GST Council Rationalises Tax Structure To Two Slabs; Delivers Relief To Middle-Class Households
The GST Council has simplified India’s tax structure by retaining only 5% and 18% slabs from 22 September 2025.
India Post Payments Bank Marks 8 Years As Global Financial Inclusion Leader
As India deepens its digital banking and financial inclusion journey, the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has emerged as one of the largest financial inclusion.
GST Cuts On Farm Inputs To Lower Costs & Boost Farmers’ Incomes
GST cuts on farm machinery, fertilisers, and seafood reduce cultivation costs and boost farmers’ incomes, easing financial pressure on rural India.
GST 2.0 Overhaul Targets Middle Class, Farmers & Domestic Industry Ahead Of Bihar Polls
India rolls out GST 2.0 with new slabs and sin tax to aid middle class, farmers, and local businesses ahead of Bihar polls.
GST 2.0 Becomes The ‘Great Savings Tax’ As Modi Government Cuts Rates On Essentials
India’s GST overhaul cuts rates on essentials and housing, promising 5–8% savings for middle-class families, GST 2.0, Modi government, consumption boost.
Aadhaar Authentication Transactions Jump 10% To 221 Crore In August: UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced on Thursday that Aadhaar authentication transactions rose sharply to 221 crore in August 2025.
Industry Leaders Hail GST Reforms As Transformative Step
The 56th GST Council reduced the slabs from four to two: 5% for essentials and 18% for non-essentials, while imposing a 40% rate on sin and luxury goods.
Government Slashes GST On Cement To 18%: Homebuyers & Builders Eye Lower Costs
The government cuts GST on cement from 28% to 18%, potentially reducing construction and housing costs, and boosting affordable housing demand.
Reliance Retail To Pass On GST Cut Benefits To Consumers, Says Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Ltd’s retail arm announced on Thursday that it would pass on the benefits of reduced GST rates directly to consumers.
GST Rate Cuts Spark Optimism Across Corporate India; Set To Boost Consumption & Growth
India Inc welcomes the GST Council’s sweeping tax cuts, calling them a game-changer for domestic consumption and industrial growth.
