GST Hits Record ₹2.43 Lakh Crore
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🗞️ GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.43 Lakh Crore
India’s GST collections surged to a record ₹2.43 lakh crore in April.
The milestone reflects strong economic activity and improved tax compliance.
💬 Expert Take — “GST is a real-time indicator of consumption and formalisation. A record print signals broad-based demand strength.”
🗞️ UPI Becomes World’s Largest Real-Time Payments Platform
India’s UPI has emerged as the world’s largest real-time payments platform.
The scale reinforces India’s leadership in digital financial infrastructure.
🗞️ RBI Confirms 98.47% of ₹2,000 Notes Returned
The RBI confirmed that 98.47% of withdrawn ₹2,000 notes have been returned.
The development indicates smooth currency transition and system stability.
🗞️ India–Tanzania Trade Crosses $9 Billion
India’s trade with Tanzania has crossed $9 billion.
The growth highlights expanding economic ties with Africa.
🗞️ Tata Power, Keppel Partner for Cooling Infrastructure
Tata Power and Keppel have partnered to deploy large-scale cooling solutions.
The initiative supports sustainable infrastructure development.
🗞️ APEDA Signs 70-Year Lease for Agri Training Hub
APEDA has signed a 70-year lease for a training centre focused on basmati and organic farming.
The move aims to boost agricultural exports and quality.
🗞️ Global Launch of Padma Doree
The Padma Doree initiative has been launched globally.
The platform aims to promote Indian textiles and craftsmanship internationally.
📊 Market Updates
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