HDFC Life Insurance shares traded flat on Thursday, August 21, despite renewed optimism following reports that the GST Councils Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended exempting individual life and ...

FM makes presentation on GenNext GST reforms to GoMs from States; GoM on insurance proposes exemption on health, life ...

Health insurance is meant to bridge that gap, but the reality is different. Premiums for senior citizens are already steep, and an additional 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) only makes them heavier.

GST exemption could particularly entice younger, first-time buyers, especially those in the 25-40 age group, who are often ...

The simplified code would mean reduced taxes for Indians, likely boosting domestic consumption, analysts say, and partly absorbing the hit to exports from Trump tariffs.

GoMs discuss Centre's 'next-gen' GST reforms, including 5% and 18% rates, with special 40% rate on select items.

Lower prices during the festive season will likely encourage more people to buy vehicles. This move is expected to increase demand across the auto sector, including two-wheelers, small cars, and ...

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States reportedly made it clear that the benefits of GST reduction should go to insurance policyholders and not companies.

In a speech on tax reform, Grattan Institute boss Aruna Sathanapally says Labor should tax superannuation and raise more ...

The proposed GST reforms are boosting the Indian stock market and FMCG sector, with a projected ₹1.98 lakh crore consumption increase. Analysts note a recovery trend, particularly in rural demand, but ...

The GST Council plays a major role in creating a harmonised tax structure and fostering a unified national market by ...