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GST cut, festival dhamaka: Bank credit doubles as demand for auto, white goods, housing jumps in Sept-Oct

November 02, 2025 6:37 am

The momentum is likely to continue into November as year-end offers and festival-linked promotions sustain demand across sectors, industry sources said.

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt

October 19, 2025 6:07 am

54 items being closely monitored, says Sitharaman, ‘not in one has tax benefit not been passed on’ to consumers

GST 2.0: Govt monitoring e-commerce platforms, flags price hike for certain items despite tax cuts

October 01, 2025 2:43 am

After several complaints were received from the public about a price hike for certain items, the government sent out queries to a few e-commerce platforms asking about the reasoning behind the price hike.

P Chidambaram writes: Reading from the same hymn book

September 27, 2025 11:58 pm

RBI describes the reduction in rates as landmark GST reforms. What is ‘reformative’ about cutting the high and multiple rates of tax that were the original sin? The design of the GST laws was wrong, the tax structure was wrong, the rules and regulations were wrong, the tax rates were wrong, and the implementation of the GST laws was wrong

‘A cost burden’: Hotel body flags cuts in GST rates, calls for ITC restoration

September 28, 2025 4:07 am

Jaiswal highlighted that 90 per cent of India’s hotels operate below a room tariff of ?7,500, and are now subject to a GST at 5% without Input Tax Credit (ITC).

GST Appellate Tribunal formally launched, to begin hearings from December

September 25, 2025 4:42 am

The filing of appeals under GSTAT will happen in a staggered manner, with old cases going to get prioritised first, officials said.

Why carmakers saw record footfalls and activity on day 1 of GST 2.0

September 23, 2025 12:28 pm

Leading up to September 22, showrooms had cut a deserted look due to several reasons. Even with the benefits of the new GST rates on Monday, the Indian automobile sector has witnessed flagging sales in recent years.

As GST 2.0 kicks in, what changes for consumers and industry?

September 23, 2025 10:27 pm

GST Bachat Utsav, New GST Rates 2025: The rate rationalisation is meant to leave more disposable income in the hands of people, which is seen spurring household consumption and which in turn could incentivise investments

PM Modi says 'GST savings festival' begins: with lower prices, how household budgets are set for boost

September 22, 2025 10:23 am

GST Savings Festival, New GST Rates 2025: In an address to the nation on Sunday evening, PM Modi said that from the middle class to the youth, many sections of Indians will benefit from ‘next generation’ GST reforms.

GST 2.0: In boost to small cars, Maruti Suzuki to slash prices by Rs 1.29 lakh

September 18, 2025 11:06 pm

The revised prices will come into effect from September 22, 2025, in line with the updated GST regulations and the move also coincides with the upcoming festive season.

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