New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Central government has given a major Diwali gift to the common citizen by reducing GST rates, economists said, noting that this move will not only boost demand during the festive season but also help offset the losses caused by recent US tariffs.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) India’s electronics and appliance industry leaders praised GST rationalisation as a landmark reform that will simplify taxation, increase disposable incomes and boost consumer demand.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held a meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing strengthening cooperation between two nations in the fields of education and skill development.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday termed the reforms made in Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a step towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and called upon 140 crore Indians to come together with the collective resolve to make India Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Hazaribagh, Sep 4 (IANS) In a wave of appreciation, the people of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh on Thursday have welcomed the Central Government’s announcement of GST 2.0, calling it a timely and historic decision that brings much-needed relief from inflation.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll was initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar, it has been under attack by opposition parties.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) BJP MP Sambit Patra launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Thursday, accusing the party of wasting 75 years of India’s governance by offering only slogans such as “Garibi Hatao” while failing to implement meaningful reforms.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The GST Council has finally settled the long-running debate over how popcorn should be taxed in India as under the new GST 2.0 regime, popcorn mixed with salt and spices will attract 5 per cent GST, whether it is sold loose or in pre-packaged and labelled form.
