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Why Building A House In 2026 Will Get Costlier Despite GST Cuts And Lower Cement Prices

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago03 mins

Last Updated:March 25, 2026, 11:08 IST Despite GST cuts on cement and key materials, rising labour costs and global price pressures are pushing construction expenses higher, adding to the burden on homebuyers in 2026 Compared to 2025, the construction sector is seeing mixed trends. While prices of cement, steel and diesel dipped slightly (1-6%), key…

New GST Rates: How Much Will A 40-Inch Smart TV And 1.5-Ton AC Cost You Now?

DainikNews Live Admin9 months ago04 mins

Ahead of the festive season, the Centre’s latest decision on Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set to bring relief to consumers planning big-ticket purchases. With the GST Council abolishing the 12% and 28% slabs and retaining only 5% and 18%, prices of several consumer durables including air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, cars and…