From handicraft to tourism, GST rejig to boost J&K’s economy

IANS | October 4, 2025 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The GST rate rationalisation, from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, is boosting competitiveness, lowering costs and expanding markets in Jammu and Kashmir across handicraft, agriculture, tourism and local specialties.

Stable and predictable tax policy is key for growth: NITI Aayog CEO

IANS | October 3, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on Friday released the first working paper on tax policy, stressing that a stable, certain, and predictable tax system is critical for boosting investment, creating jobs, and driving India’s economic growth.