April 23, 2026

GST reform

‘Growth remains robust’: IMF backs India’s outlook; lauds strong fundamentals & contained inflation – The Times of India

‘Growth remains robust’: IMF backs India’s outlook; lauds strong fundamentals & contained inflation – The Times of India

admin05 mins

India’s economic outlook remains firmly positive, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointing to strong policy foundations, resilient growth and well-contained inflation in its latest assessment. The Washington-based agency said India’s performance has been underpinned by prudent macroeconomic management and a decade of structural reforms that continue to pay dividends.In a report, the IMF noted…

Read More
‘GST reform brought new liveliness in markets’: UP CM Yogi hails PM Modi’s GST reforms | India News – The Times of India

‘GST reform brought new liveliness in markets’: UP CM Yogi hails PM Modi’s GST reforms | India News – The Times of India

admin04 mins

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (Pic credit: ANI) UTTAR PRADESH: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms in the country. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show – 2025 (UPITS-2025) at Greater Noida in Gautam Buddha Nagar,…

Read More
GST 2.0: RBI bulletin highlights gains in ease of doing business; domestic growth outlook stays positive – The Times of India

GST 2.0: RBI bulletin highlights gains in ease of doing business; domestic growth outlook stays positive – The Times of India

admin06 mins

The GST reform will progressively deliver a positive impact on the Indian economy by enhancing ease of doing business, lowering retail prices and strengthening consumption growth drivers, according to an article in the Reserve Bank of India’s September Bulletin.The bulletin said global uncertainty remained elevated in the wake of US tariffs on major trading partners…

Read More
GST reform: Nirmala Sitharaman calls overhaul ‘a people’s reform’ touching every family; to boost consumption – The Times of India

GST reform: Nirmala Sitharaman calls overhaul ‘a people’s reform’ touching every family; to boost consumption – The Times of India

admin06 mins

Calling the landmark GST overhaul a “people’s reform”, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the sweeping rationalisation of tax rates across nearly 400 products will benefit every family, lower household bills, and boost consumption, giving a fresh push to the economy.In an interview to PTI, Sitharaman emphasised that she would personally monitor whether the benefits of…

Read More
Big push for ‘Make-in-India’ & ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch | India News – The Times of India

Big push for ‘Make-in-India’ & ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch | India News – The Times of India

admin01 mins

RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) Friday welcomed Centre’s “bold” reforms in GST, calling the “sharp reduction” in rates a “concrete step towards PM Modi’s I-Day call to embrace swadeshi and strengthen the domestic economy”. “Rationalisation of GST rates was not just a fiscal exercise but a reform rooted in self-reliance, with potential to empower MSMEs,…

Read More
CM Yogi hails GST reform as a milestone towards Swadeshi and self-reliance | India News – The Times of India

CM Yogi hails GST reform as a milestone towards Swadeshi and self-reliance | India News – The Times of India

admin04 mins

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has welcomed the landmark decision on GST reform, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their visionary leadership. He said the reform marks the beginning of a new chapter in India’s tax system, according to a press statement.“The Next Generation GST Reform,…

Read More
GST revamp introduces 40% tax rate: What are sin goods and why they are in highest slab? All you need to know – The Times of India

GST revamp introduces 40% tax rate: What are sin goods and why they are in highest slab? All you need to know – The Times of India

admin06 mins

Representative image (AI image) NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Wednesday approved a sharp hike in taxes on sin and luxury goods, creating a new 40 per cent slab for items such as tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and premium vehicles. The move marks a major restructuring of the indirect tax system, as the government…

Read More
US tariffs: GST reform could soften the tariff blow; BMI GDP growth outlook, lowering forecasts to 5.8% for FY2025-26 – The Times of India

US tariffs: GST reform could soften the tariff blow; BMI GDP growth outlook, lowering forecasts to 5.8% for FY2025-26 – The Times of India

admin03 mins

India’s proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms could help soften the blow of steep US tariffs and give a lift to household spending, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said on Thursday.The government is planning to lower tax rates on items commonly used by the public, a move that BMI believes will boost consumption and…

Read More