2 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%.

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2 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...

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3 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.

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3 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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3 h. ago Breaking News Live Updates: 'Will benefit common man,' says PM Modi hailing 'next

Breaking News Live Updates: 'Will benefit common man,' says PM Modi hailing 'next-generation' reforms in GST  The Times of India

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3 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.

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4 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

4 h. ago GST Reforms Structural, Will Benefit Middle Class: Nirmala Sitharaman

GST reforms are not just for rationalising rates but structural too, Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, adding that the decision of the GST Council has been taken with full consensus and all...

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

Toothpaste, Butter, Eraser: What Is Now Under 5% GST Or Is Now Exempt

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4 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...

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4 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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5 h. ago Centre's Big Reform: GST Slabs To Be Cut To 2, Only 5% and 18% To Remain

Centre's Big Reform: GST Slabs To Be Cut To 2, Only 5% and 18% To Remain

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29 h. ago "GST Reforms Will Set Economy Open And Transparent": Nirmala Sitharaman

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala...

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8 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

9 d. ago GST Reform Impact: Equity Markets Cheer, Bond Markets Tumble On Fiscal Concerns, Likely Rate Cut Delay

Volatility in India's debt markets drove the yields higher, while the NSE Nifty 50 posted gains after the GST reforms announcement. Find out what has created such varying reaction from both markets.

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9 d. ago GST Rationalisation: FADA Writes To Government To Expedite Proposed Reforms For Festive Sales

FADA has requested preponing the GST Council meeting, reportedly scheduled in September.

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9 d. 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...

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9 d. ago How Previous Economic Policies Under UPA, NDA Impacted GDP Growth

Quarterly GDP growth averaged 8% during the UPA era and 6.2% under Modi.

Economics

1 week ago IRDAI Having Internal Talks To Cap Health Insurance Premium Hikes

It has been clarified that IRDAI is not in talks with insurance companies currently.

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1 week ago GST Relief Could Cut Insurance Premiums By Up To 15%, Depending on Credit Claims

The group of ministers on GST reform is set to recommend a complete exemption of goods and services tax on health and life insurance premiums

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