GST Reforms vs 50% Tariffs – How Will the Housing Sector Fare?

– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces India's housing sector stands at a critical juncture as two major policy shifts — the upcoming GST reforms and the 50% US tariffs on Indian goods — stand as opposing forces that can potentially reshape demand, affordability, and supply of housing. While the GST reforms promise relief via lower input costs, the tariffs threaten to dampen these gains. This will impact different housing segments to varying extents. GST Reforms – Limited Relief The government's proposed GST simplification into two primary slabs of…

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​HIMCOM Welcomes New Batch of Journalism Students with a Grand Induction Ceremony

Heritage Institute of Management and Communication (HIMCOM) hosted a grand induction ceremony at the ISKCON Auditorium to welcome its new batch of journalism students. The event witnessed the presence of eminent personalities from diverse fields, making the occasion truly inspirational for the budding media professionals. Distinguished guests included Shri K.G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre; Shri Ranjeet Singh, Senior Bureaucrat and Secretary, Delhi Vidhan Sabha; Justice (Retd.) Sakha Ram, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court; Shri Tilak Raj Kakkar, Former Commissioner of Delhi Police; among other dignitaries who graced the event. Addressing the…

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