15 h. ago Government Keeping "Good Watch" On Exchange Rates: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government is keeping a 'good watch' on exchange rates, stressing that besides rupee several other currencies have depreciated against the US...

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15 h. ago 'Separatist Mindset Dominates DMK's Dravidian Politics': Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is raising emotive issues around language and Dravidian identity to target the BJP as it has no answers to allegations of...

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21 h. ago 'Spurt In Consumption To Meet Fiscal Deficit Target Of 4.4%': Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed confidence that revenue buoyancy driven by spurt in consumption will take care of the estimated GST shortfall of Rs 48,000 crore following reduction...

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43 h. ago 'GST Overhaul A People's Reform, Touches Every Family': Nirmala Sitharaman

Calling the landmark GST overhaul a 'people's reform', Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that rationalisation of rates for a wide swath of products will benefit every family, boost...

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs: Govt plans relief package for exporters amid 50% US duties on India, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Trump tariffs: Govt plans relief package for exporters amid 50% US duties on India, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman  Mint

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4 d. 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...

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4 d. ago Explained: New GST Slabs For Cars, Motorcycles And How It Impacts You

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised slabs, making small cars and motorcycles under 350cc cheaper from Sept 22. Check out what has got expensive for you?

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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 d. 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.

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4 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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 Tobacco Products, Carbonated Beverages: What Comes Under 40% GST

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per...

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4 d. ago TVs, ACs, Bikes Under 350 CC To Fall Under 18% GST Slab: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced today that only two rates will remain from September 22 - 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

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5 d. 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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2 w. 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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