Business

GST Council Announces Major Reforms to Ease Penalties and Accelerate Refunds

The GST Council approved a package of reforms aimed at reducing penalty burdens and shortening refund timelines, signalling a push to improve compliance and cash flow for businesses.

09 Oct 2026

IHCL signs gateway project in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Indian Hotels Company Limited has signed an agreement to develop a gateway in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, as reported by HospiBuz.

09 Oct 2026

Swapan Dasgupta says GST benefits West Bengal

Columnist Swapan Dasgupta told Business Standard that the Goods and Services Tax is consistently advantageous for West Bengal.

09 Oct 2026

ReNew Power signs ₹70,000 crore MoU with Maharashtra for green data‑centre park

ReNew Power has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government to develop a green data‑centre park valued at ₹70,000 crore, aiming to boost sustainable digital infrastructure in the state.

09 Oct 2026

PM Modi applauds fresh GST reforms to simplify compliance and speed refunds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the latest GST reforms, saying they will make compliance easier and accelerate refund processing.

09 Oct 2026

Mizoram Unveils New Roadmap for Hydrocarbon Exploration

The Mizoram government has released a detailed plan to boost hydrocarbon exploration in the state, aiming to attract investment and assess untapped oil and gas reserves.

09 Oct 2026

Chhattisgarh CM Mohan Secures Investment Commitments in Live Broadcast

Chief Minister Mohan announced that investors have pledged new commitments during a live newsroom session, signalling a boost for the state's economy.

09 Oct 2026

RBSM 2.0 platform launched to link Meghalaya entrepreneurs with global buyers

The Meghalayan Express reports the rollout of RBSM 2.0, a new initiative aimed at connecting local entrepreneurs in Meghalaya with buyers worldwide.

09 Oct 2026

Reverse Buyer‑Seller Meet 2.0 draws over 300 Meghalaya entrepreneurs and 32 buyers

The second edition of the Reverse Buyer‑Seller Meet, organized by Syllad, brought together more than 300 entrepreneurs from Meghalaya and 32 prospective buyers.

09 Oct 2026

Higher Electricity Charges for New Connections Effective from Nov 1

From November 1, consumers obtaining a new electricity connection will face higher charges, according to India.com.

09 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand's Industry-Friendly Policies Show Positive Impact, Says CM

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand highlighted that recent pro‑industry measures are beginning to bear fruit, boosting investment and growth in the state.

09 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand registers over 29,000 new MSME units, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that more than 29,000 micro, small and medium enterprises have been set up in Uttarakhand, reflecting a boost in the state's entrepreneurial landscape.

09 Oct 2026