GST News

Food Delivery May Get Costlier as GST 2.0 Brings Delivery Fees Under 18% Tax

08 September 2025 at 08:56

GST 2.0 simplifies tax slabs to 5% and 18% to spur demand, but online food delivery via Zomato, Swiggy may cost Rs 2-2.6 more per order as delivery fees attract 18% GST.

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GST 2.0: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says 99% of Goods Now Under 0%, 5% or 18% Slabs

08 September 2025 at 08:56

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says 99% of goods now fall under 0%, 5% or 18% GST slabs, with only 1% taxed as sin goods at 40%. New rates effective from Sept 22, 2025.

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GST Reforms Simplify Tax Structure, Premature to Fear State Losses: CEA Nageswaran

08 September 2025 at 08:56

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says GST reforms will boost consumption and it’s premature to assume states will lose revenue. New GST slabs of 5%, 18% and 40% aim to simplify India’s tax regime

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Broadcasters Miss GST Relief, Industry Seeks 5% Rate

08 September 2025 at 08:55

Despite GST cuts on 400+ items, broadcasters face 18% GST on DTH, IPTV & digital subscriptions. Industry bodies like AIDCF seek 5% relief to ease costs, protect jobs, and support Digital India.

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FM Sitharaman Thanks States for Support in Landmark GST Overhaul

08 September 2025 at 08:50

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman thanks states for supporting GST 3.0 reforms. New two-slab GST rates of 5% and 18% take effect from September 22, 2025, reducing prices on essentials and consumer goods.

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GST Overhaul a "Diwali Gift for Green India," Hails Bhupender Yadav

06 September 2025 at 09:52

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hails Next Gen GST Reforms as “GST Reforms for a Green India,” boosting renewable energy, waste management, and sustainability.

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PM Underscores Transformative Impact of GST Reforms on Manufacturing Sector

06 September 2025 at 09:46

PM highlights how latest GST reforms will boost India’s manufacturing sector, cut costs, strengthen MSMEs, and enhance global competitiveness.

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GST 2.0 Rollout: CBIC Expects Temporary Dip in Revenues, Festive Demand to Aid Recovery

06 September 2025 at 09:41

CBIC warns of a short-term dip in GST collections after GST 2.0 rollout on Sept 22, but festive demand and tax cuts are set to boost sales and ease inflation.

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GST Rationalisation to Boost MSMEs, Exports and Consumer Welfare

06 September 2025 at 09:34

GST rationalisation lowers costs, eases refunds for low-value e-commerce exports, supports MSMEs, fixes inverted duty structures, and boosts competitiveness.

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GST Reforms: Cigarettes to Cost More, But Bidi Prices Cut to Protect Industry

06 September 2025 at 09:28

GST reforms make cigarettes costlier at 40% tax, while bidi GST cut to 18% aims to protect jobs of 70 lakh workers, sparking debate on health and politics.

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