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Insurance agents are seeking intervention from the government after insurers slashed commissions following the GST rate rejig, however, one official said the issue does not warrant council's intervention as the matter is a business arrangement within the industry.

GST revenue in FY26 to exceed budget estimates, says SBI Research

GST collections in October, in gross terms, rose 4.6 percent to about 1.95 lakh crore compared to about 1.87 lakh crore in the same month last year

GST collections rise 4.6% to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October

October also extended the run of high inflows, making it the tenth consecutive month that revenues remained above the Rs 1.8 lakh crore mark

The GST Appellate Tribunal should not go the way of other tribunals

The humongous workload is the surest indicator, if one was needed, that India’s newest disputes-resolution tribunal needs to adopt a radically different approach

Assocham seeks tax simplification to enhance ease of doing business

In the pre-Budget memorandum shared with the Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava, Assocham said the direct and indirect tax systems need procedural clarity, consistency and reduced compliance costs to make India’s manufacturing globally competitive.

OPINION | India’s consumption boom must power its manufacturing future

India’s GST cuts have boosted consumption, but rising imports threaten domestic industry. To harness this demand, India must strengthen manufacturing through import substitution, PLI schemes, and strategic trade partnerships

GST 2.0, reforms to sustain growth momentum amid global uncertainties: FinMin

Strong performance in the industries and services sector, along with a stable labour market, will further enhance domestic demand, the ministry's monthly economic review has said

No further GST levy on tobacco, tax incidence to be kept same with additional central tax

The tax incidence on tobacco-related items is about 53 percent, while it is 88 percent on pan masala – comprising 28 percent GST and a compensation cess

FM cautions GST field formations against burdening taxpayers, pushes for tech-driven compliance

Simplified GST registration from November 1 to benefit 96 percent of new applicants; Sitharaman urges shift away from ‘GST 1.0 mindset’

Reformed GST slabs trigger surge in market and consumer confidence: Piyush Goyal

GST reforms came into effect in India on September 22, following the 56th GST Council meeting

Over half of 54 monitored items show full or greater GST pass-through, but stationery lags behind

Toothbrush has seen the highest pass through of the GST rate cut with prices dropping by nearly 5 percent more compared to the expected figure of 6.25 percent, followed by dried fruits and clinical diapers.

'Impact of GST cuts will sustain beyond festive season': FM Sitharaman

"The consumption story will continue. We have corrected most of inverted duty structure," Sitharaman said.

GST on delivery charges impacted Zomato’s growth, says Eternal CFO Akshant Goyal

Eternal expects demand recovery in Blinkit from Q3FY26 after GST rate cuts on essentials, but food delivery growth took a short-term hit as the new levy was passed on to customers.

GST 2.0 drives festive car sales, but food and medicine price cuts remain elusive: Survey

Uneven pass-through of GST rate cuts in essential goods segments

Twenty stocks to light up Samvat 2082

MC Pro’s Research team has built the Diwali 2025 portfolio to help investors ride out the current uncertain market environment

GST cuts miss the counter: Why small kirana stores are yet to pass savings

Many merchants say they prefer a phased approach by starting with staples like flour, pulses, soap and extend cuts to the rest over weeks or months, depending on cash flows and demand

Dabur India flags short term sales disruption in second quarter

The company said in a statement that it expects second quarter revenue to grow in mid-single digits, with operating profit to grow at a similar pace

NRB Bearings expects GST reforms to aid demand, fast-tracks capacity expansion

The auto component maker expects the 2025 GST overhaul to spur growth in tractors and two-wheelers, which contribute 40% of its revenue.

Insurance agents & associations likely to take up GST issue with IRDAI, Finance Ministry

While strict cost caps has forced private insurers to pass GST burden to agents, PSUs like LIC, New India Assurance, Oriental and United India have decided to absorb loss

GST cuts, discounts boost festive demand as tier 2, 3 shoppers upgrade

Large-screen television sets, water purifiers, dishwashers, washing machines and fashion wear — tier 2 and 3 towns are loading their shopping carts like never before

GST cuts and your pocket: Do they truly mean real savings?

Understanding how GST rate reductions impact prices can help buyers make smarter spending decisions.

V-Mart to expand Rs 1,000 apparel range as GST cut spurs demand

The retailer plans to increase its inventory priced below Rs 1,000, from the current 15 percent to 20 percent and experiment with more variety, CFO Anand Agarwal tells Moneycontrol

GST collections rise 9.1% to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in September

Collections have stayed above Rs 1.8 lakh crore for nine straight months

Fiscal deficit widens at 38.1% of FY26 target during first five months

The Rs 2.7 lakh crore dividend transfer from the Reserve Bank of India has helped provide some cushion, but international agencies are expecting a slippage in this year's fiscal deficit.

ED attaches Rs 15.41-crore worth of properties in GST fraud case

According to ED, the accused issued bogus GST invoices, fraudulently generating and passing on fake Input Tax Credit valued at over Rs 734 crore.The fraud spans three states and involves 135 shell companies