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Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a type of indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India that combined multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, service tax, excise duty, and others,
...Read more- Festive sales drive online credit card spending to all-time high, likely to touch Rs 1.2 lakh crore in September
Interestingly, the debit card payments online is likely to be much below last October’s figures, an indication that more people are shifting their online purchases to credit cards to avail offers
- GSTAT hearings to begin in December, legacy appeals capped at June 2026: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that a staggered approach or mechanism will be identified to hear the priority cases first to manage the workload
- Amul, Real Juice, Maggi: Here's how much your favourite food brands cost after GST cuts
The latest version of GST, introduced first in 2017, curtails the number of slabs to just two – 5 percent and 18 percent
- GST cut on cement offers little relief for homebuyers, say analysts
GST rationalisation helps cement makers, not homebuyers, analysts cautioned, stating that a change in cement prices won't impact the final house price.
- GST on insurance: Policyholders have a lot to know post GST 2.0, here's why
Here’s everything policyholders need to know about the GST cut on future premiums and policy benefits
- From groceries, haircuts, to BMWs: GST overhaul promises savings for every pocket
The GST revamp is set to ease household budgets, with cheaper essentials, cars, and loans, though premium shopping may get costlier.
- GST revamp promises monthly savings for households, cheaper cars ahead
The GST Council’s new framework, with reduced rates on essentials and revised auto levies, is set to boost household savings and make cars cheaper.
- LIVE: Fewer and lower rates. What does GST 2.0 mean for you? | Recasting GST
The GST Council has slashed rates on a wide range of consumer goods — from air conditioners and refrigerators to small cars — with the revised rates taking effect from September 22, who will gain? India Inc or the middle class? Catch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in conversation with ratik Jain, Partner and National Leader, Indirect Tax, PWC & Abhishek Jain, Partner and National Head, Indirect Tax, KPMG India
- Cement companies to benefit from GST rate cut, favourable cost outlook
Lower tax on cement and stable production costs should benefit cement companies. However, does it change the investment outlook for cement majors?
- GST cuts power FMCG, durables, and footwear stocks; HUL, Britannia, Bata India, Whirlpool surge
GST rate cuts across food, beverages, footwear, and appliances are set to boost consumption-oriented stocks, with firms like Nestlé, Voltas, Havells, Relaxo, and Bata among key beneficiaries.
- Debate on popcorn GST finally over: Here's how much tax you may pay for your next bucket
Both caramel and salted popcorns will be charged at a uniform tax rate of 5 percent from September 22
- GST rate rationalisation will result in tax buoyancy, bolster revenue: Revenue secretary
Shrivastava also said that tax rates for health-related items and 33 life-saving drugs and medicines have been cut from 12 percent to nil
- GST 2.0: From cars to namkeen, a quick guide on what all will get cheaper from September 22
The GST Council approved the restructuring of GST regime that will see the implementation of two rates of 5 percent and 18 percent from September 22
- GST reforms may incur revenue loss of Rs 2,000 crore annually to Jharkhand: Minister
Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore stated that around 75 to 80 per cent of coal and steel production from Jharkhand is consumed outside the state. Thus, the benefits of GST are accruing to consumer states.
- GST Council okays dual tax rate structure of 5% and 18%, no decision on compensation: Sources
The new rate structure will be applicable from September 22 and could lead to a revenue shortfall of Rs 93,000 crore
- GST Council meet: Opposition-ruled states demand compensation for tax revenue loss
The states are Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal and Karnataka
- Centre unlikely to extend 'compensation-cess framework' to make up for revenue loss to states
Imposing additional levy on sin goods is being considered an option to compensate states for revenue loss for a short-term, sources say.
- Food ministry forwards veg oil GST refund request to finance ministry
Edible oils face a 5 percent GST rate while input materials, including packaging, chemicals and processing equipment, attract higher rates of 12-18 percent
- Centre, states near deal to merge GST compensation cess into tax regime: Report
The compensation cess, levied on luxury goods, tobacco, coal, and SUVs, is expected to bring in Rs 1.67 lakh crore this fiscal year.
- GST council eyes rate overhaul; Nomura expects tractors, ACs to benefit
According to Nomura, the GST Council may scrap the 12 percent slab in its upcoming meeting, potentially lowering taxes on tractors, air conditioners, and term life insurance
