Lok Sabha Approves Cess On Pan Masala To Fund Health And National Security
Responding to the debate on the Bill, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman thanked members for their participation and underlined the importance of strengthening both public health and defence preparedness.
Dec 05, 2025, 19:30 PM IST
What Are ‘Sin Goods’ And Why Do They Now Attract 40% GST? Full List Of Items Inside
“Sin goods” are items seen as harmful to health or society—like tobacco, gutka, pan masala, and alcoholic or sugary drinks. To discourage people from consuming them, governments usually impose higher taxes on these products while using the revenue for public welfare.
Sep 04, 2025, 18:29 PM IST