#KharchaPani Show, Episode no. 1184 | 1 october 2025
In today’s show, we are discussing following news:
-E-commerce platform operators such as Flipkart, Amazon, Blinkit and Zepto are under scanner of the government for hiking prices of certain items despite sweeping rate cuts under GST 2.0 that became effective September 22. After several complaints were received from the public about a price hike for certain items, the government sent out queries to a few e-commerce platforms asking about the reasoning behind the price hike.
-Earlier, on September 9, the Revenue Department had sent a letter to principal chief commissioners and chief commissioners of central GST zones, first reported by The Indian Express, asking them to compile commodity-wise price data on 54 product categories pre- and post-September 22 including for fast-moving consumer goods, food and educational items, and drugs and medicines, as well as cement and white goods. The field offices have been asked to treat the price compilation exercise “on priority”, asking them to submit the price change reports to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) by the 20th of every month for the next six months. The first report had to be submitted by today (September 30).
-Most items have seen a price reduction but some items are yet to see a commensurate reduction in prices because of the unsold stock. Meanwhile, the government has received close to 3,000 complaints related to GST on the National Consumer Helpline. While the government is keeping a watch on price changes, transition-related issues especially by smaller retailers are also being taken note of.
-In a bold push to internationalize the Indian Rupee, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a set of measures aimed at deepening the use of INR in global trade and cross-border finance. The announcement came during the October 1 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, signaling a strategic pivot toward enhancing India’s financial influence in the region.
-Authorised Dealer (AD) banks can now lend in INR to non-residents from Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka for cross-border trade.
The RBI will establish transparent reference rates for key foreign currencies to facilitate smoother INR-based international transactions. The use of Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) balances has been widened, with such funds now eligible for investment in corporate bonds and commercial papers. These moves aim to boost demand for the rupee in regional transactions, reduce dollar dependency, and offer alternative financing options for India’s neighbors—all while positioning the INR as a competitive currency in South Asia.
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