Both Sensex and Nifty scaled their all-time high levels following a rally in global markets amid moderating US CPI inflation data. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 391.48 points to 65,785.38 in early trade while the NSE Nifty went up by 111.3 points to 19,495.60. Later, both the benchmark indices hit their respective all-time high levels., Markets News, Times Now
Earlier, moviegoers used to pay 28 per cent GST on foods and beverages like popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks purchased at cinema halls. However, from now on, GST will be charged at only 5 per cent, at par with restaurants., Economy News, Times Now
28 pc online gaming tax GST council decision: Diversified gaming and sports media platform Nazara Technologies Limited clariied that tax, once implemented, will apply only to skill-based real money gaming segment of business., Companies News, Times Now
The Indian Gaming industry expresses significant concern over the GST Council s recent decision to impose a hefty 28% GST on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing, warning of job losses and potential benefit to illegal offshore platforms., Technology & Science News, Times Now
The council has decided to provide exemption from 12 per cent IGST on certain categories of cancer drugs. However, no discussion has been held on extending compensation to states., Economy News, Times Now