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One clear benefit, four open questions: GST reform delivers a win for consumers but at what cost?

How should we assess the GST reforms? There is one unambiguous benefit and four open questions: Unambiguous benefit GoI has taken a big step toward a simpler rate structure by eliminating the 28% and ...
The Hindu

Big question mark on whether GST reduction benefits will be passed on to consumers: Congress

With reduced GST rates on several items coming into effect, the Congress on Monday (September 22, 2025) said the "limited" reform comes eight years too late and a "big question mark" remains on ...
NDTV

"Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" Nirmala Sitharaman On 40% GST Question

In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and ...
Indiatimes

Passengers question GST levy on parking at Patna Junction

Despite recent GST reforms by the Centre, the railways haven't reduced GST on parking charges at major stations like Patna Junction, frustrating passengers. Discrepancies in parking fees exist within ...
NDTV

"Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" N Sitharaman On 40% GST Question

The GST Council approved rate overhaul by limiting slabs to 5% and 18% effective from September 22 A special 40% slab is also proposed for a select few items such as high-end cars, tobacco and ...