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Last updated: 16 Dec, 2025  
 India Economy
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GST rate revision has resulted in 5 per cent rise in revenue for states: Minister
IANS | 16 Dec, 2025
The revision in GST rates that kicked in from September 22, as part of the economic reforms of the government, have resulted in a 5 per cent growth in the revenue of states (Gross SGST + IGST settled to States) during the period from September to November of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous financial year, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
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rbi3.jpg HDFC Bank gets 1 year RBI approval for up to 9.5 pc stake in IndusInd Bank
IANS | 16 Dec, 2025
HDFC Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow its group entities to collectively hold up to a 9.50 per cent stake in IndusInd Bank. 
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atal1.jpg Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and HUL partner to accelerate transition to circular economy
IANS | 11 Dec, 2025
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog on Thursday partnered with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) to launch a nationwide start-up acceleration programme aimed at speeding up India’s shift towards a circular economy. 
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amazon-2.jpg E-commerce major Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India through 2030
IANS | 10 Dec, 2025
US e-commerce major Amazon on Wednesday announced to invest more than $35 billion across all its businesses in India through 2030. The US-headquartered company plans to spread this investment across what it calls its three strategic pillars -- AI-driven digitisation, export growth, and job creation -- besides business expansion 
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india-russia.jpg India, Russia bolster bilateral ties in fisheries, dairy sectors
IANS | 04 Dec, 2025
Russia on Thursday said it was ready to import more fish and meat from India, and the two countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in emerging aquaculture technologies, including deep-sea fishing vessels. 
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