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Apple's $9 Billion India Boom: Retail Expansion, Factory Growth, and a Jobs Surge
For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Apple’s sales in India surged to a record $9 billion—a 13 % leap from the prior year’s $8 billion. iPhones were the primary driver, with MacBook demand also climbing strongly. This momentum comes amid a plateauing global device market and uncertainties in China.
U.S. ADP Jobs Report Signals Cooling Growth — What It Means for India
On September 4, 2025, ADP reported only 54,000 net private-sector jobs added in August—well below the ~73,000 forecast.
India's ₹48,000 Crore GST Gift—A Game Changer for Markets and Growth
On September 4, 2025, India witnessed a landmark reform as the GST Council, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, completed what Prime Minister Modi had promised on Independence Day: a sweeping overhaul of the GST regime with an estimated fiscal impact of ₹48,000 crore.
GST Relief for Footwear & Apparel – A Game Changer for Consumption
On 3rd September 2025, the GST Council reportedly approved a reduction in GST for footwear and apparel priced up to ₹2,500, bringing the rate down to 5%, up from the previous threshold of just ₹1,000. Alongside this, the Council is simplifying the GST structure by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs, consolidating most items into 5% and 18% categories.
Jane Street vs. SEBI: A High-Stakes Legal Battle and Its Market Implications
On September 3, 2025, U.S.-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street filed a legal case with India’s Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), challenging an interim order issued by India's market watchdog, SEBI. The tribunal adjudicates appeals against SEBI's regulatory decisions.
Edward Price Lashes Out at Trump’s India Tariffs — A Strategic Misfire?
In a recent interview, Edward Price—an adjunct professor at New York University and independent foreign policy analyst—delivered a scathing critique of U.S.
India’s August PMI Surges—Record Growth Amid Rising Inflation
In August 2025, India’s private sector roared ahead, thanks to robust demand and resilient domestic consumption. The HSBC-compiled Composite PMI soared to 65.2, marking the highest output reading since the survey’s inception in December 2005In August 2025, India’s private sector roared ahead, thanks to robust demand and resilient domestic consumption. The HSBC-compiled Composite PMI soared to 65.2, marking the highest output reading since the survey’s inception in December 2005.
Euro-Zone Inflation Edges Up to 2.1% in August — What It Means for India
Key Insight: Inflation in the euro area ticked up to 2.1% in August, from 2.0% in July, slightly exceeding expectations. This uptick was driven by a rise in unprocessed food prices and a diminished drag from energy costs.
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