GST News

Broadcasters Miss GST Relief, Industry Seeks 5% Rate

08 September 2025 at 08:55

Despite GST cuts on 400+ items, broadcasters face 18% GST on DTH, IPTV & digital subscriptions. Industry bodies like AIDCF seek 5% relief to ease costs, protect jobs, and support Digital India.

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FM Sitharaman Thanks States for Support in Landmark GST Overhaul

08 September 2025 at 08:50

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman thanks states for supporting GST 3.0 reforms. New two-slab GST rates of 5% and 18% take effect from September 22, 2025, reducing prices on essentials and consumer goods.

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GST Overhaul a "Diwali Gift for Green India," Hails Bhupender Yadav

06 September 2025 at 09:52

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hails Next Gen GST Reforms as “GST Reforms for a Green India,” boosting renewable energy, waste management, and sustainability.

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PM Underscores Transformative Impact of GST Reforms on Manufacturing Sector

06 September 2025 at 09:46

PM highlights how latest GST reforms will boost India’s manufacturing sector, cut costs, strengthen MSMEs, and enhance global competitiveness.

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GST 2.0 Rollout: CBIC Expects Temporary Dip in Revenues, Festive Demand to Aid Recovery

06 September 2025 at 09:41

CBIC warns of a short-term dip in GST collections after GST 2.0 rollout on Sept 22, but festive demand and tax cuts are set to boost sales and ease inflation.

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GST Rationalisation to Boost MSMEs, Exports and Consumer Welfare

06 September 2025 at 09:34

GST rationalisation lowers costs, eases refunds for low-value e-commerce exports, supports MSMEs, fixes inverted duty structures, and boosts competitiveness.

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GST Reforms: Cigarettes to Cost More, But Bidi Prices Cut to Protect Industry

06 September 2025 at 09:28

GST reforms make cigarettes costlier at 40% tax, while bidi GST cut to 18% aims to protect jobs of 70 lakh workers, sparking debate on health and politics.

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CBIC Confident of Smooth Transition to Next-Gen GST by September 22, Says Chairman

06 September 2025 at 09:24

CBIC Chairman says next-gen GST rollout from Sept 22 will be glitch-free, with lower tax slabs, ITC flexibility, and festive season boost to demand.

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CBIC Refutes Reports of 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn

06 September 2025 at 09:20

CBIC clarifies GST on popcorn: both salted and caramel varieties will attract 5% tax under new rates, refuting earlier reports of 18% GST on caramel popcorn.

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