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Revised GST Rates: What’s Costlier, What’s Cheaper

Revised GST Rates on Items: Which Are Costlier and Which Are Cheaper

A comprehensive overhaul of India’s consumption tax has been approved by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. This reform, the first since its introduction in 2017, significantly reduces duties on essential household items, medicines, small cars, and appliances. The changes will impact a wide range of products, including toothpaste, insurance, tractors, and cement. The […]

Middle Class Relief and Revised GST Rates on Council’s Agenda

GST Council Weighs New Rates, Middle-Class Benefits on Common Goods

In today’s meeting, the Goods, Services Tax Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will discuss a shift to a two-slab system anticipated to lessen the costs of daily items by rationalising and reducing the brackets under which most goods are taxed. Below Are the Updates Recommendations on rate rationalisation, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

56th GST Council Meeting

56th GST Council Meeting: Big Relief on Essential Goods

The 56th GST Council meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focused on amending GST slabs, easing compliance, and executing next-generation GST reforms. FMCG, auto, and cement sectors are expected to benefit under the proposed tax cuts, ensuring relief for consumers. The first day of the meeting on 3rd September revolved around […]

WQIA Requests FM to Reduce GST Rate on Water Purifiers, Filters & Services

WQIA Seeks FM to Reduce GST on Water Purifiers, Filters & Services to 5%

The Water Quality India Association (WQIA) has requested that the central government lower the GST rate on water purifiers, filters, and related services from 18% to 5%. They argue that the current high taxes make these essential items too expensive for many people and emphasise that making safe drinking water more affordable is important for […]

GCCI Urges FM to Simplify GST System for Better Compliance

Gujarat Chamber Urges FM Sitharaman for Simplified GST Structure and Industry-Specific Guidance Notes

The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a letter, to ease the GST framework by issuing industry-specific guidance notes, as the government is working on next-generation GST reforms. Nayan Sheth, chairman of the indirect tax committee of the GCCI, cited that the devotion of the government to lessen […]

IMA Urges Centre for GST Exemption on Essential and Lifesaving Drugs

IMA Requests Centre to Exempt GST on Essential and Lifesaving Drugs

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has requested the central government to remove the GST on a wide range of essential and lifesaving medicines. This contains drugs for treating high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions. The government needs to consider reducing GST on medical equipment, as they are the backbone of healthcare delivery, IMA, […]

Karnataka Apparel Sector Urges 5% GST for Hosiery and Garments

Karnataka Garment Industry Demands Uniform 5% GST on Hosiery and Apparel

The Karnataka garment and hosiery sector is calling for significant changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Industry representatives are urging the GST Council to establish a uniform 5% tax rate on apparel and hosiery products and to include petroleum products within the GST framework. They argue that the existing system of multiple […]

New GST Rates May Apply from Sept 22, 2025

GST Council May Announce Revised GST Rates by Sept 22, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is likely to roll out new tax slabs for goods by September 22, according to information from government sources shared with NDTV. On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that bring next-generation GST reforms that will facilitate tax load on the country. […]

Yamunanagar Plywood Industry Requests GST Rate Cut to 5%

Yamunanagar Plywood Manufacturers Urge Haryana Govt to Cut GST Rate for Job Creation

The Yamunanagar plywood manufacturers have requested the Haryana Government to reduce GST on plywood from 18% to 5%, stating that such a move will strengthen the state’s economy and generate employment opportunities. JK Bihani, the President of the Haryana Plywood Manufacturers Association, had written a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, which it was […]

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