49 h. ago "Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" N Sitharaman On 40% GST Question

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and...

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49 h. ago Sin Tax For Cigarettes, Rate Reduction For Bidis, Here's Why

The heart of that answer lies with the rural economy.

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51 h. ago From Toothbrushes To Kitchenware, Daily Essentials To Get Cheaper With 5% Rate

Items in the 12% bracket including dairy items, pre-packaged snacks, utensils, baby essentials and sewing machines and their parts will also see rates reduced to 5%.

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4 d. ago Commercial LPG Cylinders Price Reduced, New Rates Effective Today

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday said that the price of commercial LPG gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs 51.50, effective September 1.

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4 d. ago LPG Price Cut: 19 Kg Commercial Cylinder Rates Slashed By Over Rs 51

LPG Price Cut: The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder has been slashed by Rs 51.50.

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5 d. ago Common Medication Used To Treat Heart Attacks Might Kill Women, Study Finds

Beta blockers help slow down the heart rate, reduce the force of heart contractions and lower blood pressure.

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2 w. ago Under 1200cc? Small Cars May Get GST Relief Under New Rate Rejig Proposal

Small cars with engines below 1200cc could attract a reduced GST rate of 18%; SUVs definition may be dropped

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