GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework will make doing business in India easier and boost overall demand, adding nearly Rs 20 lakh crore to the country’s GDP.

Locals, shopkeepers in Hazaribagh thank PM Modi for new GST rates

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:38 PM

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Sep 22 (IANS) A wave of gratitude swept across Jharkhand's Hazaribagh as locals, shopkeepers, and political representatives alike on Monday expressed heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The revised GST rates, which came into effect today, have brought much-needed relief to households and businesses just in time for the festive season.

Gautam Adani asks Group staff to accelerate pace of growth as SEBI lifts Hindenburg cloud

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has urged the Group staff to accelerate the pace of innovation and drive bold advances in energy, logistics, and other infrastructure that push the very edges of possibility, as the cloud of the Hindenburg case over the conglomerate has been lifted with the SEBI verdict rejecting the allegations of the US short-seller.

Nation welcomes revamped GST rates, calls for ‘Swadeshi’ adoption

IANS | September 22, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) People across India have welcomed the revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, hailed as the "next-generation GST" or "GST Bachat Utsav". The sweeping reforms, aimed at easing the tax burden on essential commodities, have not only sparked public optimism but also reignited calls for adopting the 'Swadeshi' movement.

Govt warns firms against not passing GST cuts to consumers

IANS | September 22, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday warned companies that they will face strict action if they fail to pass on the benefits of reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates to consumers.