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What is it? The amount of time it will take for the goods and services tax (GST) system to stabilise, according to revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia.
Why is it important? Businesses have been complaining the GST, introduced on 1 July, was supposed to lower costs and increase efficiencies, but that hasn’t happened so far. And now, it seems, it will take an uncomfortable while.
Tell me more: Adhia indicated that, as part of the “overhaul”, GST rates might change for some items.
312
What is it? The number of seats the ruling coalition in Japan had won in the country’s 465-seat lower house, with results for 4 seats yet to be announced, according to state broadcaster NHK.
Why is it important? A two-thirds majority will boost the chances of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe winning another three-year term and pursuing to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution.
Tell me more: Since taking over in December 2012, Abe has pursued a hard line on North Korea, close ties with US, a liberal monetary policy and push for nuclear energy.
4
What is it? The likely new ranking of Kidambi Srikanth, following the Indian badminton player’s victory in the Denmark Open on Sunday.
Why is it important? It takes Srikanth within touching distance of his career-high ranking of 3, achieved in mid-2015. It also caps a remarkable seven-month period for him, where his ranking has climbed from 31 on March 16 to 8 on October 19.
Tell me more: During this period, Srikanth has won three Super Series Premier titles, the others being the Australian Open and the Indonesian Open.
26
What is it? The number of American companies whose representatives will interact with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath today to explore investment opportunities in the state.
Why is it important? UP has fared poorly in drawing industrial investments. In 2016, only 16 new industrial projects were implemented for a total investment was Rs522 crore, ranking UP a poor 16 among all states.
Tell me more: The list of 16 companies include Boeing, Facebook, Adobe, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, Monsanto, Uber and Honeywell, among others.
57,300
What is it? Number of passenger vehicles exported by Maruti Suzuki India in the first half (April to September) of 2017-18, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Why is it important? This was the most by any company from India, and translated to a growth of 6% for Maruti over the corresponding period. It also shows that auto exports from India, which have emerged in this decade, remain on the growth path.
Tell me more: Maruti was followed by Volkswagen, General Motors and Hyundai. Among countries, India is ranked 20 in car exports.
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