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HM Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, CMs of BJP-ruled states hail PM Modi's leadership for 'historic' GST reforms

IANS | September 4, 2025 6:15 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership for delivering on his promises to the people of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the GST tax rate cuts and reforms as a "truly transformative decision" and added that these reforms will not only "ensure ease of living but also give a big boost to ease of doing business, especially for small traders and entrepreneurs".

Huge impact on Govt's effort to improve ease of living & doing business: EAM Jaishankar hails next-gen GST reforms

IANS | September 4, 2025 5:36 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) After the Union government announced sweeping next-generation GST reforms to bring relief across sectors, from daily essentials and healthcare to farming, education, automobiles, and appliances, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar lauded the rollout and said that this will have a significant impact on the Centre's efforts to improve ease of living and doing business in the country.

GST reforms to boost affordability of life saving drugs, address public health: Pharma experts

IANS | September 4, 2025 12:01 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The reforms made in Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the GST Council, in its 56th meeting on Wednesday, will boost the affordability of life-saving drugs as well as address public health, pharma industry experts said.

Centre simplifies GST registration process for small and low-risk businesses

IANS | September 3, 2025 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that in order to continue with ease of doing business reforms, the GST registration process has been further simplified, especially for small businesses and low-risk applicants.

GST 2.0: What gets cheaper and costlier from Sep 22

IANS | September 3, 2025 10:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The GST Council on Wednesday approved historical changes to India's indirect tax structure — adopting a 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax structure — and several daily-use goods will become cheaper from September 22.

Independence Day pledge realised: PM Modi welcomes GST overhaul

IANS | September 3, 2025 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) In a historic step toward overhauling India’s indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms, cutting down the existing four-rate GST structure to just two slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

Trump’s tariffs on India 'backfiring', says US media

IANS | September 3, 2025 9:15 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of trade ties with India on Tuesday, American media continues to discuss the implications of the India-US tensions on the country's economic strategy and foreign policy.

Semicon India: Momentum shows strong growth ahead, says experts on India’s chip mission

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The mood at the Semicon India 2025 event in the national capital was full of confidence, as top industry leaders on Wednesday said India’s semiconductor journey is gaining strong momentum and moving towards becoming a global hub.

Goods to turn cheaper as GST Council brings more consumer items under lower tax rates

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The GST Council, in its ongoing meeting here, has veered around to bringing consumer goods such as shoes and clothes in the lower price range of up to Rs 2,500 under the lowest GST tax bracket of 5 per cent, according to sources.

Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost critical mineral recycling

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

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HM Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, CMs of BJP-ruled states hail PM Modi's leadership for 'historic' GST reforms

Huge impact on Govt's effort to improve ease of living & doing business: EAM Jaishankar hails next-gen GST reforms

GST reforms to boost affordability of life saving drugs, address public health: Pharma experts

Centre simplifies GST registration process for small and low-risk businesses

GST 2.0: What gets cheaper and costlier from Sep 22

Independence Day pledge realised: PM Modi welcomes GST overhaul

Trump’s tariffs on India 'backfiring', says US media

Semicon India: Momentum shows strong growth ahead, says experts on India’s chip mission

Goods to turn cheaper as GST Council brings more consumer items under lower tax rates

Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost critical mineral recycling

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