A federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet’s Google must pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit that accused it of continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.

Ahead of the festive season, the GST cut on household staples and medicines is set to boost consumption and ease prices. Companies anticipate increased demand for various products, with tax cut benefits passed on through price reductions or increased grammage. This move is expected to energize consumer sentiment, particularly in rural areas, and stimulate growth in the FMCG sector.

The GST Council has approved significant rate cuts across various sectors, effective September 22nd, providing relief to consumers and farmers. Daily-use items like hair oil, shampoo, and toothpaste will now attract a reduced 5% GST, while health and life insurance are entirely exempt.