New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide “GST Utsav” starting from the first day of Navratri, describing it as a festival of savings for the people of India. Addressing the nation, PM Modi highlighted that from September 22, citizens will be able to purchase their favorite items at...
New Delhi, September 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday at 5 PM, focusing on the newly introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had earlier shared the update on its official social media accounts, without specifying the subject, which fueled widespread speculation. PM Modi began...
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday announced the launch of a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) to address queries and complaints related to the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The NCH can be accessed through its toll-free number 1915 or online in 16 Indian languages and English, serving...
In a landmark reform aimed at enhancing healthcare affordability across India, the GST Council, under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Beginning September 22, 2025, the revamped GST 2.0 brings significant relief by completely exempting 33 lifesaving medications—previously taxed at 12%—and three...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the recent GST reforms announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking to National Awardee teachers at his official residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, PM Modi highlighted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been made simpler, with tax slabs reduced to just 5%...
In its 56th meeting (September 3–4, 2025), the GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, rolled out a dramatic rationalisation of India’s GST structure. The existing four-tier system (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) has been condensed into two core slabs — 5% and 18%, alongside a dedicated 40% “sin-and-luxury” tax for select demerit goods. These...