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		CAIT claimed that 'Bharay Vyapar Bandh' has caused a loss of about Rs 1 trillion | Photo: ANI</div></div>

The call for the bandh was given by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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		Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in a virtual meeting today with CEO, NITI Aayog and Secretaries of 22 Infrastructure Ministries/Departments discussed post-budget action points for infrastructure roadmap ahead including NIP implementation.&nbsp;</div>
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	Meanwhile, the day-long &#39;Bharat Vyapar Bandh&#39; called by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) evoked a lukewarm response with most shops and commercial establishments open through the day. The traders&#39; body, however, claimed that shopkeepers supported its nationwide business shutdown call to protest against issues related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and &quot;unethical business practices of foreign e-commerce companies&quot;.<br />
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			CAIT claimed that &#39;Bharay Vyapar Bandh&#39; has caused a loss of about Rs 1 trillion.<br />
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	After contracting for two quarters in a row, the <a href="https://mybs.in/2Zc9n7J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Indian economy grew by 0.4 per cent</strong></a> in the October-December quarter amid coronavirus pandemic, official data showed on Friday. The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 3.3 per cent in the corresponding period of 2019-20, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).&nbsp;</div>
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LIVE: Traders declare Bharat Bandh as success, claim loss of Rs 1 trillion

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LIVE: Traders declare Bharat Bandh as success, claim loss of Rs 1 trillion | Current Affairs News National - Business Standard

CAIT has called for a nationwide strike today in protest against rise in fuel prices, new e-way bill and GST

Confederation of All India Traders has called for a nationwide strike today in protest against rise in fuel prices and new e-way bill and GST.

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Bharat Bandh: AITWA demands abolishing of the E-Way bill

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	The All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA), one of the foremost apex bodies of India&#39;s Road Transport Sector, has extended support to Bharat Bandh call by The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) against Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its Eway Bill rules.</div>

Farmers stand in solidarity with the traders' unions and transporters who have called for 'Bharat Bandh' today

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		Farmers stand in favor of the traders&#39; unions &amp; transporters who have called for &#39;Bharat Bandh&#39; today against upsurging fuel price &amp; GST.<br />
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		A call for the govt. to revise the unjust amendments. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FarmersSupportTraders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FarmersSupportTraders</a> <a href="https://t.co/PSAPvo3U8h">pic.twitter.com/PSAPvo3U8h</a></p>
	&mdash; Kisan Ekta Morcha (@Kisanektamorcha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kisanektamorcha/status/1365111855459409921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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