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Keep 2, Eliminate 2. Rationale Behind Proposed New GST Rates Explained
- Wednesday September 3, 2025
- India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra
Rationalisation of the GST framework - a process that began this morning with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairing a GST Council meet - is based on sharp differences in revenue collected under each of the existing four slabs.
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Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
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GST Relief For Middle Class Soon: Cheaper Toothpaste, Utensils, Clothes, Shoes
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Samiran Mishra
After a series of income tax concessions earlier this year, the Centre is now preparing to extend relief to middle and lower-income households in the form of a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), sources have said.
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GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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Government Blinks, Announces Measures To Help Auto Sector
- Friday August 23, 2019
- Written by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Relenting to some of the automobile industry's demands, the Finance Minister has announced some sops to revive the automobile industry that has been caught in an unprecedented slowdown. The key demand for reduction of the GST on vehicles has not been agreed to.
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www.carandbike.com
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Anand Mahindra Says GST Cuts and Road Tax Revision Will Help Revive Auto Industry
- Wednesday August 7, 2019
- Edited by Seshan Vijayraghvan
Speaking at Mahindra Group's 73rd annual general meeting, Anand Mahindra suggested certain temporary measures that would have a positive impact on the industry. Short term measure like - reduction or removal of the goods and service tax (GST), revising the registration fee, and reduction of road tax, as short term measure to help revive the auto in...
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www.carandbike.com
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Budget 2019: Government Recommends Reduction Of GST From 12% To 5% On Electric Vehicles
- Friday July 5, 2019
- Reported by Sameer Contractor, Written by Sameer Contractor
The Union Budget for 2019 has been announced and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a number of promises for the overall development of the country's economy. While there haven't been major incentives for conventional vehicles in the auto sector, the government has recommended changes to the Goods Services Tax (GST) council for electric vehic...
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www.carandbike.com
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TVS, Hero And Bajaj Seek GST Rate Cut On Two-Wheelers
- Tuesday January 8, 2019
- Written by CarAndBike Team (With Agency Inputs)
Indian two-wheeler manufacturers seek reduction in Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate on motorcycles and scooters.
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www.carandbike.com
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GST On Batteries For Electric Cars Reduced From 28 To 18 Per Cent
- Monday July 23, 2018
- Reported by Cyrus Dhabhar, Written by Cyrus Dhabhar
The GST Council, set up by the Indian Government has reduced the GST rate on lithium-ion batteries for electric cars from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. Although this reduction is not as drastic as predicted earlier, the 10 per cent rate in reduction of GST on these batteries will help reduce the overall price of electric vehicles in India.
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www.carandbike.com
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PM Modi's Jobs Problem Is Growing, Government Remains Optimistic
- Friday September 22, 2017
- Business | Jeanette Rodrigues, Bloomberg
The jobs market has been slugged by last November's shock cash ban and July's imposition of the national goods and services tax or GST.
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www.ndtv.com/business
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GST Cess: Tata Hikes Price Of Hexa And Safari Storme
- Monday September 18, 2017
- Reported by Ameya Naik, Written by CarAndBike Team
Tata Motors had slashed prices across its variant in July this year when GST came into force. Prices went down between Rs. 3300 Rs. 217,000 depending on the model and variant across its portfolio which was a reduction of nearly 12 per cent.
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www.carandbike.com
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GST Impact: Hyundai Grand i10, Xcent Facelift Get Cheaper After Prices Cuts Up To Rs. 1.12 Lakh
- Friday July 7, 2017
- Written by CarAndBike Team
Hyundai India has finally announced a price reduction on its cars and this will be applicable across the company's portfolio. While the ex-showroom price of the Grand i10 has gone down by Rs. 2,660 to over Rs. 6,000, the mid-size SUV Tucson has become cheaper by 1.12 lakh, after GST effect.
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www.carandbike.com
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GST Effect: Maruti Suzuki Price Drop Per Model Announced
- Tuesday July 4, 2017
- Written by Cyrus Dhabhar
Due to the Goods & Services Tax or GST impact, Maruti Suzuki announced a price drop of upto 3 per cent on selected models last week. Now, an updated list of model to model price reduction has been released that showcases exactly what the drop of prices on every popular Maruti Suzuki car available in India is. The price drops range from Rs 2,300 to ...
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www.carandbike.com
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GST Prices: Two-Wheeler Industry Welcomes New Taxation System
- Sunday July 2, 2017
- Reported by CarAndBike Team, Written by CarAndBike Team
The Goods and Services Tax, or GST impact on prices of two-wheelers have certainly affected prices, but only marginally. A few two-wheeler manufacturers have already announced prices with GST benefits before the announcement of the new taxation system on 1 July 2017. Here's what the industry has to say about the new taxation norm.
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www.carandbike.com
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GST Is Here. How It Will Impact You In 10 Points
- Saturday July 1, 2017
- India News | Written by Surajit Dasgupta
The historic GST or goods and services tax has become a reality. The new tax system was launched at a function in Central Hall of Parliament on Friday midnight. GST, which embodies the principle of "one nation, one tax, one market" is aimed at unifying the country's $2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market. Under GST, goods a...
