Introduction Salmon skin leather is an eco-friendly, innovative, and surprisingly luxurious material made from the by-products of the fishing industry. What was once discarded as waste has now become a symbol of sustainable fashion and design. The leather, made from the skin of salmon fish, combines strength, flexibility, and a unique scaly texture that resembles exotic leathers such as snake or lizard skin—yet it’s cruelty-free and environmentally conscious. In recent years, salmon leather has gained global recognition as an ethical alternative in the luxury goods market, being used by high-end designers, sustainable brands, and even car interiors. Origin and History The use of fish skin as leather is not new. Indigenous Arctic and Nordic communities, such as the Inuit and Sami people, have used salmon and cod skin for centuries to make shoes, bags, and garments. The tradition faded with the rise of industrial leather production, but modern interest in sustainable materials has revive...
Major GST Overhaul & Its Automotive Impact On September 22, 2025, India’s GST Council implemented a sweeping tax reform that simplified GST rates and trimmed tax burdens across key sectors. Notably, automobiles saw major adjustments: small cars (petrol/LPG/CNG vehicles up to 1,200 cc and under 4 m, plus diesel up to 1,500 cc/4 m) now attract a flat 18% GST, down from the previous 28% plus cess, effectively reducing total tax from roughly 30–31% to 18% Reuters The Economic Times CARS24 OpIndia www.ndtv.com . For larger vehicles, GST has been standardized to 40%, replacing the earlier combined load of 28% GST and 17–22% cess (up to 50%) Reuters The Times of India Smartprix CARS24 . Maruti Suzuki: Steering Through the GST Change Maruti Suzuki’s leadership, including Chairman RC Bhargava, has lauded the reform as a transformative, pro-consumer measure that will boost competitiveness and stimulate demand, especially for their core small car lineup The Economic Times The Economic Times B...