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Topic: GST

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

99% of goods in 12% GST slab moved to 5% bracket, says Sitharaman

At a joint conclave of the Trade and Industries Association in Chennai, Finance minister released 2 reports—GST 2.0: Fuelling India’s Growth & GST Reforms for Tamil Nadu’s Growth.

Where netas differ from abhinetas & when lady justice came knocking for Bolsonaro

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What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Trump has forced us to think clearly. New GST slabs are the first sign of change

Thanks to Trump’s sudden decision to target India rather than any other country with massive tariffs, many things that ought to have been done earlier are now falling into place.

GST is not just an economic measure, it’s also a moral one. New tax slabs show that

The new GST structure is a welcome step toward achieving greater transparency, efficiency and development in the Bhartiya economic ecosystem.

What vehicles become cheaper with new GST slabs—small cars, hybrids, tractors

Every car, whether it is an entry-level Maruti-Suzuki Alto, all the way to a luxury Mercedes-Benz SUV, will see price cuts, effective 22 September.

GST rate cuts will fully benefit common man, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that the industries would not let the government down, as lower duties & rates would mean a pickup in demand, greater business, & the benefits of economies of scale.

‘Next-gen’ GST reforms a ‘double dhamaka’ of happiness ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja: PM Modi

The PM said the reforms, effective 22 September, are a ‘double dose’ for support & growth, & are ‘related to Matrishakti’ (motherly power), benefiting the common person.

How bribe offer led CBI to lay ‘reverse trap’ that netted 2 betting firms & a senior GST officer

New Delhi: After an intelligence officer investigating tax evasion filed a formal complaint about being offered a Rs 22 lakh bribe, the CBI laid...

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UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.