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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.

Posted in GST | 1371 Views

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.

Posted in GST | 1845 Views

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.

Posted in GST | 1431 Views

NextGen GST Reforms to Benefit Dairy Farmers and Rural Economy: PM

06 September 2025 at 09:10

PM says NextGen GST reforms will empower dairy farmers, make products affordable, and boost rural economy by strengthening India’s dairy sector.

Posted in GST | 84 Views

GST Rationalization Boosts Dairy Sector, Most Products Now at Nil or 5%

06 September 2025 at 09:02

GST Council rationalizes rates for dairy sector; most products now taxed at Nil or 5%, boosting affordability, demand, and farmer income.

Posted in GST | 1035 Views

ICAI Confirms September 2025 CA Exams to Be Held as Scheduled

06 September 2025 at 08:53

ICAI confirms CA Examinations September 2025 will be held as per notified schedule. Students must follow timetable and check updates on www.icai.org

Posted in Students | 30450 Views

GSTN Enables GST Payments via UPI and Debit/Credit Cards Across 24 States

05 September 2025 at 09:46

GSTN introduces GST payment via UPI and Debit/Credit Cards across 24 States, including Delhi, Maharashtra and Mizoram, making tax compliance faster and easier.

Posted in GST | 333 Views

GSTN Adds DBS Bank India as Authorized Partner for GST Payments

05 September 2025 at 09:42

GSTN adds DBS Bank India as an authorized bank for GST payments, raising the total to 32. Taxpayers can now use DBS for Net Banking and OTC payments, boosting convenience and compliance.

Posted in GST | 357 Views

CBDT Issues Corrigenda to Income Tax Act, 2025

05 September 2025 at 09:36

The Ministry of Law & Justice issues corrigenda to the Income-tax Act, 2025, correcting typographical errors and replacing "previous year" with "tax year," ensuring accuracy ahead of its April 1, 2026 rollout.

Posted in Income Tax | 4059 Views

CBDT Extends Infrastructure Tax Exemption Deadline to March 2030

05 September 2025 at 09:31

CBDT issues Circular No. 11/2025 extending the tax-free investment window under Section 10(23FE) from March 2025 to March 2030, boosting infrastructure funding in India.

Posted in Income Tax | 294 Views