Tag: GST news

ET logo
Posted in Economy

GST collection for September rises 9.1% to Rs 1.89 lakh crore

India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenues rose 9.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in September, according to government data cited by Reuters. In…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

Landmark GST reforms to boost business, cut prices, drive consumption growth: RBI Bulletin

The Reserve Bank of India Bulletin on Wednesday said that the landmark GST reforms should progressively result in a sustained positive impact through significant gains…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

GST 2.0 turns Navratri into a big shopping day

For weeks, families across India postponed buying cars, air-conditioners, and even everyday appliances, waiting for one date–September 22. When the reworked Goods and Services Tax…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

GST Rate cuts: The ₹2 lakh crore cash in hand for Indians may do wonders

India woke up this morning to cheaper milk, ghee, soya chunks, medicines, and even cars. The country’s much-awaited GST 2.0 reform officially kicked in on…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

Nirmala Sitharaman’s message to India Inc: Don’t hesitate, invest and expand

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged Indian industry to step up investments and expand capacities, saying the government has already delivered on reforms and…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Govt allows companies to change MRP on unsold stock as per new GST rates
Posted in Business

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…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

Roti, kapda aur makan: The firepower India’s common man got as Diwali gift

Once branded the “Gabbar Singh Tax” for its sting on wallets, GST has gone through a much needed makeover and this time, it’s playing hero…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

GST 2.0 FAQS: Will large cars attract cess? What rate has been set for insurance premium? Will cigarettes get costlier? Check details

GST tax rates on common use items ranging from hair oil to corn flakes, TVs, and personal health and life insurance policies were slashed after…

Continue Reading
New GST rates: All you need to know about what happens next, and when | FAQs
Posted in Business

New GST rates: All you need to know about what happens next, and when | FAQs

After the GST rates were changed on Wednesday, to come into effect on September 22, here are some of the major questions being asked, and…

Continue Reading