A look at the headlines in this sector right now:
- Markets end on positive note after GST rollout, Sensex closes 300 points up, Nifty settles at 9,615: Moody’s Investor Service had said on Sunday that the new tax rates would have a positive impact on India’s rating.
- Petrol pumps across the country will be closed on July 12: The All India Petroleum Dealers’ Association has called for the strike to protest against the lack of transparency in the daily dynamic pricing system.
- Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy Note7 phones to hit the shelves in South Korea this week: The devices – named the Galaxy Note7 Fan Edition – will be fitted with 3,200 mAh batteries that the company said had passed strict safety tests.
- Tesla’s electric car, Model 3, will go on sale in the US on Friday: The electric car manufacturer’s CEO, Elon Musk, said the automobile had passed all regulatory requirements two weeks ahead of schedule.
- Etihad passengers travelling from Abu Dhabi to US can now carry electronic devices in cabin luggage: The ban was lifted after reviewing the security measures taken by Etihad Airways, the Department of Homeland Security said.
- Talks with producers fail, over 1,000 theatres in Tamil Nadu to remain closed amid unclear tax rates: At least 10 Tamil films released in the past two weeks in the state will be affected by this indefinite strike.
- Income Tax department notifies form to link Aadhaar and PAN, SMS, online facility to continue: The CBDT said that PAN will not be invalidated if it is not linked to Aadhaar by July 1.
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