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New GST Rates Highlights: GST 2.0 Takes Effect, Food, Cars, TVs Become Cheaper
GST 2.0 Rates Highlights: The new Goods and Services Tax rates have taken effect today, with many items, including daily food and essentials, as well as life and health insurance policies, becoming cheaper.
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GST 2.0 Tax Cuts Kick In, What You Need To Know: 10 Points
The Government's second major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as "GST 2.0", comes into effect today, with a wide range of rate cuts.
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After PM Modi's GST Utsav Call, M Kharge's "Band-Aid On Deep Wounds" Jab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the lowering of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates as the beginning of "GST Utsav", presenting the reforms as a "double bonanza" to households already benefitting from recent income tax exemptions.
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GST 2.0: Individual Health Insurance Premiums To Be GST-Free From Today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major reform under GST 2.0 at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3. Effective today, individual health insurance premiums will be completely exempt from GST.
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MRP Of Room ACs Down Up To Rs 4,700, Dishwasher Prices Slashed From Sep 22
Leading appliance makers have reduced prices of room air conditioners by up to Rs 4,500 and on dishwashers by up to Rs 8,000, with new rates set to be rolled out from Monday as companies extend GST benefits to consumers.
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NDTV Exclusive: Maruti Expects Double-Digit Growth In Small Car Sales After GST 2.0
The GST Council has revised the taxation on automobiles, unifying slabs at 18% for small cars and 40% for the rest.
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"Pre-Festival Gift": Experts Welcome GST Reduction On Small Cars, Bikes
The GST Council's decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax on small cars and motorcycles up to 350 cc has brought a wave of happiness among the automobile and auto component industry, industry experts said.
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GST Reforms To Cause Rs 3,700 Crore Revenue Loss To Government: SBI Report
The State Bank of India (SBI), in its latest research report, said that reforms in GST through a reduction in rates will cause a minimal revenue loss of Rs 3,700 crore.
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Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
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Zero GST On Life & Health Insurance From September 22: Who Benefits And How?
From September 22, 2025, all individual life and health insurance premiums will attract 0% GST, down from 18%. Announced after the 56th GST Council meeting, this move cuts upfront costs, may widen coverage, and nudges households to buy adequate prote
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Here's How New GST Slabs Affect Car Prices In India
The Union Minister announced the new GST structure for the country, bringing the GST rate on smaller cars down to 18 per cent.
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Here's How New GST Slabs Affect Motorcycle Prices In India
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the new GST structure yesterday, with bikes above the 350cc category receiving 40 per cent GST.
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GST Revamp: How Opposition-Ruled States Came On Board
The rationalisation of Goods and Services tax, done eight years after the flagship reforms were initiated, took place after a clear directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
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Auto Industry Welcomes New GST Slab Revisions Ahead Of Festive Season
The GST Council reduced tax on small cars and motorcycles below 350cc to 18%, a move hailed by automakers as boosting affordability, demand, and manufacturing growth.
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GST Cut On Cement To Boost Sector, Accelerate Infra Growth: Industry Players
The GST rate reduction on cement will not only support domestic manufacturers but also accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and catalyse industrial expansion in India, industry players said on Thursday.
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New GST Rates Highlights: GST 2.0 Takes Effect, Food, Cars, TVs Become Cheaper
GST 2.0 Rates Highlights: The new Goods and Services Tax rates have taken effect today, with many items, including daily food and essentials, as well as life and health insurance policies, becoming cheaper.
-
GST 2.0 Tax Cuts Kick In, What You Need To Know: 10 Points
The Government's second major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as "GST 2.0", comes into effect today, with a wide range of rate cuts.
-
After PM Modi's GST Utsav Call, M Kharge's "Band-Aid On Deep Wounds" Jab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the lowering of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates as the beginning of "GST Utsav", presenting the reforms as a "double bonanza" to households already benefitting from recent income tax exemptions.
-
GST 2.0: Individual Health Insurance Premiums To Be GST-Free From Today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major reform under GST 2.0 at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3. Effective today, individual health insurance premiums will be completely exempt from GST.
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MRP Of Room ACs Down Up To Rs 4,700, Dishwasher Prices Slashed From Sep 22
Leading appliance makers have reduced prices of room air conditioners by up to Rs 4,500 and on dishwashers by up to Rs 8,000, with new rates set to be rolled out from Monday as companies extend GST benefits to consumers.
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NDTV Exclusive: Maruti Expects Double-Digit Growth In Small Car Sales After GST 2.0
The GST Council has revised the taxation on automobiles, unifying slabs at 18% for small cars and 40% for the rest.
-
"Pre-Festival Gift": Experts Welcome GST Reduction On Small Cars, Bikes
The GST Council's decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax on small cars and motorcycles up to 350 cc has brought a wave of happiness among the automobile and auto component industry, industry experts said.
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GST Reforms To Cause Rs 3,700 Crore Revenue Loss To Government: SBI Report
The State Bank of India (SBI), in its latest research report, said that reforms in GST through a reduction in rates will cause a minimal revenue loss of Rs 3,700 crore.
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Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
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Zero GST On Life & Health Insurance From September 22: Who Benefits And How?
From September 22, 2025, all individual life and health insurance premiums will attract 0% GST, down from 18%. Announced after the 56th GST Council meeting, this move cuts upfront costs, may widen coverage, and nudges households to buy adequate prote
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Here's How New GST Slabs Affect Car Prices In India
The Union Minister announced the new GST structure for the country, bringing the GST rate on smaller cars down to 18 per cent.
-
Here's How New GST Slabs Affect Motorcycle Prices In India
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the new GST structure yesterday, with bikes above the 350cc category receiving 40 per cent GST.
-
GST Revamp: How Opposition-Ruled States Came On Board
The rationalisation of Goods and Services tax, done eight years after the flagship reforms were initiated, took place after a clear directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
-
Auto Industry Welcomes New GST Slab Revisions Ahead Of Festive Season
The GST Council reduced tax on small cars and motorcycles below 350cc to 18%, a move hailed by automakers as boosting affordability, demand, and manufacturing growth.
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GST Cut On Cement To Boost Sector, Accelerate Infra Growth: Industry Players
The GST rate reduction on cement will not only support domestic manufacturers but also accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and catalyse industrial expansion in India, industry players said on Thursday.
