Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Even in the chaos of war, keep your handbag handyDuring times of unpredictability, women equip themselves by carefully filling their handbags with vital items. This array ranges from essen...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Women consumers contribute 55.5% of textile buys, sarees, trousers key products: govt studyWomen lead textile purchases, accounting for 55.5% of spending. Man-made fibers are gaining popularity over cotton. The market has seen sig...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Pad people: Spreading menstrual hygiene awareness via eco-friendly and affordable sanitary napkinsA low-cost, sanitary pad-making machine was sourced from Arunachalam Muruganantham of Coimbatore, who was the inspiration behind the 2018 f...
02 Mar, 2019, 11.18 PM IST
Indian sanitary napkin brand Niine takes on P&G and Johnson & JohnsonNiine has also pioneered a movement to bridge the gap between menstruating females using sanitary napkins with those engaging in unhygienic...
26 Sep, 2018, 07.05 PM IST
FM asks DG anti-profiteering to keep tab on sanitary pads pricesThe GST council, chaired by Union finance minister and comprising state counterparts, last week exempted sanitary napkins from GST levy.It ...
23 Jul, 2018, 08.05 PM IST
GST rate on sanitary napkins: At nil rate, do prices go up or down?While reduction in tax rate for sanitary napkins should lead to lower prices, the math may not be that simple.
23 Jul, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
Government launches biodegradable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per padThe sanitary napkins will be available in a pack of four pads for Rs 10 across over 3,200 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (P...
08 Mar, 2018, 05.03 PM IST
Gujarat polls: 'Congress will provide free sanitary pads to girl students'Dec said not reducing the GST on sanitary napkins is "contradictory" to the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign of the Centre government.
06 Dec, 2017, 06.06 PM IST
Bindi, kajal exempted from GST, why not sanitary napkins: High Court"You exempt bindi, kajal and sindoor. But you tax sanitary napkins. It's such a necessity. Is there any explanation for it," the bench said.
15 Nov, 2017, 08.37 PM IST
Delhi High Court notice to government on plea against 12% GST on sanitary napkinsThe bench was of the view that the issue needs to be examined, therefore, the authorities need to justify their stand in their counter affi...
18 Jul, 2017, 06.41 PM IST
Why the government’s clarification around GST on sanitary napkins may not be accurateThe press release claims that since tax rate on the product was already 13.68% (“excise duty of 6% and 5% VAT”). So the GST rate at 12% is ...
11 Jul, 2017, 11.30 PM IST
Government adds sanitary napkins to the 12% GST slab. Here's whyRaw materials for manufacture of sanitary napkins attract GST of 18% of 12%, even with 12% GST on sanitary napkins, there in an inversion i...
10 Jul, 2017, 08.22 PM IST
Abolish tax on sanitary napkins on Women's Day: Congress to FM Arun JaitleySilchar MP Sushmita Dev said women in the rural areas, should be encouraged to use sanitary napkins and by taxing them one ends up reducing...
09 Mar, 2017, 01.28 AM IST
Hygiene first: Ajmer launches first sanitary napkin vending machineAbout 70 such machines will come up at various places including jails, bus stand, polytechnic colleges, schools and other areas in the comi...
14 Jun, 2016, 03.47 PM IST
- P&G cuts sanitary napkins, diapers prices
This decision was made subsequent to the slash in excise duties on sanitary napkins and baby diapers from 10% to 1% in the Budget.
17 Mar, 2011, 04.55 AM IST
- P&G cuts sanitary napkins, baby diapers prices by up to 15 pc
P&G today reduced the price of its sanitary napkins and baby diapers by up to 15 per cent as a result of the excise duty cut announced duri...
16 Mar, 2011, 05.57 PM IST