Watch: GST rate cut kicks in from September 22, goods and services to become cheaper
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
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Soaps, powder, coffee, diapers, biscuits, ghee, oil to be cheaper as cos extend GST 2.0 benefits
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…
BJP to launch ‘GST savings festival’ with rollout of two-rate regime
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…
GST reforms: New Goods and Services Tax to take effect from September 22: All you need to know | Interactive Dashboard
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….
H-1B visa fee hike, trade talks with U.S., GST cut key drivers for markets this week: analysts
The decision to hike U.S. H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, trade talks and the GST rate cut will be the key drivers for stock market movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trends in global equity markets would also be tracked by investors. “This week, markets will first react to the U.S. imposing an annual…
Foreign Portfolio Investors take out ₹7,945 crore from equities in September; net outflow at ₹1.4 lakh crore in 2025 so far
Debt markets witnessed investment, FPIs invested about ₹900 crore under the general limit and ₹1,100 crore through the voluntary retention route. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign investors have pulled out ₹7,945 crore from Indian equities so far in September, weighed down by global uncertainties such as tariffs and persistent geopolitical tensions. This follows…
Digital gold vs gold ETFs: Finding the right fit for today’s investor
Both digital gold and gold ETFs are relevant tools for today’s investors. Digital gold offers instant access, ease of use, and convertibility into tangible assets. Gold ETFs provide regulated backing and integration into broader financial planning. Gold has always held a prominent place in Indian portfolios, but how people invest in it is changing. What…
UAE looking to invest in India’s high-tech areas, says Goyal
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…
More than 75% of rural monthly expenditure will face nil or 5% rate under GST 2.0
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…
Stock markets snap 3-day rally on profit-taking in HDFC, ICICI Bank; Adani group stocks rally
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 387 points on Friday (September 19, 2025), snapping its three-day gaining streak due to profit-taking in blue-chip shares HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 387.73 points or 0.47% to settle at 82,626.23. During the day, it dropped…