Effective September 22, 2025, the Modi government's GST 2.0 simplifies taxation with two slabs (5% and 18%), benefiting households, businesses, and farmers. Essentials become cheaper, life insurance ...

GST returns are a key part of running a business in India. Every registered business must report its sales, purchases, and ...

In a landmark rate rationalisation, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has exempted GST on all individual life and health insurance policies, including reinsurance ...

New GST Rate Change: India's GST system underwent a significant reform in September 2025 with the rollout of GST 2.0. The GST Council approved a simplified two-rate structure—5% and 18%—replacing the ...

GST Reforms: The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved GST rate cut on a total of 396 items benefitting the common man. The GST Council meeting that began ...

A joint report by EY and HICA calls for reducing the GST on household insecticides from 18% to 5% to improve affordability ...

New GST Rates Highlights: Around 375 items are set to get cheaper after the GST reforms announced by the Centre come into effect today, on September 22. Check out the details here. (Gemini AI) New GST ...

While prices of cigarettes and other tobacco products, such as Gutkha, are set to rise after the GST reforms announced yesterday, the humble bidi will see a marginal drop in prices. The GST on bidis, ...

India's revised GST rates, effective September 22, are set to reshape travel and tourism. Budget hotel stays, with tariffs up to INR 7,500, will now be taxed at 5%, down from 12%. Economy-class air ...