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September 6, 2025 12:56 PM

GST 2.0: India’s bold tax reforms and the push for self-reliance

In the sweltering heat of India's Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood atop the historic Red Fort in Delhi, addressing a nation brimming with anticipation. Amidst his speech on national progress and ec...

September 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Indian stock market gains in volatile week amid GST reforms

Indian equities ended marginally higher this week as initial optimism around GST rationalisation trickled down, but global trade tensions resurfaced.  Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended the week with a gain of around 0.85%, with the focus shi...

September 5, 2025 12:40 PM

GST reforms to help textiles sector reach $350 billion by 2030: Govt

The next-generation GST reforms mark a historic leap forward for India’s textile sector, serving as a catalyst for the country’s journey towards becoming a $350 billion textile economy by 2030, the government has said. The Ministry of Textiles r...

September 4, 2025 7:55 PM

GST Reforms: Generous, Simplified, and Timed Well

The Narendra Modi Government is in a hurry, and for all the good reasons. An income tax cut for all those earning up to Rs. 12 Lakh per annum and rejigging the GST slabs in the same calendar year are signs of intent and commitment. The Modi Governme...

September 4, 2025 7:46 PM

Sweet or salted, popcorn now under single 5% GST slab

The GST Council has ruled that all varieties of popcorn will now attract a uniform 5% GST under the new regime. The decision ends years of confusion over how popcorn should be taxed. Earlier, loose salted popcorn was charged 5% GST, packaged or bran...

September 4, 2025 6:38 PM

GST rationalization brings most dairy products to nil or 5% rate

In a move to support India’s dairy sector, the 56th GST Council on Wednesday approved a rationalization of GST rates on milk and milk products. Under the new structure, which will take effect from September 22, most dairy items are now either exemp...

 

Last updated on: 15th Sep 2025