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‘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...

Global media on Donald Trump’s ‘disastrous double-fault’ on India and pros & cons of GST 2.0

Global media also reports on the low inflationary pressure in India and the devastation caused by floods in Punjab.  

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

GST reform: Nirmala Sitharaman announces two-tier slabs of 5% and 18%

New Delhi: In a significant simplification in the GST regime, which will benefit the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced consolidation...

Luxury EVs like Tesla, BMW might get costlier as tax panel proposes steep GST hike

Panel suggests raising GST on EVs to 18% from 5 % for Rs 2-4 mn cars, 28% for those above Rs 4.5 mn, calling them imports for the ‘upper segment’ rather than locally made vehicles.

GST reform is pointless if it doesn’t simplify tax slabs. 40% rate is counterproductive

A lesser-known reality of the GST is that it has a total of eight tax slabs, excluding the exemptions. These start at 0.25 and go all the way up to 28 per cent.

Government has not quantified loss to exchequer due to tax cuts, says state minister

The states ministers' panel also recommended an additional levy on high-end luxury cars and other luxury items which are proposed to be taxed at a new rate of 40%.

PM Modi’s GST reforms by Diwali announcement is like leaking the examination paper

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

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Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.