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GST reforms not linked to Trump tariffs, clarifies Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms were planned well in advance and not a reaction to the…

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Govt allows companies to change MRP on unsold stock as per new GST rates
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Govt allows companies to change MRP on unsold stock as per new GST rates

Updated on: Sept 09, 2025 05:06 pm IST The revised prices must reflect GST changes only. The old MRP must remain visible, Union Minister Pralhad…

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GST was long overdue, initial rollout had too many rates, says Jamshyd Godrej

Jamshyd Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej & Boyce, has said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was long overdue and underlined the need for…

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Carpet industry welcomes GST compliance ease, but raises concerns over tax on finished products

Manufacturers of handmade carpets and floor coverings have welcomed the recent reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate from 12% to 5%. They…

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GST Done, Advisers Bat for Land, Labour Reforms
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GST done, advisers bat for land, labour reforms

After the big-bang Goods and Services Tax reform, experts batted for increased thrust on process reforms with focus on ease of doing business and deregulation…

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GST collections may dip initially, but festive demand will offset: CBIC chief

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) indicated on Thursday that Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections could see a temporary dip in…

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GST bonanza: Hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 tariff to become cheaper, boost tourism
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GST bonanza: Hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 tariff to become cheaper, boost tourism

Hotel rooms with tariffs up to ₹7,500 per day are set to become cheaper as they will attract a lower GST rate of 5 per…

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Simpler GST regime with two rates from September 22
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Simpler GST regime with two rates from September 22

An overhauled and simplified goods and services tax (GST) regime with only two main rates rates, 5% and 12%, will be implemented from September 22….

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Big decisions likely in GST Council meeting today, changes in tax slabs likely
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Big decisions likely in GST Council meeting today, changes in tax slabs likely

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to give shape to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for GST reforms, when she chairs the 58th…

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gst: Setting up GST appellate tribunal need of the hour: Smita Singh, S&A Law – The Economic Times Video

ET Online | 19 Jun 2023, 09:30 AM IST The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced with a stated objective to rationalise the indirect…

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