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Topic: GST

India’s GDP grows 8.2% in Q2 FY26 as manufacturing rebounds, economists raise forecasts

The growth numbers are higher than the same period of the previous fiscal, which was recorded at 5.6%.

GST cut fuelled Rs 6 trillion festival shopping boom in India

Items like jewellery, electronics, apparels, furnishing, and sweets were most in demand, the Confederation of All India Traders said in a statement.

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

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

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.

On Camera

What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.