This news report details the upcoming implementation of new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on tobacco products, effective from February 1st. The government has mandated a 40% GST on cigarettes and ...

India’s indirect tax journey reached an important milestone in 2025. With the completion of GST 2.0, the full removal of the ...

Chaitanya explained, "High GST rates have reduced consumers' ability to spend, leading to a noticeable decline in demand.

By Smita Singh A critical aspect of GST implementation over the past 8 years to some extent has been policy variability. In ...

While there are goods that are taxed at higher than 18%, the simplified GST rate structures have reduced the tax on a bulk of the eligible goods The new rates are likely to increase consumers’ ...

The new GST regime might have rationalised rates but it systematically favours large agribusinesses, quietly discouraging small farmers ...

As Budget 2026 draws closer, expectations are rising that the government may simplify personal income tax the way it streamlined GST. With GST moving towards fewer, broader rates over the past year, ...

Easier compliance, rationalisation of rates and strengthening formalisation of retail chain is on the industry wishlist ...

As the Delhi High Court decides the fundamental question: Is an air purifier a luxury appliance or a life-saving medical necessity, legal experts provide a comprehensive roadmap of the complexities ...

The tribunal held that failure to reduce ticket prices after a GST rate cut amounted to profiteering and upheld recovery of ...