Hotel stays for rooms with tariff till Rs 7,500 to cheaper by up to Rs 525 from MondayEffective Monday, hotel rooms costing Rs 7,500 or less will see a price reduction of up to Rs 525 due to revised GST rates. The reduction f...
21 Sep, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
GST rate cuts from Monday to make food, medicines, cars and electronics cheaperStarting September 22nd, consumers will benefit from reduced GST rates on approximately 375 items, encompassing kitchen staples, electronic...
21 Sep, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
GST discounts for customers: Govt issues key new directive to sellersThe government has directed major retail chains to prominently display GST-related discounts on receipts and through advertising, ensuring ...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
GST 2.0: Renault cars get cheaper, prices slashed by up to Rs 96,000; Check which models benefit the most with new price listRenault India has announced significant price reductions across its Kwid, Triber, and Kiger models, passing on the benefits of the new GST ...
08 Sep, 2025, 07.38 PM IST
Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing for the rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and fewer slabs, effective S...
08 Sep, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
FM Sitharaman has a message of hope for exporters hit by Trump tariffsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Indian government is developing a support package for exporters facing a 50% US tariff, i...
08 Sep, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Govt keeping 'good watch' on rupee, several currencies declined against USD: SitharamanFinance Minister Sitharaman stated the government is closely monitoring exchange rates as the rupee depreciates against the strengthening U...
08 Sep, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
One clear benefit, four open questions: GST reform delivers a win for consumers but at what cost?Recent GST reforms in India, eliminating the 28% and 12% slabs, aim for a simpler tax structure and fairness, potentially boosting the econ...
07 Sep, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
Spurt in consumption to drive revenue buoyancy, to meet fiscal deficit target of 4.4%: SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman anticipates that increased consumption will offset the Rs 48,000 crore GST shortfall resulting from tax...
07 Sep, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM Modi's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yearsPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s push led Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to review the GST regime, resulting in a major overhaul. The GS...
07 Sep, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
GST overhaul a people's reform, touches every family: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls GST overhaul a 'people's reform'. Rate rationalization will benefit families and boost the econom...
06 Sep, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
GST on insurance: Planning to delay premium payment after Sept 22 to get rate-cut benefit? Why it may not be a good ideaThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced insurance GST rates from 18% to zero. This change applies to policy renewals after Sep...
04 Sep, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
GST 2.0 FAQs: Which cars just got cheaper & which ones got costlier? From insurance to gold to cigarettes, all key new price info hereThe GST Council has approved a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax regime, effective September 22, 2025, by limiting slabs t...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
GST 2.0 to unleash consumption, cushion India's economy from US tariff headwinds: India IncIndustry leaders believe that GST rate rationalization will boost India's economic growth. They expect increased consumption and a cushion ...
04 Sep, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
GST rate cuts to spur growth, benefit first-time buyers, middle-income families: Auto industryThe GST Council's decision to reduce tax rates on automobiles has been welcomed by the Indian auto industry, with players anticipating a bo...
04 Sep, 2025, 04.14 PM IST
Consumption boost and GST reforms set to drive economic growth and sectoral gains: Sunil SubramaniamIndia’s economic landscape is poised for a significant uplift following the government’s recent policy announcements aimed at boosting cons...
04 Sep, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections this time will bring 'mahaparivartan': Akhilesh YadavKicking off a joint campaign of the SP-BSP-RLD alliance here in western Uttar Pradesh, Yadav asked the BJP leaders to resolve not to lie du...
07 Apr, 2019, 05.23 PM IST