Effective September 22, 2025, the Modi government's GST 2.0 simplifies taxation with two slabs (5% and 18%), benefiting households, businesses, and farmers. Essentials become cheaper, life insurance ...

India's GST system saw a significant update on September 22, 2025, with the launch of GST 2.0. The GST Council approved these changes during its 56th meeting, aiming to simplify tax rates and reduce ...

As of September 22, 2025, food delivery apps such as Zomato and Swiggy will need to apply an additional 18% GST on delivery fees, over and above the existing 5% GST on food orders. The GST Council has ...

In a significant boost for Indian healthcare, GST 2.0, effective September 22, 2025, brings major tax relief. Thirty-three life-saving drugs are GST-exempt, while critical cancer and rare disease ...

Ahead of budget 2026, the coaching federation has urged GST relief and has flagged the burden on parents and small institutes. Check highlights of the letter here.

The inverted duty structure has become even more pronounced in light of the recent GST rate rationalisation, where most of ...

After the GST rates were changed on Wednesday, to come into effect on September 22, here are some of the major questions being asked, and their answers as shared by officials: Union Finance Minister ...

As the US tariffs kick in and impact India’s trade with its largest export destination, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council took a timely decision to lower GST rates for a considerable number of ...

Travellers in India may soon breathe a little easier. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved major changes to tax rates on hotels and air ...

The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced major rate cuts on Wednesday. (Jitender Gupta) GST Council meeting: The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister ...

It's a Friday night. You're planning a movie date. The tickets are booked, your outfit is sorted, and the biggest dilemma is whether you'll go for caramel popcorn or stick to salted. But here's the ...