GST collections rise by 9% to ₹1.89 lakh crore in September

[ad_1] Gross Goods and Services Tax mop-up was ₹1.73 lakh crore in September 2024. Last month, the collection was ₹1.86 lakh crore, as per government data released. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters GST collections clocked near double-digit growth to amass ₹1.89 lakh crore in September — a month in which the reduced tax rates came […]

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GST 2.0 is a gamechanger, boon for common man: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Visakhapatnam

[ad_1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. File. | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (September 17) said that the GST reforms will bring ₹2 lakh crore into the hands of the common man. Addressing a gathering in Visakhapatnam, Ms. Sitharaman added that the GST Council decision aims to reduce the tax burden […]

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Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far: On September 3, the GST Council authorised a new paradigm in the indirect tax regime. There will be fewer rates, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on most items have been reduced. While this has been welcomed by most sectors, there are some which are somewhat disgruntled. There are […]

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Explained | What is the controversy over GST levies on food? 

[ad_1] Why have pre-packaged and labelled food items been brought under the tax net now? Why have pre-packaged and labelled food items been brought under the tax net now? The story so far: From July 18, a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been levied on several food items and grains that are sold […]

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