Q: While reading articles about mutual funds, I often come across the terms ‘realised gains’ and ‘unrealised gains.’ What do they mean and how are they different? Further, why does it matter whether gains are realised or unrealised? V. Mangala A At first glance, the terms ‘realised gains’ and ‘unrealised gains’ may sound like financial…
In this episode of Talking Politics, we speak to Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya, Founder & President of the Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research, on Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and their impact on India. The discussion explores whether these policies could push India towards the ‘Atmanirbhar’ route, the consequences for domestic industries and global supply chains,…
About 99% of goods under the 12% GST slab currently will move to 5%. The rejig will also result in 90% items under 28% tax slab coming down to 18% bracket
Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday (September 22, 2025), as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers. The move is expected to lead to a spike in consumption and a surge in sales during the upcoming festival season, which starts with the Navratra celebrations. FMCG companies…
Image for the purpose of representation only. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal The rolling out of a two-rate Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, a long-awaited reform, will see the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launch a nationwide campaign titled ‘GST savings festival’ from September 22 to 29 to spread awareness of the new tax system…
The Union Government expects the new GST reforms to spur spending by making goods and services more affordable, leaving people with greater disposable income. Fille (representational image) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set for its most significant revamp since 2017. Beginning September 22, 2025, the country will adopt a simplified two-tier tax system….
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addresses the Indian People’s Forum Business Connect event in Dubai. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday (September 19, 2025) said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing deeply in high-tech areas, and India could be looking at collaboration in…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto More than 75% of the items rural Indians spend money on will face either a nil rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) or 5% once the new rates come into effect on September 22, according to an analysis published by the Federation of…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks about the new GST reforms at an event in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri Highlighting that the second generation GST reforms will boost the economy by increasing demand, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (September 18, 2025) said that the determination of September 22 as the date…
In a notification dated September 17, the Ministry of Finance notified that appeals against orders communicated before April 1, 2026, can be filed up to June 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockPhoto In a further step towards making the crucial Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) functional, the government has notified the timelines…
