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Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
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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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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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Rate Cuts, Tax Breaks Could Lift Nifty 50 To 30,000 By 2026: JP Morgan
India's benchmark Nifty 50 index could climb to 30,000 by end-2026, implying an upside of about 15% from current levels, supported by steady fiscal and monetary policy that are expected to fuel demand, JP Morgan said on Wednesday.
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Analytics Firm S&P Global Says India's GDP To Grow By 6.7% In Next Fiscal
India's economy is expected to grow 6.5% in the current financial year, driven mainly by domestic demand, recent tax cuts, and monetary policy easing. The data compiled by S&P Global Ratings also projected growth to rise to 6.7% in the next fiscal
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Dubai Education And Career Advantages For Indian Students Including Golden Visa And Tax Free Income
Indian students find Dubai attractive due to easy applications golden visas tax-free income and proximity to India.
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How A New Proposal Could Make Flight Cancellations Easier And Cheaper For Indian Travellers
If you're an Indian traveller booking flights that you might need to amend or cancel, the proposed DGCA policies could provide a welcome buffer.
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UK Billionaire Nik Storonsky Moves To UAE, Becomes The Latest Ultra-Rich CEO To Leave London
Britain's Billionaire Exodus: His departure is part of a growing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals leaving the UK due to tax policy changes.
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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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How To Claim A Refund After Missing Your Flight (Yes, It Is Possible)
Missed Flight Refund: In aviation terminology, a no-show is when a passenger fails to board their flight without cancelling or rescheduling beforehand. Read on.
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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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From 'Felt At Home In Pakistan' To ''84 Mein Hua To Hua,': Sam Pitroda's 7 Remarks That Created Controversies
Congress leader Sam Pitroda is once again under fire for his remarks after he urged the Centre to prioritise dialogue with neighbouring countries and said that India's foreign policy should begin by strengthening ties with Pakistan
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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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Individual Life And Health Insurance Policies To Be Exempt From GST
The GST on health and insurance products, which stood at 18 per cent, has been cut to zero, in a major revamp of the GST rate structure.
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Only 5% And 18% GST Slabs From September 22. 40% For Super Luxury Items
The complicated GST slabs that gave headaches to small traders after the flagship tax overhaul came into effect eight years ago, was cleaned up by the government today, leaving only two slabs -- 5 and 18 per cent.
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Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
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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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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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Rate Cuts, Tax Breaks Could Lift Nifty 50 To 30,000 By 2026: JP Morgan
India's benchmark Nifty 50 index could climb to 30,000 by end-2026, implying an upside of about 15% from current levels, supported by steady fiscal and monetary policy that are expected to fuel demand, JP Morgan said on Wednesday.
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Analytics Firm S&P Global Says India's GDP To Grow By 6.7% In Next Fiscal
India's economy is expected to grow 6.5% in the current financial year, driven mainly by domestic demand, recent tax cuts, and monetary policy easing. The data compiled by S&P Global Ratings also projected growth to rise to 6.7% in the next fiscal
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Dubai Education And Career Advantages For Indian Students Including Golden Visa And Tax Free Income
Indian students find Dubai attractive due to easy applications golden visas tax-free income and proximity to India.
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How A New Proposal Could Make Flight Cancellations Easier And Cheaper For Indian Travellers
If you're an Indian traveller booking flights that you might need to amend or cancel, the proposed DGCA policies could provide a welcome buffer.
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UK Billionaire Nik Storonsky Moves To UAE, Becomes The Latest Ultra-Rich CEO To Leave London
Britain's Billionaire Exodus: His departure is part of a growing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals leaving the UK due to tax policy changes.
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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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How To Claim A Refund After Missing Your Flight (Yes, It Is Possible)
Missed Flight Refund: In aviation terminology, a no-show is when a passenger fails to board their flight without cancelling or rescheduling beforehand. Read on.
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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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From 'Felt At Home In Pakistan' To ''84 Mein Hua To Hua,': Sam Pitroda's 7 Remarks That Created Controversies
Congress leader Sam Pitroda is once again under fire for his remarks after he urged the Centre to prioritise dialogue with neighbouring countries and said that India's foreign policy should begin by strengthening ties with Pakistan
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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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Individual Life And Health Insurance Policies To Be Exempt From GST
The GST on health and insurance products, which stood at 18 per cent, has been cut to zero, in a major revamp of the GST rate structure.
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Only 5% And 18% GST Slabs From September 22. 40% For Super Luxury Items
The complicated GST slabs that gave headaches to small traders after the flagship tax overhaul came into effect eight years ago, was cleaned up by the government today, leaving only two slabs -- 5 and 18 per cent.
