Many states offer sales tax holidays, during which they waive sales tax on clothes, computers, school supplies and more.

India's urban consumption has fallen prey to stagnant wages and tighter lending conditions since FY24, but experts indicate that income tax cuts, falling inflation, and a long-pending proposal to ...

The government is reviewing the 8-year-old GST structure, focusing on reducing tax rates on consumer goods currently under ...

GST rates on clothing and footwear in India vary based on price, material, and embellishment. Garments and shoes priced above ₹1,000 attract 12% GST, while cheaper options face 5%. Sarees, unstitched ...

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GST Rate Cut Alert: Govt May Remove 12% Slab! From Toothpaste To Clothes, Will Daily Essentials Get Cheaper?

After a series of income tax concessions earlier this year, the Centre is now preparing to extend relief to middle and lower-income households in the form of a reduction in Goods and Services Tax ...

The Indian government is reportedly planning a GST rate reduction, potentially making everyday items like toothpaste, utensils, clothes and shoes cheaper for the middle class.

The Centre believes that lower prices will drive higher sales, ultimately resulting in a tax base and increased long-term GST collections. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a recent interview, ...

New Delhi: Central and state governments collected ₹ 1.85 trillion in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in June, reporting a 6.2% annual improvement, although the revenue receipt was the ...

The government's gross GST collections amounted to Rs 1.85 lakh crore in June, up 6.2 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The data comes on July 1, a day observed as GST Day in the country. In 2025, the ...