This Diwali to be happier for common people: Gujarat traders, locals hail GST 2.0 reforms

IANS | September 4, 2025 5:32 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 4 (IANS) In a wave of appreciation across Gujarat, traders and locals on Thursday have welcomed the sweeping reforms introduced under GST 2.0. As the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax regime, citizens expressed optimism that this Diwali will be brighter and more affordable for the common man.

Common man will get major relief: Laghu Udyog Bharati of Jodhpur welcomes GST 2.0 reforms

IANS | September 4, 2025 4:31 PM

Jodhpur, Sep 4 (IANS) Laghu Udyog Bharati on Thursday welcomed the reforms introduced under GST 2.0, calling them a major relief for the common man and a catalyst for economic growth. The changes, approved in the 56th meeting of the GST Council and announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are set to simplify the tax structure and boost business confidence across sectors.

Piyush Goyal urges India Inc. to pass on entire GST rate cut to consumers

IANS | September 4, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged India Inc. to pass on to consumers the benefit of the GST rate cut that has been announced across several categories of goods in order to boost demand and spur growth in the economy.