Daily Republic News
- Business
- October 19, 2025
GST Cuts: Did Auto Sales Bolster Festive Season Buying To Cross ₹7 Trillion Mark?
With the festive season in full swing, the revenue is expected to surpass Rs 7 trillion mark in 2025, demonstrating India’s largest spending power buoyed by next-gen good and services tax (GST) cuts, as per the latest data revealed by the central government. The pro-buying senti Read More
- Business
- October 19, 2025
US Trade Curbs On Its Chinese Affiliates Are Being Reversed: Arrow Electronics
U.S.-based electronic components distributor Arrow Electronics said on Saturday the U.S. government was reversing trade restrictions placed on Arrow’s China-based affiliates for facilitating the sale of U.S. components found in weaponized drones used by Iran-backed groups like th Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
Dhanteras 2025: Gold, Silver Or Diamond — What’s The Smartest Buy And How To Save On Tax
As Indians prepare for the auspicious festival of Dhanteras, the annual debate returns, should you buy gold, silver, or diamonds?While these glittering assets symbolize prosperity, experts say each behaves differently as an investment and each carries unique tax implications tha Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
IndusInd Bank Reports Net Loss In First Quarter After Management Change
Indian private lender IndusInd Bank reported a net loss for the second quarter on Saturday, in its first earnings report since a new chief executive was appointed as the lender stepped up provisions for bad loans and continued to shrink its business.The Mumbai-based bank posted a Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
HDFC Bank Q2 FY26 Results: Profit Soars 10.8% To Rs 18,641 Crore, Asset Quality Strengthens
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, on Saturday reported its Q2 FY26 results, registering a 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in standalone net profit to ₹18,641.28 crore, up from ₹16,820.97 crore in the same quarter last year.The bank’s net interest income (NII) also grew 4 Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
GST Reforms Spark Festive Sales Surge, Say Union Ministers
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a major driver of economic momentum during this year’s festive season.The Union Ministers highlighte Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
Were GST Cuts A Response To Global Tariff Wars? FM Nirmala Sitharaman Answers
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts have been successfully passed on to consumers, resulting in higher sales for key sectors like automobiles and electronics. Speaking at a press conference with Union ministers Piyush G Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
Invest Smart This Diwali: 5 Festive Buys That Could Light Up Your Portfolio This Samvat 2082
With the festive season around the corner, SS WealthStreet has announced its Diwali Picks 2025, spotlighting five stocks across diverse sectors that show robust technical strength and promising fundamentals. The list, curated by Sugandha Sachdeva, SEBI-registered Research Analyst Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
Gold, Silver See Sharp Correction After Record Rally; Experts Say Fall Is Due To Profit Booking
After a bumper rally over the past few weeks, the precious metals market witnessed a sharp correction on Friday, as both Gold and Silver prices tumbled on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The decline came amid a profit-taking wave triggered by specific external market factors Read More
- Business
- October 18, 2025
Bank Holiday Today? Check Where Banks Are Closed on October 18, 2025 — Full State Wise List Inside
Many people often postpone their banking errands to weekends, but confusion arises since not all Saturdays are working for banks. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks across India observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.However, on October 1 Read More
