Delhi NCR [India], September 5: The GST Council has rationalised tax rates into a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and 18%. Among the most impactful changes is the reduction of GST on cement from 28% to 18%, a move expected to significantly lower project costs and drive growth in real es
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna CPSE, has entered into a landmark partnership with The Art of Living through its outreach arm, Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI), to bring structured programmes on emotional resilience, mindfulnes
The Union Government brought about pathbreaking reforms in the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure on September 3. The step would bring a long expected relief to the common man and materialize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision as announced in his speech from the ramparts of t
In a statement, Assam BJP Spokesperson Debojit Mahanta stated that nearly 99 per cent of goods currently taxed at 12 per cent GST would now come under 5 per cent GST. As a result, more money will remain in the hands of the common people, thereby increasing their purchasing power.
This is a very exciting time for the travel and tourism industry, said Rikant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, while welcoming the latest reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure.
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley notes that the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, approved by the GST Council, is expected to significantly boost consumption in the coming months, coinciding with the onset of the festive season.
Shrivastava said, "Under GST, the problem of inverted duty is being solved in the fertiliser sector, which will enable and encourage the domestic use of fertiliser."
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Amitabh Kant lauded the tax reforms for simplifying the structure and eliminating inverted duties.
"The implementation of GST rate rationalisation from September 22 marks a significant milestone in India's tax reforms. By simplifying the structure, these measures will not only stimulate consumer demand but also enhance state revenue efficiency--creating a virtuous cycle of growth, stabili
In a significant simplification in the GST regime, which will benefit the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced consolidation of 12% and 18% slabs into a dual rate structure of 5% and 18% besides 40% for sin goods.
The two-day meeting, being held on September 3 and 4, is expected to bring significant changes to India's indirect tax structure, with discussions centred around rationalising and reducing the number of GST slabs.