19 August 2025, Delhi: In a move aimed at stabilizing domestic cotton prices and supporting the textile industry, the Government of India has exempted all customs duties on the import of raw cotton with effect from 19th August 2025 until 30th September 2025. This includes the removal of both the 5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD), the 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), and a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on both, cumulatively in an 11% import duty on cotton.
The decision, notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), is expected to lower input costs acr
Hyderabad: 19th, August, 2025: IBM has opened registrations for its Global Entrance Test (GET), a nationwide examination that enables students to secure admission to postgraduate programs in select universities across India. The last date for registration is 5 September 2025. Applications can be submitted online at https://www.ibmiceq2d.com/
The test is open to candidates aspiring to pursue postgraduate degrees such as MCA, M.Sc, and MBA. These programs are distinguished by their integration with IBM’s Q²D curriculum, developed in collaboration with academic partners to align higher edu