In principle, a multi-tier rate, allows for an increase of the VAT rate on certain items, for example luxury goods. It therefore permits the collection of additional tax revenue without distressing low-income earners who stands to be affected most by …

The equivalent of 80 per cent of your full lifetime's exposure to the sun will happen by the time you're 16 because of the sensitivity of the skin, yet sun cream is taxed as a luxury good, or beauty item, it's essential healthcare." Superdrug insisted …

… ultra power projects as secured debt – Economic Times (link.reuters.com/har79t). Luxury items may cost more as govt plans import levy – Economic Times (link.reuters.com/gar79t). RBI seeks tougher forex trade curbs – Times of India (link.reuters.com …

A FRAUDSTER admitted his attempts to buy luxury items with cheques he knew would bounce were “acts of stupidity”. Joseph Mason, of Bermuda Close, Popley, Basingstoke, used the unsophisticated scam to steal £2,200 worth of goods such as sunglasses, …

Setting a budget or putting restrictions on luxury items will help you make a positive lifestyle change that will ease your stress. 3 stars. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make plans and follow through. A chance to investigate a hobby or professional …

In that sense, a fashion evolution, seemingly buoyed by a change in the way consumers “think clothes” is taking place. The clothing industry is bringing high technology to fashion. In a nutshell, fashionable, tech-inspired, feel-good gear is cropping …

STOCKS TO WATCH. –Shiseido Co (4911.T). Shiseido has formed a sales company in India as it looks to broaden its clientele there beyond consumers of luxury cosmetics now sold through sales agents, the Nikkei reported. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; …

Consumers today swear by brand names for everything, from breakfast cereal and baby diapers to washing machines and watches. Late last year, a report by property consultant Knight Frank revealed the growing … According to Anuj Puri, chairman and …

Prior to this, Manmeet was the Marketing Director at TAG Heuer and brings with her 11 years of extensive marketing experience in the luxury industry, the company said. She would be replacing Sushant Dash, who has been associated with the Tata Group …