GST 2.0 to boost FMCG consumption, larger packs items to get benefit from price cuts: Nuvama ReportA new report suggests that the FMCG sector in India is set to benefit from recent GST rate revisions. Nuvama's report indicates that tax cu...
05 Sep, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
GST on salon services & health clubs: Did your beauty treatment get cheaper?Good news for salon-goers! The GST Council has slashed the tax on beauty and wellness services, including salons and health clubs, from 18%...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Slice of GST: From chips to shampoo, FMCG cos plan to stuff more into Rs 5 and Rs 10 packsPrime Minister Narendra Modi had announced sweeping GST reforms in his Independence Day speech, the first such major revamp. The Centre pro...
02 Sep, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Lower GST may heat up demand for packaged foods, daily essentialsProposed lower GST rates are anticipated to boost demand for packaged food, daily essentials, televisions, and air conditioners, potentiall...
16 Aug, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Rate rationalisation exercise: Luxe bags, cosmetic treatments may be moved to 28% GST SlabThe GST Council's GoM is considering moving 58 goods and 24 services, including luxury handbags, sunglasses, and cosmetic procedures, to a ...
21 Oct, 2024, 11.43 PM IST
GST brought relief to households with reduction in prices: FinMinThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed seven years of implementation, resulting in cheaper household items, improved tax compliance...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
Finance ministry lauds GST, says it reduced tax rates on household goods, brought relief to every homeThe Finance Ministry on Monday praised the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system on the occasion of its seventh anniversary, highlighting its...
01 Jul, 2024, 03.37 PM IST
Delhi High Court directs LÓreal India to pay penalty for profiteering after GSTThe court was hearing a petition filed by the LÓreal India against a tax demand raised by the National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) fo...
10 Oct, 2022, 09.08 PM IST
GST investigation arm finds P&G India guilty of profiteering Rs 250 croreAn investigation found P&G had not lowered prices of products despite cut in GST rate to 18% from 28%.
23 Apr, 2019, 03.11 PM IST
FMCG firms slash prices post GST reductionGoods and services tax rates on as many as 178 products, including chocolates, cosmetics, detergents and air-fresheners, were reduced earli...
22 Nov, 2017, 12.10 AM IST
GST Impact: Dabur cuts shampoo, air freshener, skin care prices by 8-10%Last week, the GST Council reduced tax slabs from 28% to 18% across 200 product categories including shampoo, detergent, cosmetics and choc...
21 Nov, 2017, 06.10 PM IST
GST: Many of your everyday-use items will now cost lessThe Goods and Services Tax Council recommended reduction of levy on categories including detergents, shampoo, deodorants, cosmetics and cho...
11 Nov, 2017, 02.34 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.22 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.20 PM IST
70% of all goods and some consumer durables to become cheaper under proposed GST regimeIndia is likely to rely on the effective tax rate currently applicable on a commodity to get a fix on GST slab, allowing most goods to make...
11 Apr, 2017, 10.48 AM IST
GST might have a positive on us: NH Bhansali, EmamiIn an interview with ET Now, NH Bhansali, Emami, talks about the GST's impact on the company.
04 Nov, 2016, 12.57 PM IST