Revised GST rates from September 22 has a West Bengal influence, says Union Finance Minister

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…

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Timely access to justice: Tax experts praise government’s operationalisation of GST Appellate Tribunal

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…

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Do not hesitate to invest more, expand capacities: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tells India Inc.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (September 18, 2025) asked India Inc. to take advantage of the policies and reforms undertaken by the government and no longer hesitate to invest more and expand capacities. Ms. Sitharaman also asked the industry to partner with the government for skilling the youth and also to engage with the…

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