Sanitisers are disinfectants like soaps, dettol, attract 18 per cent GST – Finance Ministry

Sanitisers are disinfectants like soaps, dettol, attract 18 per cent GST – Finance Ministry By PTI NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said sanitizers are disinfectants like soaps, anti-bacterial liquids, dettol, among others, which attract 18 per cent duty under the GST regime. In a statement, the Finance Ministry said various chemicals, packing materials and…

Indian Stock Markets Closed, Asia Trade Higher

Indian stock markets were close today for a festival holiday, while most of Asia was trading with gains. Dow Futures were trading higher by almost 0.20 per cent, while the SGX Nifty was up 33 points in trade.

The Japanese Nikkei was trading with gains of nearly 1 per cent, while the Australian S&P ASX 200 was trading with gains of 1.5 per cent.

Indian markets had closed weak on Friday, following a slide in banking stocks. This was after the RBI announced a moratorium extension for another three months.

Meanwhile, this week the markets would watch corporate numbers, as well as spiralling tensions between the United States and China.

Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online

#Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online In a bid to revive the property buying market, the state government has offered a fresh concession to builders. More builders will now be able to register properties online with the government relaxing conditions for e-registration. As per a circular issued by state Inspector General of Registration, Omprakash…

Employers forum seeks relief on licences renewal, nod for 12-hour shift

Employers forum seeks relief on licences renewal, nod for 12-hour shift Businesses will not be able to carry on with the pre-shutdown activities till they regain normal business activities, which are bound to take time longer that we think. The Employers Federation of Southern India (EFSI), representing 750 employers of southern India and additionally 20…