🔥Detailed Tech Update – 22 September 2025 🚀

Good morning!

Today’s headlines highlight major shifts in India’s tax regime, the tech sector’s reaction to U.S. visa policy changes, upskilling drives, and fresh investment wins—some of which point to longer-term shifts in how talent, trade, and tech are moving globally and locally.

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Top Tech & Related News

1. GST 2.0 Launched in India
   The long-awaited “GST 2.0” reform came into effect today (September 22). The changes simplify India’s indirect tax structure with fewer tax slabs. Under the new regime, many household electronics like TVs and air conditioners will have their GST rates reduced, but smartphones and laptops, particularly premium ones over ₹50,000, retain an 18% rate.

2. Netweb Technologies Wins a Big Order
   Netweb Technologies saw its shares jump over 6% after announcing an order worth roughly ₹450 crore for its Tyrone AI GPU Accelerated Systems. This marks another strong performance for the company and underscores rising demand for high performance computing in India. 

3. Visa Policy Shake-Ups & Tech Talent Dynamics
   The U.S. government’s introduction of a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas continues to generate ripple effects. Indian tech firms are reacting by increasing local hiring, enhancing Skilling programs in the U.S., and looking at returning talent (“wapsi”) as an opportunity to bolster India’s innovation ecosystem. Nasscom reports that H-1B numbers for Indian and India-centric firms have trended downward even before the fee kicks in.

4. Campaign to Promote GST Awareness & Swadeshi Goods in UP
   Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a GST Reform Awareness Campaign for September 22–29, 2025. The aim is to educate traders and consumers about the new GST rules and promote indigenous products, especially during the upcoming festive season. 

5. “No Car Day” in Indore
   Reflecting growing climate concerns and a push for cleaner urban environments, Indore will observe “No Car Day” on September 22. The initiative—now in its third consecutive year—promotes walking, cycling and public transport by creating car-free zones.