Nirmala Sitharaman Says ‘Popcorn Example’ Showed Why GST Classification Was Necessary

Nirmala Sitharaman Says ‘Popcorn Example’ Showed Why GST Classification Was Necessary

Last Updated:September 05, 2025, 20:21 is FM: “I, without any hesitation, will bring that example of the popcorn. Why am I saying “hesitation”? Because I was pilloried on it. But that tells you problem of classification.” FM Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about GST reforms. (PTI File) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview to CNN-News18,…

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GST Cuts To Boost Your Wallet: How The Common Man Can Save Rs 1,165 Every Month

GST Cuts To Boost Your Wallet: How The Common Man Can Save Rs 1,165 Every Month

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 17:13 is With the new GST reforms, a middle-class family can save around Rs 1,165 monthly, plus extra on big purchases, offering substantial relief ahead of Navratri and Diwali The GST on items related to children’s studies, such as pencils, notebooks, and books, has been eliminated. (Representative/PTI) The GST Council announced…

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Festive Relief! Electronics Like TVs, ACs And Dishwashers To Cost Less After GST Rate Slash

Festive Relief! Electronics Like TVs, ACs And Dishwashers To Cost Less After GST Rate Slash

The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has announced major tax cuts on popular electronic items. Starting September 22, the new 5 per cent and 18 per cent GST rates will apply to four key categories—air conditioners, televisions larger than 32 inches (including LED and LCD models), monitors and projectors, and dishwashing machines….

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New GST Rates Explained: How GST Rate Rejig Is Going To Boost Businesses, Empower Common Man

New GST Rates Explained: How GST Rate Rejig Is Going To Boost Businesses, Empower Common Man

New Delhi: The wide-ranging GST reforms are set to improve the lives of citizens and ensure ease of doing business for all, especially small traders, thus strengthening the economy. The changes in GST rates on services and goods other than cigarettes, chewing tobacco products like zarda, unmanufactured tobacco and beedi will be effective from September…

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