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India GDP growth data Live Updates: Indian economy grows at 7.8% in Q1 FY 2025-26; beats estimates. So NIFTY will upside 25700 in near future.
For now it can go till 24150 to 24000 and then reversal like never seen.
If happens then I am done with my model (mic drop). As always stay healthy and wealthy🙏🏻.

Here’s the interesting part: RBI, Fed, and other central banks are basically money printers—completely manipulable. Bitcoin? 21 million coins, unchangeable, can’t be tampered with.
People say there’s no regulation, and governments fear it, so they slap taxes, 30% or more. I bet not a single transaction has been interfered with, yet they claim they want to “control money.” If you’re a rupee user, sending money abroad is capped. With Bitcoin, I can send value to anyone in the world.
Imagine this: an alien comes to Earth and says, ‘We need money.’ Bitcoiners say, ‘Take Bitcoin—there are 21 million.’ Cash users say, ‘Here’s this paper that can be printed infinitely.’
Everyday citizens pay 18% GST on essentials – food items, daily goods, electricity. But what about the crores flowing into temples through donations?
📊 Reality Check:
• Temples = Exempt from GST on donations (treated as voluntary charity).
• Common man = Taxed even on basic consumption.
• Result → Unequal burden on those who can least afford it.
💡 Market View:
If “fund flow” is taxed at the grassroots (necessities), why not at the top (large institutions)? A small % tax on big temple donations could mean billions in revenue for healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
#TaxJustice #TempleEconomy #GST #FinanceTalk #India
I was digging into the idea of taxes on harmful products. Tobacco is taxed heavily—around 40% in many places—because it produces smoke, causes pollution, and leads to respiratory issues. That makes sense.
But then I thought… what about agarbatti, candles, incense, resins, and even firecrackers? They also produce smoke, contribute to pollution, and impact health, yet they escape sin taxes because they are considered cultural or spiritual.
It made me question: if tobacco is part of culture in some ways, then aren’t these spiritual or ritual items cultural too? Shouldn’t their environmental and health impact also be considered in taxation?
🌍 Consider this: in the observable universe, Earth is currently the only planet with life, yet we’re harming it. Life expectancy, for example, has dropped from an average of 100 years to 75 in many regions. Are we really thinking about where we’re going?
I also read projections that by 2040–2050, most people may stop using tobacco products. That’s great for health—but it means governments will lose 2–3% of revenue from tobacco taxes. They’ll need to innovate to collect revenue elsewhere.
So my question is: shouldn’t we rethink sin taxes to consider environmental and health costs of culturally significant products too? If we don’t, are we just waiting for life on Earth to pay the price?
1. Excise duty
2. Cesses
3. VAT
4. State-specific levies
These can add up to 40–50% of the fuel price! In comparison, countries with simpler GST systems have fewer layers. Still, in India, fuel alone contributes around 17–20% of total government tax revenue.
Why are Union Territories different? Some cesses or VAT don’t apply there, so fuel prices can be slightly lower.
Simply put: nearly half of what you pay for fuel is tax. If GST on vehicles were reduced, sales might rise a little—mostly for EVs. The government should just be transparent instead of hiding it.
For comparison: Norway charges 70–75% tax on fuel, but EVs are nearly 0% taxed and the country heavily invests in renewable energy. Russia charges only 15–20%. Norway is winning the EV transition, while India is still figuring it out.
Where does India stand in this ? Correct me if I’m wrong.