A look at the headlines in this sector right now:

  1. Markets end on positive note after GST rollout, Sensex closes 300 points up, Nifty settles at 9,615: Moody’s Investor Service had said on Sunday that the new tax rates would have a positive impact on India’s rating. 
  2. Petrol pumps across the country will be closed on July 12: The All India Petroleum Dealers’ Association has called for the strike to protest against the lack of transparency in the daily dynamic pricing system.   
  3. Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy Note7 phones to hit the shelves in South Korea this week: The devices – named the Galaxy Note7 Fan Edition – will be fitted with 3,200 mAh batteries that the company said had passed strict safety tests.   
  4. Tesla’s electric car, Model 3, will go on sale in the US on Friday: The electric car manufacturer’s CEO, Elon Musk, said the automobile had passed all regulatory requirements two weeks ahead of schedule.   
  5. Etihad passengers travelling from Abu Dhabi to US can now carry electronic devices in cabin luggage: The ban was lifted after reviewing the security measures taken by Etihad Airways, the Department of Homeland Security said.   
  6. Talks with producers fail, over 1,000 theatres in Tamil Nadu to remain closed amid unclear tax rates: At least 10 Tamil films released in the past two weeks in the state will be affected by this indefinite strike. 
  7. Income Tax department notifies form to link Aadhaar and PAN, SMS, online facility to continue: The CBDT said that PAN will not be invalidated if it is not linked to Aadhaar by July 1.