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TREND | 21 Dec 2024

GoM to consider 1% calamity cess proposal by AP

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Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said that there was a consensus that a GoM be formed

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

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TREND | 21 Dec 2024

GST Council issues clarification on proposal of taxation on popcorn

Business Standard

GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised. There is no change in the tax rate of popcorn and the GST Council has only agreed that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will issue a circular clarifying the current taxation regime of popcorn. "Ready-to-eat popcorn", which is mixed with salt and spices, and has the essential character of namkeens currently attracts a 5 per cent GST if it is not pre-packaged and labelled. If it is supplied as pre-packaged and labelled, a 12 per cent GST is levied. However, when popcorn is mixed with sugar (caramel popcorn), its essential character changes to that of a sugar confectionary, and would therefore be classifiable under HS 1704 90 90 and attract an 18 per cent GST, as per the clarification.

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

GST Council defers decision to reduce tax on health, life insurance

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GST Council Meet: No Tax Change In Insurance Premiums Including Life And Health

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The 55th GST Council Meet, headed by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has deferred this call.

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

GST Council Meet: Ready-To-Eat Popcorn Set To Get More Expensive

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Think. Over the week

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The week's Editorial began by looking at SEBI's push for the T+0 settlement cycle. With most global markets still following the T+2 cycle, the Editorial argued that the regulator shouldn't be hasty about transitioning, as a shorter settlement time will expose investors to higher risk and inconvenience foreign investors. On the topic of ethanol blending in petrol, the Editorial supported the Centre's move to relax the blending target as the diversion of food crops for ethanol production in the current situation would push up food inflation and even affect food security. The latest trade data points to a big jump in the trade deficit. As this was largely due to a spike in gold imports following India's free trade agreement with the UAE, the Editorial highlighted the need to review the concessions embedded in this FTA. On the US Fed's latest policy, the Editorial pointed out that the Fed's hawkish stance and the likely tariff hikes on Trump assuming office could spell trouble for emerging economies like India

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 21 Dec 2024

Meet the new finfluencers: How broking firms are rewriting the content playbook

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With Sebi cracking down on financial influencer partnerships, brokerages and other financial firms are prioritising in-house content teams for better compliance and cost savings. But is it a winning strategy?

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

SEBI Introduces Uniform Data-Sharing Policy To Boost Research With Privacy Protection

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India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 20 Dec 2024

Infomerics Settles Case With SEBI Over Credit Rating Violation, Pays Rs 57.63 Lakh In Charges

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The order came after the applicant filed an application requesting for settlement of the adjudication proceedings under the SEBI's (Settlement Proceedings) rules.

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

Will algo trade give retail investors an edge?

Business Line | 20 Dec 2024 1 more

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Kerala seeks Rs 24,000 cr special package to tide over liquidity crunch

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Emphasising the need for more central funding, Kerala on Friday demanded a special package of Rs 24,000 crore to tide over the state's liquidity stress as well as Rs 2,000 crore for relief works at Wayanad, which was devastated by landslides earlier this year. In a pre-Budget meeting here, Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal also sought continuation of the GST (goods and services tax) compensation scheme to states until systemic issues are fully corrected and the original promise of GST revenue is attained. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, finance ministers from other states and senior officials, among others, were present in the meeting. "We reiterate our demand for a special package of Rs 24,000 crore to tide over the current liquidity stress by scheduling it over a period of two years from 2025-26," Balagopal said. Citing that substantial resources are required for relief works in Wayanad, he urged the government to provide a special package of Rs 2,000 crore in the

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

States ask FM for more funds under loan scheme, higher borrowing cap

Business Standard | 20 Dec 2024

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TREND | 20 Dec 2024

Indian Agriculture Ministry surrenders 49,449 cr budgetary funds in five years

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However, Finance Ministry has adopted new fund flow mechanism to reduce time delays, says Minister of State Ramnath Thakur

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 20 Dec 2024

SEBI's ESG relaxation to help corporate, value chains streamline their preparedness

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According to experts, these changes are a key step towards balancing the ease of doing business with sustainability reporting, giving companies the much-needed flexibility while fostering transparency.

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 20 Dec 2024

Canada's PM Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet today amid resignation calls

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Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his Cabinet Friday, a senior official familiar with the matter said Thursday. The official confirmed the shuffle and spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. Trudeau is facing rising discontent over his leadership, and the abrupt departure of his finance minister on Monday could be something he can't recover from. A rising number of Liberal lawmakers are calling on Trudeau to resign but new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday Trudeau has full support of his Cabinet." LeBlanc said he respects the views of Liberal Members of Parliament who want Trudeau to resign. That's a view they are expressing. The prime minister listened carefully when that view was expressed to him, LeBlanc said. He listened, in some cases responded to specific things that were raised, and he said he would reflect carefully. LeBlanc said the government will remain focused on work and...

Ventura released a Economy Update report for India Policy and Reforms on 06 Sep, 2025.