From tax relief to GST revamp: Can Modi govt fix the growth engine?

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Mood of the Nation Special Offer: Use Promo Code MOTN2025 to get ₹500 extra off! GST 2.0: As Modi govt bets on consumption to power growth, mind the bumps too The GST revamp, paired with income-tax relief earlier, aims to unleash middle-class spending. But state revenue risks, private investment stagnation and global headwinds loom as pain points By Anilesh S. Mahajan SPOTLIGHT: TAMING THE TRAIN RUSH Mahakumbh stampede at New Delhi serves railways vital lessons: The new protocols The measures—managed platform access, permanent waiting areas, broader bridges—draw on the experience from ferrying millions during religious gatherings, which has tested the railways all along By Avishek G. Dastidar GROUND REPORT: SHIV SENA SPREADS WINGS Shiv Sena calling Kashmir: Ballot the buzzword for Eknath Shinde’s party The Shiv Sena’s foray into Kashmir over the past few years has picked up momentum after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor against Pakistan By Kaleem Geelani FROM THE STATES: GUJARAT Why Gujarat fertiliser crackdown has a bearing beyond Kharif season Gujarat has long been mindful of the impact of fertiliser overuse on soil condition and public health. The recent raids were meant to secure supplies beyond kharif farming By Jumana Shah BUSINESS: AMUL’S NEW VENTURE How Amul’s protein punch makes big business sense Amul, India’s largest FMCG brand, has set itself a target of bridging protein deficiency in the country through 12 product launches over the next year By Sonal Khetarpal CINEMA: VENICE FILM FESTIVAL How director Anuparna Roy fashioned a rare India moment at Venice film fest Anuparna Roy, a debutant director from Purulia in West Bengal, created history by winning the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section for her feature ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar FROM THE ARCHIVES (2010): HOCKEY INDIA Indian hockey: A victory off the field Celebrating India’s Asia Cup 2025 title victory, we rewind to 2010 when the men’s hockey team had notched a rare triumph over officialdom By Sharda Urga Your brand could be a part of our daily newsletter. Partner with India Today to connect with thousands of daily readers. For details Contact alliances@intoday.com