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New GST rates: Cars, small-capacity bikes become cheaper — Here’s what’s costlier

The new GST rates will come into effect from 22 September 2025, which also coincides with the first day of…

September 4, 2025 11:05 IST

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GST council’s 56th meet to take place on Sept 3-4, tax reforms on agenda

PM Narendra Modi made the first announcement about the reforms calling it a “Diwali gift” for the people of the…

Updated: August 22, 2025 21:54 IST

Zero GST on life, health insurance soon? GoM clears proposal – all eyes on GST council now

After the PM’s speech, the government later came out with details about the upcoming next-generation GST reform which is aimed…

August 21, 2025 15:26 IST

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GST Simplified: Will your daily budget drop as India eyes 5% & 18% rates? Potential revenue impact of Rs 43,000 crore likely in FY26

Explore how the proposed 5% and 18% GST rates could boost sectors and benefit consumers—see the potential impact on your…

Updated: August 15, 2025 21:18 IST

Eight Years of GST: India's Fiscal Revolution Continues with Focus on Rate Rationalization, Tribunal & Tech-Driven Compliance. (Image Source: Fe)

GST@8: Promise, progress, and possibilities

As India celebrates eight years of GST, the landmark tax reform has significantly matured, driven by the GST Council’s consensus-based…

June 30, 2025 21:45 IST

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Unshackling Indian science

Exempting research-related goods and services from GST is a strategic reform that can unlock India’s full innovation potential.

June 17, 2025 01:00 IST

Contours of the proposed amnesty scheme

The government has introduced an amnesty scheme under GST laws in the Finance Bill, 2024, aiming to reduce pending cases,…

August 20, 2024 13:33 IST

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SaaS startup CaptainBiz launches unlimited e-invoices and e-way Bills on its app for MSMEs

The company said businesses would be able to get automatic data validation and generate unlimited e-invoices and e-way bills without…

July 10, 2024 18:30 IST

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Did you know that the GST rate on roti is just 5% while on Paratha is 18%? Here’s why

Understanding the disparity: GST rates on Roti vs. Paratha

June 15, 2024 00:03 IST

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GST Amendment Bill: FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bill to raise age limit of president, members of appellate tribunals

The Bill seeks to cap the age for president and members of the GST appellate tribunals (GSTAT) at 70 years…

December 13, 2023 17:01 IST

Incentivising the consumer for GST compliance

The Mera Bill Mera Adhikar incentive can push end-consumers to demand invoices from sellers

December 7, 2023 12:01 IST

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What is Raab? The food item that has got GST relief? Know its benefit

Apart from raab, GST has been reduced on pencil sharpeners and certain tracking devices, etc.

February 20, 2023 09:00 IST

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People can afford to pay 5% GST on hospital rooms above Rs 5k: Bajaj

In its June 28-29 meeting, the council decided to impose the tax on hospital rooms costing over Rs 5,000/day to…

July 6, 2022 04:10 IST

More services to be brought under GST: Revenue secy

On June 29, the GST Council approved removal of a host of tax exemptions and raised rates for a larger…

July 6, 2022 02:25 IST

Similarly, the tax rate has been raised from 12% to 18% on aseptic packaging paper, including Tetra Paks.

GST Council Meet: Host of rate hikes, fewer exemptions from July 18

Similarly, goods related to petroleum/coal bed methane will attract 12% tax instead of 5% and electronic waste to attract 18%…

June 30, 2022 04:00 IST

Slew of GST rate hikes imminent

There will also be some tax reliefs. For instance, a margin scheme to reduce tax incidence on tour operators is…

June 28, 2022 06:15 IST

Indirect tax reforms: A job half done; GST underperforms for its faulty design, rate hike agenda regressive

Taxes continue to get paid on taxes. Economic travails have since forced the policymakers’ hands and deprived them of any…

June 27, 2022 03:45 IST

Five years of GST: States’ finances at a crossroads Premium Story

Extension of compensation cess notwithstanding, states will have to take a hit.

Updated: June 27, 2022 08:37 IST

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