GST Reforms Prove Tax Moderation Can Boost Revenues: Report
The Budget should outline a phased roadmap to bring petroleum, electricity and other excluded inputs under GST to restore tax neutrality and reduce cascading costs for industry, it added. It also listed other priorities including incentivising productive reinvestment and aggressively curtailing the parallel economy.
Dec 24, 2025, 16:11 PM IST
CII Proposes 6-Pronged Investment Roadmap For India’s Next Decade Of Growth
Sustained investment growth, spanning public, private, and foreign investments, will be central to maintaining India’s momentum as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, according to the apex industry chamber.
Dec 14, 2025, 12:25 PM IST
LIC Has Passed Full Benefit Of Gst Rate Cut To Customers: CEO Doraiswamy
The government has, as part of GST 2.0, exempted all individual life and health insurance premiums from GST, effective September 22, 2025. Previously, life insurance premiums were subject to GST rates of up to 18 per cent.
Nov 07, 2025, 07:55 AM IST
GST 2.0 Rollout, Festive Demand Drive Record Two-Wheeler Sales In Oct To 1.85 Million; Highest This Year
Industry officials said the government’s move to reduce GST on motorcycles up to 350cc from 28 per cent to 18 per cent under the GST 2.0 framework has significantly lowered prices, encouraging more buyers to make purchases ahead of Diwali.
Oct 26, 2025, 19:24 PM IST
US Tariffs To Dent Indian Leather Industry Revenue, GST 2.0 To Provide Some Respite: Report
The revenue drop would be despite a moderate improvement in domestic demand following the rationalisation of GST besides other favourable macro-economic factors such as lower income taxes, benign inflation, and low interest rates, according to the report from ratings agency CRISIL Ratings.
Oct 23, 2025, 17:11 PM IST
GST 2.0 Reforms Set To Create New Diwali Shopping Records: Economists
The reduction in GST has put more money in people’s hands and when purchasing power increases, inflation automatically decreases.
Oct 15, 2025, 07:36 AM IST
Tata Motors Registers Record Sales In September 2025 Pushed By GST Rate Cut; Mahindra, Hyundai Follow
Tata Motors Record Sales: On the commercial vehicle front, sales grew 19 percent year-on-year to 35,862 units. In the domestic market, dispatches rose 16 percent to 33,148 units, up from 28,631 units a year ago.
Oct 01, 2025, 19:38 PM IST
India’s Real GDP Growth Projected To Grow At 6.7 pc This Fiscal: Report
The upward revision reflects expectations of monetary easing and stronger domestic demand from GST rate rationalisation amid global uncertainties, according to EY’s Economy Watch September edition.
Sep 29, 2025, 16:11 PM IST
Delhi’s Economy Gets A Push! GST 2.0 Rate Cuts To Aid MSMEs, Trade And Hospitality
With GST on auto parts reduced from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, the cost of vehicle maintenance for both consumers and mechanics is expected to drop by nearly 7.8 per cent. Lower prices for spare parts will mean smaller service bills, encouraging vehicle owners to replace worn-out components more regularly.
Sep 25, 2025, 21:05 PM IST
Clearing Your Doubts: Zero GST On Insurance After Tax Rejig But THESE Policyholders Wouldn’t Still Get Benefit; Know Why
Despite the changes in GST slabs, ome policy-holders will not be still availing the benefits of Nil taxes on GST. What's the reason? Find out.
Sep 24, 2025, 09:15 AM IST
GST 2.0 Goes Live: Will Smartphones And Laptops Get Cheaper In India From September 22? Know Reason
GST Rates On Mobile Phones In India: Many electronics like ACs, smart TVs, washing machines, and refrigerators are now cheaper as they have moved from the 28% tax slab to 18%, benefiting buyers directly.
Sep 22, 2025, 15:12 PM IST
BJP Fires Back At Kharge, Calls GST 2.0 Criticism ‘Baseless’
In a sharp political exchange, a BJP leader hit back at Mallikarjun Kharge’s criticism of GST 2.0, dismissing the Congress leader’s claims as misleading and unfounded.
Sep 22, 2025, 12:49 PM IST
New GST Rates Coming Into Effect From Today 22 September: Why Are Petrol And Diesel Still Not Included In GST? Explained
Under the new structure, the majority of goods and services will now come under 5 percent and 18 percent tax bracket. A higher rate of 40 per cent will apply exclusively to ultra-luxury items, sin goods, and other demerit products.
Sep 22, 2025, 09:47 AM IST
GST Cut Benefits Not Passed On To You? Here's The Direct GST Helpline Number To Lodge Your Complaint
To address the expected consumer queries and complaints on NCH following the implementation of revised GST charges, rates and exemptions effective from 22 September 2025, a dedicated category has been enabled on the INGRAM portal.
Sep 22, 2025, 09:37 AM IST
13 Key Points You Need To Know About GST 2.0 As Tax Cuts Kick In From Today 22 September 2025
From life insurance to household expenses --here's all you want to know about the latest tax regime changes under GST 2.0.
Sep 22, 2025, 08:58 AM IST
GST 2.0 Takes Effect Today; Over 375 Items Directly Impacting Household Budgets Across Country Getting Cheaper
Under the new structure, the majority of goods and services will now be taxed at either 5 per cent or 18 per cent, replacing the previous four-slab system. A higher rate of 40 per cent will apply exclusively to ultra-luxury items, sin goods, and other demerit products.
Sep 22, 2025, 08:17 AM IST
India Inc Hails PM Modi's Clarion Call To Boost Swadeshi Drive Powered By GST 2.0
PM Modi, in his address to the nation on Sunday, gave a clarion call for industry and consumers to push for creating a Swadeshi economy.
Sep 21, 2025, 23:35 PM IST
What You Need To Know About GST 2.0 As Tax Cuts Kick In On Monday
The exemption applies to all individual life insurance policies, including term plans, endowment policies, and ULIPs. Reinsurance of these individual policies is also exempt.
Sep 21, 2025, 18:27 PM IST
From Sunrise On September 22, New Chapter In India's Tax Regime Will Begin: PM Modi
Reflecting on the journey of GST, the Prime Minister recalled the challenges before 2017, when India’s tax system was entangled in a web of levies such as excise, VAT, and octroi. "For decades, our citizens and traders were caught in the maze of dozens of taxes.
Sep 21, 2025, 18:01 PM IST
Big News For Households: GST Bachat Utsav Begins Tomorrow, Says PM Modi
At the core of the reform is a major simplification of the Goods and Services Tax. Earlier this month, the GST Council approved a simplified two-tier rate system—5 per cent and 18 per cent—which will come into effect from September 22, the very first day of Navratri.
Sep 21, 2025, 17:41 PM IST