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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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Income Tax Rule 2026: How Will New Changes Affect Taxpayers
After GST and income tax, the government's focus will be on customs reforms. In the 2025-26 budget, the customs tariff slabs have been reduced to eight.
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India Revamps Tax Regime In 2025, New Act Comes Into Effect From April 1
India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption limit, with the spotlight now turning to customs duty rationalisation and procedural simplification in the coming Budget.
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Budget 2026: Why A Higher LTCG Exemption May Help More Than A Lower Tax Rate
For investors watching Budget 2026, the key question may not be how low the rate goes, but how high the exemption cap could rise.
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Why is China Making Condoms Expensive? 13% VAT Imposed On Contraceptives
These products had been exempt from VAT for the past three decades as China enforced its strict one-child policy and actively promoted birth control.
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Only 'Made In UP' Electric Vehicles To Get Subsidy Benefits From October 14: All You Need To Know
UP EV Subsidy Policy: From October 14, only EVs manufactured and registered in Uttar Pradesh will be eligible for subsidy.
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Invested In US Stocks? Beware Of This Hidden Tax Trap, Warns Veteran Investor
His warning highlights the importance of understanding tax implications when investing abroad.
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Trump Announces New Tariffs: 100% On Drugs, 50% On Kitchen Cabinets, Others
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
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GST 2.0: Mother Dairy Decides To Pass "100% Tax Benefit", Slash Prices
The company said it is passing "100 per cent of the tax benefit to our patrons" as new GST reform comes into effect from September 22.
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MeitY Proposes 20-Year Tax Holiday for Data Centres to Boost Investment: Report
India’s draft National Data Centre Policy 2025 reportedly proposes tax exemptions of up to 20 years for developers meeting targets on capacity, efficiency, and jobs. The incentives, offered as GST input tax credit on capital assets, aim to boost investment in data centres. The move comes as OpenAI and others plan large-scale projects, aligning wi...
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GST Reforms Were In Making For 1.5 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman At GST Conclave
Reduction and rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - reducing them to two, and exempting certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - were 18 months in the making, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV.
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GST Changes Holistic, Coincidental Some Sectors Hit By Tariffs: Piyush Goyal
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - from four to two, and exemption of certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - reflect a "holistic and well thought-out" decision, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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GST Rates On Food Revised: All Your Questions Answered
From why ultra-high-temperature milk is exempt from GST to concerns about the higher rate on carbonated beverages, the Ministry of Finance has responded to key questions.
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'Long Overdue But...': Opposition's '1 Nation, 9 Taxes' Jab Over GST Overhaul
The Goods and Services Tax Council's rationalisation of tax slabs - reducing four brackets to two while exempting several 'daily use' items, including premiums on health and life insurance - has been received with scepticism by the Congress.
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GST Reforms: FAQs On What Changes
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, held its 56th meeting on September 3 in New Delhi and announced changes in the rates. Here are all your questions answered.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
-
Income Tax Rule 2026: How Will New Changes Affect Taxpayers
After GST and income tax, the government's focus will be on customs reforms. In the 2025-26 budget, the customs tariff slabs have been reduced to eight.
-
India Revamps Tax Regime In 2025, New Act Comes Into Effect From April 1
India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption limit, with the spotlight now turning to customs duty rationalisation and procedural simplification in the coming Budget.
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Budget 2026: Why A Higher LTCG Exemption May Help More Than A Lower Tax Rate
For investors watching Budget 2026, the key question may not be how low the rate goes, but how high the exemption cap could rise.
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Why is China Making Condoms Expensive? 13% VAT Imposed On Contraceptives
These products had been exempt from VAT for the past three decades as China enforced its strict one-child policy and actively promoted birth control.
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Only 'Made In UP' Electric Vehicles To Get Subsidy Benefits From October 14: All You Need To Know
UP EV Subsidy Policy: From October 14, only EVs manufactured and registered in Uttar Pradesh will be eligible for subsidy.
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Invested In US Stocks? Beware Of This Hidden Tax Trap, Warns Veteran Investor
His warning highlights the importance of understanding tax implications when investing abroad.
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Trump Announces New Tariffs: 100% On Drugs, 50% On Kitchen Cabinets, Others
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
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GST 2.0: Mother Dairy Decides To Pass "100% Tax Benefit", Slash Prices
The company said it is passing "100 per cent of the tax benefit to our patrons" as new GST reform comes into effect from September 22.
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MeitY Proposes 20-Year Tax Holiday for Data Centres to Boost Investment: Report
India’s draft National Data Centre Policy 2025 reportedly proposes tax exemptions of up to 20 years for developers meeting targets on capacity, efficiency, and jobs. The incentives, offered as GST input tax credit on capital assets, aim to boost investment in data centres. The move comes as OpenAI and others plan large-scale projects, aligning wi...
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GST Reforms Were In Making For 1.5 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman At GST Conclave
Reduction and rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - reducing them to two, and exempting certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - were 18 months in the making, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV.
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GST Changes Holistic, Coincidental Some Sectors Hit By Tariffs: Piyush Goyal
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - from four to two, and exemption of certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - reflect a "holistic and well thought-out" decision, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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GST Rates On Food Revised: All Your Questions Answered
From why ultra-high-temperature milk is exempt from GST to concerns about the higher rate on carbonated beverages, the Ministry of Finance has responded to key questions.
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'Long Overdue But...': Opposition's '1 Nation, 9 Taxes' Jab Over GST Overhaul
The Goods and Services Tax Council's rationalisation of tax slabs - reducing four brackets to two while exempting several 'daily use' items, including premiums on health and life insurance - has been received with scepticism by the Congress.
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GST Reforms: FAQs On What Changes
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, held its 56th meeting on September 3 in New Delhi and announced changes in the rates. Here are all your questions answered.
