UPI users take note! Google Pay introduces convenience fee for these transactions – The Times of India

Introduction of platform fees for bill payments by Google Pay indicates a wider movement towards monetising UPI transactions. Google Pay, a prominent UPI (Unified Payments Interface) platform, has begun implementing a convenience fee for utility bill payments, including electricity and cooking gas bills. Previously free for low-value transactions, the service now charges between 0.5% and…

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Why India may raise GST on cigarettes and other tobacco products – The Times of India

Tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, contribute substantially to government tax collections. (AI image) India may explore increasing the goods and service tax (GST) on tobacco products, including cigarettes, after it stops levying the compensation cess on them.Tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, contribute substantially to government tax collections, with revenue reaching ₹72,788…

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Tesla India entry: Why Donald Trump has said it would be ‘very unfair’ for Elon Musk’s Tesla to set up a factory in India – The Times of India

Both Musk and US President Donald Trump have in the past expressed concerns about India’s steep import duties on automobiles. Tesla India entry: Days after PM Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump has said that any potential plans by the EV maker to build a factory in India would be…

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‘More of white noise’: Why Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India’s exports to US will have a ‘limited’ impact – The Times of India

United States remains India’s primary export market, comprising 17.7% of total exports in FY24. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on exports from India may have a limited impact, says a recent report. PM Narendra Modi met Donald Trump during his visit to the US last week. The meeting between…

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