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Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess…

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GST rate cut on footwear, apparel likely in relief from 50% US tariffs
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GST rate cut on footwear, apparel likely in relief from 50% US tariffs

The GST Council has recommended a rate cut on footwear and apparel, in what can be seen as relief to a sector marred by 50%…

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GST Council meeting: What may get cheaper or cost more under new slabs
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GST Council meeting: What may get cheaper or cost more under new slabs

Updated on: Sept 03, 2025 05:15 pm IST India plans to cut GST by at least 10 percentage points on nearly 175 items. Here’s a…

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What's luxury, what's mass? GST Council to decide new tax rates on cars, motorcycles
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What’s luxury, what’s mass? GST Council to decide new tax rates on cars, motorcycles

The GST Council meeting is set to bring in sweeping changes to how India buys, especially cars and motorcycles. In fact, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…

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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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