81 m. ago India overhauls goods and services tax system to boost growth

India overhauls goods and services tax system to boost growth  Financial Times

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8 h. ago GST Council Decisions To Spur Tech Exports, Enhance Ease Of Business: Nasscom

The industry body welcomed the setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, which is set to become operational, with appeals opening by September 2025 and hearings commencing by December 2025.

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9 h. ago India Charts $1 Trillion Course to Become Maritime Powerhouse

India Charts $1 Trillion Course to Become Maritime Powerhouse  Yahoo Finance

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10 h. ago GST 2.0: SBI Research Sees Minimal Tax Loss, Thanks To Spending Pickup

Overall, SBI Research sees CPI inflation easing by 65–75 bps over the next fiscal.

Economics

10 h. ago "Finally Wisdom Dawned": P Chidambaram To NDTV On GST Rationalisation

P Chidambaram -- Congress's former Union Minister who handled the finance portfolio -- said today that while the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax law is welcome, it is eight years too...

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10 h. ago Aadhaar Authentication Transactions Rise 10% To 221 Crore In August: UIDAI

UIDAI said the growth in usage and utility of Aadhaar reflects the growth of the digital economy in the country as well.

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11 h. ago Gujarat On Red Alert: IMD Warns Of Extremely Heavy Rain Till Sept 7

IMD has advised people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel to stay safe.

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12 h. ago 'Double Dhamaka': PM Modi Confident Of GST 2.0 Boost To Economy Amid Tariff Shadow

The GST reforms are a double dose of support and growth for the country, PM Modi said.

Economics

12 h. ago 'GST 2.0 Alone Can't Drive Consumption, We Also Need...': Amitabh Kant On India's Response To US Tariffs

GST 2.0: Amitabh Kant, former Niti Aayog CEO believes that GST 2.0 alone cannot fulfil India's long-term consumption story, and the country needs 'good quality job creation'.

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13 h. ago No GST On Health, Life Insurance: Here's How Much You Can Save Annually

However, insurers face a challenge of being left with a GST liability on their expenses while their GST incoming has been removed.

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14 h. ago India's drug regulator eyes lighter oversight, more AI to boost efficiency

India's drug regulator eyes lighter oversight, more AI to boost efficiency  Reuters

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16 h. ago Auto Dealers Seek Urgent Relief From Finance Ministry As Compensation Cess Credits Set To Lapse

Dealers accumulate CC credits as part of their inventory purchases, which can only be used to offset future compensation cess liabilities.

Economics

16 h. ago GST Anomaly Fixed: Uniform 5% Tax To Boost India's Textile Sector

With effect from September 22, 2025, the entire man-made textile chain from fibre to yarn to fabric, will operate under a uniform 5% tax structure.

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16 h. ago Seniors Return To Work As Ageing Germany Battles Pension Burden

At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.

Economics

16 h. ago Portugal Holds Day Of Mourning As Streetcar Accident Death Count Rises To 17

Portugal held a day of national mourning on Thursday as the death count from the derailment of one of Lisbon's iconic funiculars rose to 17 people, with 21 injured.

Events

16 h. ago GST 2.0: Structural Reform To Boost Demand, Economy; ITC, M&M, BEL Among Key Beneficiaries, Says PL Capital

Government unveils GST 2.0 with Rs 480 billion in tax cuts

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18 h. ago India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971

Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the...

Events

18 h. ago GST Reforms: How Much Cheaper Will Protein Powders And Multivitamins Get?

The GST has been reduced from 12% to NIL on 33 lifesaving drugs and medicines and from 5% to nil on 3 lifesaving drugs & medicines.

Science

18 h. ago Tax Cuts, Sales Boost: Everything You Need To Know About New GST Rates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled tax cuts for hundreds of consumer items, from soap to cars, in the biggest overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST), set to take effect from September...

Economics

19 h. ago GST Rate Cuts: Salon, Gym, Yoga Centre Services To Get Cheaper

GST on health clubs, salons, barbers, fitness centres, yoga, etc, has been slashed from 18% with Input Tax Credit (ITC), to 5% without tax credit.

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