26 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

38 h. ago Big Relief For Farmers As GST Slashed To 5% For Key Agricultural Tools

Tax rate for key farming equipment such as drip irrigation system and sprinklers and their nozzles have been bumped down to 5%.

Politics

38 h. ago Relief For Essentials, Heavier Tax On Luxury As GST Council Approves Two

The changes will take effect from Sept. 22, with phased implementation for certain items.

Politics

38 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...

Politics

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

The heart of that answer lies with the rural economy.

Politics

39 h. ago No GST On Individual Life, Health Insurance, 33 Lifesaving Drugs

The changes will take effect from Sept. 22, with phased implementation for certain items.

Events

39 h. ago GST Rates For Auto: EVs To Face 5% Tax, Hybrid Cars 18%, Luxury Bikes 40%

Motorcycles below 350 cc engine will be taxed at 18% under the revised GST framework.

Transport

40 h. ago Toothpaste, Butter, Eraser: What Is Under 5% GST Or Is Now Exempt

The Goods and Services Tax Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a major change that only two rates will remain from September 22 - 5 per cent and 18 per cent, eliminating...

Politics

40 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%.

Events

1 week ago GST Reforms: Rollout Of New Tax Rates Likely Around September 22

GST Reforms: The Goods and Services tax Council, headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will rollout the new GST tax slabs by around Sept 22 to boost India's festive demand, government...

Politics

3 w. ago New Income Tax Bill: Key Changes In The Legislation Tabled By FM Sitharaman

The new Income Tax Bill also aims to provide exemption for certain subscribers of the Unified Pension Scheme.

Economics

3 w. ago Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tables New Income Tax Bill In Lok Sabha

The New Income Tax Bill 2025 aims to avoid confusion from multiple versions and ensure a single, updated draft is considered by the House.

Economics

3 w. ago Income Tax Bill 'Not Absolutely New', To Incorporate 285 Changes Accepted By Govt: Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the new Income Tax Bill, as cleared by a Select Committee, in the Lok Sabha on...

Economics