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www.ndtv.com
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Keep 2, Eliminate 2. Rationale Behind Proposed New GST Rates Explained
- Wednesday September 3, 2025
- India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra
Rationalisation of the GST framework - a process that began this morning with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairing a GST Council meet - is based on sharp differences in revenue collected under each of the existing four slabs.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
GST Relief For Middle Class Soon: Cheaper Toothpaste, Utensils, Clothes, Shoes
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Samiran Mishra
After a series of income tax concessions earlier this year, the Centre is now preparing to extend relief to middle and lower-income households in the form of a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), sources have said.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Government Blinks, Announces Measures To Help Auto Sector
- Friday August 23, 2019
- Written by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Relenting to some of the automobile industry's demands, the Finance Minister has announced some sops to revive the automobile industry that has been caught in an unprecedented slowdown. The key demand for reduction of the GST on vehicles has not been agreed to.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
Anand Mahindra Says GST Cuts and Road Tax Revision Will Help Revive Auto Industry
- Wednesday August 7, 2019
- Edited by Seshan Vijayraghvan
Speaking at Mahindra Group's 73rd annual general meeting, Anand Mahindra suggested certain temporary measures that would have a positive impact on the industry. Short term measure like - reduction or removal of the goods and service tax (GST), revising the registration fee, and reduction of road tax, as short term measure to help revive the auto in...
-
www.carandbike.com
-
Budget 2019: Government Recommends Reduction Of GST From 12% To 5% On Electric Vehicles
- Friday July 5, 2019
- Reported by Sameer Contractor, Written by Sameer Contractor
The Union Budget for 2019 has been announced and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a number of promises for the overall development of the country's economy. While there haven't been major incentives for conventional vehicles in the auto sector, the government has recommended changes to the Goods Services Tax (GST) council for electric vehic...
-
www.carandbike.com
-
TVS, Hero And Bajaj Seek GST Rate Cut On Two-Wheelers
- Tuesday January 8, 2019
- Written by CarAndBike Team (With Agency Inputs)
Indian two-wheeler manufacturers seek reduction in Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate on motorcycles and scooters.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
GST On Batteries For Electric Cars Reduced From 28 To 18 Per Cent
- Monday July 23, 2018
- Reported by Cyrus Dhabhar, Written by Cyrus Dhabhar
The GST Council, set up by the Indian Government has reduced the GST rate on lithium-ion batteries for electric cars from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. Although this reduction is not as drastic as predicted earlier, the 10 per cent rate in reduction of GST on these batteries will help reduce the overall price of electric vehicles in India.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
PM Modi's Jobs Problem Is Growing, Government Remains Optimistic
- Friday September 22, 2017
- Business | Jeanette Rodrigues, Bloomberg
The jobs market has been slugged by last November's shock cash ban and July's imposition of the national goods and services tax or GST.
-
www.ndtv.com/business
-
GST Cess: Tata Hikes Price Of Hexa And Safari Storme
- Monday September 18, 2017
- Reported by Ameya Naik, Written by CarAndBike Team
Tata Motors had slashed prices across its variant in July this year when GST came into force. Prices went down between Rs. 3300 Rs. 217,000 depending on the model and variant across its portfolio which was a reduction of nearly 12 per cent.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
GST Impact: Hyundai Grand i10, Xcent Facelift Get Cheaper After Prices Cuts Up To Rs. 1.12 Lakh
- Friday July 7, 2017
- Written by CarAndBike Team
Hyundai India has finally announced a price reduction on its cars and this will be applicable across the company's portfolio. While the ex-showroom price of the Grand i10 has gone down by Rs. 2,660 to over Rs. 6,000, the mid-size SUV Tucson has become cheaper by 1.12 lakh, after GST effect.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
GST Effect: Maruti Suzuki Price Drop Per Model Announced
- Tuesday July 4, 2017
- Written by Cyrus Dhabhar
Due to the Goods & Services Tax or GST impact, Maruti Suzuki announced a price drop of upto 3 per cent on selected models last week. Now, an updated list of model to model price reduction has been released that showcases exactly what the drop of prices on every popular Maruti Suzuki car available in India is. The price drops range from Rs 2,300 to ...
-
www.carandbike.com
-
GST Prices: Two-Wheeler Industry Welcomes New Taxation System
- Sunday July 2, 2017
- Reported by CarAndBike Team, Written by CarAndBike Team
The Goods and Services Tax, or GST impact on prices of two-wheelers have certainly affected prices, but only marginally. A few two-wheeler manufacturers have already announced prices with GST benefits before the announcement of the new taxation system on 1 July 2017. Here's what the industry has to say about the new taxation norm.
-
www.carandbike.com
-
GST Is Here. How It Will Impact You In 10 Points
- Saturday July 1, 2017
- India News | Written by Surajit Dasgupta
The historic GST or goods and services tax has become a reality. The new tax system was launched at a function in Central Hall of Parliament on Friday midnight. GST, which embodies the principle of "one nation, one tax, one market" is aimed at unifying the country's $2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market. Under GST, goods a...
-
www.ndtv.com