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Topic: GST

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.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response as plea questions exclusion of visually impaired from vehicle GST relief

Currently, this benefit is only extended to persons with orthopaedic physical disabilities having a benchmark disability of 40 percent or more.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

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.