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TREND | 03 Dec 2025, 11:35AM

GST reduction propel vehicle sales; EV's lead growth in Kerala: FADA

Business Line

A total of 91,953 units were sold in October alone, marking an overall sales growth of 40.5%

Auto sector rides on GST 2.0, festive demand; Nirmal Bang names top picks

Business Standard | 03 Dec 2025, 08:37AM 4 more

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TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 08:27PM

8th Pay Commission To Make Recommendations On Pensions, Govt Says Amid Fears Of 'Exclusion'

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The 8th Pay Commission will make recommendations on "various issues such as pay allowances, pension, etc. of the central government employees", the Finance Ministry said.

8th Pay Commission: Govt explains if 58% DA be merged with basic pay

Business Standard | 02 Dec 2025, 02:52PM

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 07:00PM

Bullion body IBJA sets up self-regulatory body to bring transparency to digital gold

Economic Times

IBJA has launched a self-regulatory division to bring governance, transparency and consumer protection to the fast-growing digital gold industry after Sebi warned that such products lack regulatory oversight. The framework will include audits, standards, disclosures and strict compliance rules.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 06:15PM

SAT approves Ketan Parekh's cross-examination by Rohit Salgaocar

Business Standard

In January, Sebi had issued an ex parte interim order-cum-show cause notice against 22 entities, including Salgaocar (the appellant) and Parekh

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 12:39PM

Digitalisation, financial products call for global tax info exchange: FM

Business Standard

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said with the growing digitalisation of the economy and emergence of new financial products, countries globally will have to cooperate with timely exchange of information, while ensuring fairness and public trust in the tax system. Speaking at the 18th Global Forum Plenary meeting, Sitharaman said technological tools like artificial intelligence, along with judgement, should be used to ensure that tax information exchanged among jurisdictions leads to measurable outcomes. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is a multilateral framework comprising 170 jurisdictions. It monitors and peer reviews the implementation of international standards on transparency and information exchange. Stating that confidentiality and cybersecurity must be maintained with great care, the minister called for joint attention and cooperation to the new challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, emergence o

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 12:01PM

Auto sector momentum likely to continue into 2026: Dipan Mehta

Economic Times

Auto sales are showing strong growth, with experts attributing the surge to recent GST cuts. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, M&M, and TVS Motors are standout performers, with expectations of double-digit growth continuing. Promoter block sales in IPOs have had a muted impact, with responsible divestments supporting market stability.

Ashok Leyland rallies 13% in 1 week; what's driving the auto stock price?

Business Standard | 02 Dec 2025, 11:28AM 9 more

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TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 10:09AM

SEBI to simplify offer document summary to encourage informed investor feedback

Business Line

Comprehensive review of regulations underway to eliminate redundancy and update outdated constructs

Sebi to simplify offer document summaries to aid investor clarity

Business Standard | 01 Dec 2025, 10:40PM 2 more

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TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 10:00AM

Bajaj Housing Finance slips 9% as promoters proposes to sell 2% equity

Business Standard

This sale is being done to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regulations regarding minimum public shareholding

To complying with SEBI's MPS norm: Govt to sell up to 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra via …

Business Line | 01 Dec 2025, 09:00PM

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TREND | 02 Dec 2025, 05:35AM

Sebi brass opposes public disclosure of financial details

Economic Times

Sebi's senior management is opposing a proposed rule mandating public disclosure of their assets and liabilities, citing privacy concerns and potential speculation. A panel recommended these disclosures for officials at chief general manager rank and above to boost transparency. Over 100 officers have raised objections, fearing unwanted attention and scrutiny.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 01 Dec 2025, 08:16PM

Domestic PV industry grows 20.7% in November on lower post-GST prices

Business Standard

Banerjee said that the wholesales in December are also expected to be good as the production team is working overtime to satisfy the high demand