GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

Nearly 99 per cent of the items previously taxed at 12 per cent now fall under the 5 per cent tax bracket, Modi said. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses to the nation on Sunday,......

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking "sole ownership" of the amendments made to the GST regime and said the current reforms were inadequate, with no resolution to......

In Bihar, Rahul says Modi will even dance for votes, draws BJP ire

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday unleashed a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of doing "anything for votes" and alleging that the BJP was running the......

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blazed through poll-bound Bihar with back-to-back rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts, calling upon voters to keep at bay the opposition Rashtriya......

'GST 2.0 Boost For Insurance Industry'

'It will support our growth aspirations. It's very positive as it helps expand the market in a segment that really needs it.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Shriram Life Insurance, promoted......

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

The government is finalising a major GST overhaul with automated refunds, pre-filled returns, and analytics-based scrutiny to simplify compliance and boost liquidity for MSMEs. Illustration:......

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

GST tax rates on common use items ranging from hair oil to corn flakes, TVs, and personal health and life insurance policies were slashed after the all-powerful GST Council approved a complete......

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Domestic vehicle retail sales hit record highs in October, driven by GST 2.0-induced affordability, strong festival demand, and a powerful rural recovery, with PV sales rising 11% and two-wheeler......