s Q2 sales were hit by GST-related disruption but the company expects demand to rebound as lower tax rates lift rural consumption   Fast-moving consumer goods maker Dabur India said on Tuesday that its sales during the second quarter ended 30 September were temporarily affected as customers deferred purchases and distributors cleared old stocks […]

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Economy Manufacturing

Navigating Price Volatility, Driving Growth In India’s Jewellery Market

In an exclusive conversation with BW Retail World, Mangesh Chauhan, Managing Director & CFO of Sky Gold & Diamonds, shares insights on gold price volatility, consumer trends, and the company’s strategic roadmap for sustained growth in India’s evolving jewellery landscape   Gold prices have seen significant volatility recently, influenced by both domestic and international factors. […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces

Centre Flags Ecommerce Platforms For Not Passing GST 2.0 Benefits

Consumer Affairs Department steps up monitoring after 3,000 complaints on retailers not passing tax cuts to buyers   The central government has flagged major ecommerce platforms for failing to pass on the benefits of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers, following complaints that price reductions remain inadequate since the roll-out of […]

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FMCG

From Pantry To Pockets, GST 2.0 Brings Relief

Industry leaders hail rationalised tax structure as a festive season catalyst for demand, affordability, and growth

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