Bihar Conclave 2025

GST

The GST Council approved a two-tier tax structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent on Wednesday. The new rates will apply from 22 September.

Indian stock markets opened flat as Sensex and Nifty traded cautiously ahead of the GST Council meeting, with global cues and tariff concerns weighing on sentiment.

The Finance Ministry sent a proposal to the GST Council for a new two-tier GST structure with rates of 5% and 18% for all goods.

Home Minister Amit Shah will lead talks with states and ministries to fast-track the long-pending GST overhaul.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday celebrated eight years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), calling it a landmark reform that transformed India’s economic landscape.

The Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi temple in Ayodhya is 96% complete, with full completion by June 2025, and the trust has spent ₹2,150 crore

India's Supreme Court is set to hear important cases related to the GST, Customs Act, & the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

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.