New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that India’s postal system has now become the world’s largest doorstep banking network, and the humble postman is playing the role of the harbinger of financial inclusion.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The country’s leading industry chambers on Thursday welcomed the GST Council’s decision to reduce tax slabs from four to two, saying the move will bring major relief to the common citizens by leaving more money in their hands.
Varanasi, Sep 4 (IANS) A wave of happiness has swept through Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi following a significant reduction in GST rates. Both traders and common citizens on Thursday expressed relief and gratitude, calling it a welcome move that eases financial pressure and boosts business.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The 50 per cent punitive US tariff imposed on Indian goods is increasingly being seen as more to do with President Donald Trump’s ego being hurt over New Delhi contradicting his claim of having brokered the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor rather than any economic rationale.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced the tax on renewable energy devices and manufacturing parts from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective from September 22 this year.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far this year and is expected to close 2025 with an addition of up to 43 GW, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has said.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Calling the reforms made in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), truly next-gen in nature, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said that it will bring down the healthcare costs and lead towards a fit and healthy Bharat.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a 40 per cent tax rate for sin and luxury goods, increasing it from the current 28 per cent, effective from September 22, 2025. The GST 2.0 reform reduced taxes primarily to two rates: 5 per cent and 18 per cent.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The wide-ranging GST reforms are set to improve the lives of citizens and ensure ease of doing business for all, especially small traders, thus strengthening the economy.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Ahead of the festive season, the GST Council, led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has announced significant reduction or tax exemption on several food items, packaged food and daily essentials.
