2 h. ago GST Rate Cuts To Lower India's Retail Inflation By One Percentage Point: Economists

GST Rate Cuts: Apart from lowering inflation, GST rationalisation is expected to boost consumption and provide a leg up to private consumption.

Economics

19 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

22 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.

Politics

23 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

Politics

25 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

27 h. ago GST Exemption On Retail Insurance Set To Boost Demand; HDFC Life, Niva Bupa Among Motilal Oswal's Top Picks

The change will be effective from September 22, 2025; GST cuts to benefit policyholders, says Motilal Oswal

Politics

37 h. ago New GST Reform Will Boost Consumer Sentiment, Industry Confidence: Deloitte

The GST revamp that slashes tax rates on goods and services into a simplified two-slab structure addresses deeper structural changes, prioritising the "real drivers of the economy", says Deloitte...

Politics

68 h. ago Opinion: To Survive Trump, India Needs More Than Just Handshakes With Xi And Putin

The resilience of the Indian economy will outlast Trump's tariff agenda; to survive and flourish beyond that, however, will need more than friendship with Xi and Putin.

Politics

2 d. ago Sitharaman Chairs Textile Industry Representatives Meet Amid US Tariff Overhang

Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had claimed that the US tariff hike to 50% has severely affected the state's export.

Politics

4 d. ago Online Shoppers Press Pause Button Ahead Of GST Changes; Festivities To Boost Sales: Analysts

Goods and services are currently charged under a four-tier system with rates ranging from 5% to 28%.

Politics

6 d. ago Tariff Counter: Export Promotion Mission In Pipeline, Cabinet Nod Expected Soon, Say Sources

Subsidies alone may not be enough to help Indian exporters tackle tariffs as high as 50%, the sources said.

Events

6 d. ago India's economy unexpectedly picks up steam, but Trump's tariff effect looms

India's economy unexpectedly picks up steam, but Trump's tariff effect looms  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago India's economy unexpectedly picks up steam despite Trump's tariff threats

India's economy unexpectedly picks up steam despite Trump's tariff threats  Reuters

Politics

7 d. ago Growth And Asset Quality Headwinds For Consumer Finance, Recovery Expected In Second Half, Says Jefferies

The brokerage believes the proposed GST cuts could provide a boost to demand, especially in the two-wheeler and passenger vehicles segments.

Politics

7 d. ago US Tariff Hike To Hit Livelihood Of 15 Lakh People Engaged In Odisha's Fishing Sector: Exporters

Odisha exported seafood worth Rs 4,700 crore in 2024-25, and the US market alone accounts for one-third of this, he said.

Events

7 d. ago Tariff Uncertainties Pose Downside Risk To Overall Demand In India's Economy: RBI Bulletin

In the August bulletin, the RBI also said that India's sovereign rating upgrade by S&P bodes well for capital inflows and sovereign yields, going forward.

Economics

8 d. ago India Can Absorb US Tariff Shock Within A Year, Says Former Commerce Secretary Ajay Dua

Former Commerce Secretary Ajay Dua made the remarks as Donald Trump's additional 25% tariffs on India came into effect on Wednesday, taking the total tariff on Indian exports to 50%.

Events

8 d. ago India Hopeful US Will Review Additional 25% Tariff Linked To Russian Oil, Defence Purchases

Despite the differences on tariff issues, both governments have underlined that the broader bilateral relationship is not confined to trade alone.

Politics

9 d. ago Will GST Reforms Absorb US Tariff Impact? Here's What Experts Think

Agriculture and dairy should remain protected sectors in India to safeguard interests of small farmers and entrepreneurs, says Jayant Krishna of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Science

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