Bharat Express

GST

A significant acceleration of reforms across various sectors in India is expected with a focus on creating a more efficient and modern legal and regulatory framework.

India enters 2025 in a robust economic position, with high-frequency indicators showing accelerated growth in Q3 FY25, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key decisions after the 55th GST Council meeting, aimed at simplifying the GST process for small businesses and skill training providers.

The latest figures reveal ₹33,821 crore in Central GST (CGST), ₹41,864 crore in State GST (SGST), ₹99,111 crore in Integrated GST (IGST), and ₹12,550 crore in cess

The GST on cancer drugs will decrease from 12% to 5%, and the tax on namkeens (selected snacks) will be reduced from 18% to 12%.

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the constitutionality of certain amendments introduced in the Constitution to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Domestic transactions contributed significantly, with gross GST revenues from these transactions growing by 9.2% to about Rs 1.25 lakh crore. Revenues from imports also saw a rise of 12.1%, reaching Rs 49,976 crore

The Economic Survey's presentation coincides with the IMF's recent upward revision of India's economic growth forecast for FY25 to 7 percent from the previously projected 6.8 percent in April.

After the introduction of GST Tax on household items including flour, cosmetics, television, refrigerator etc have reduced.

The GST Council recommended waiving interest on penalties for tax demand notices and set a uniform GST rate of 12 percent on milk cans.