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  Union Budget 2026: Small business owners seek GST relief amid rising costs

  Budget | January 27, 2026 11:52 IST

  Union Budget 2026: The Budget Session will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, with one break. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1.

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  BEE's new star ratings to offset price benefits of GST reforms on ACs, rates to go up by 10%

  January 01, 2026 16:46 IST

  Besides the revised star rating, the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar and the global increase in copper prices are also putting pressure on manufacturers' margins.

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  Cigarettes, other tobacco products to be costlier from Feb 1 as govt imposes new excise duty

  January 01, 2026 15:26 IST

  An additional excise duty of 91 per cent on gutkha, 82 per cent on chewing tobacco, and 82 per cent on jarda scented tobacco will be levied.

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  Delhi's AQI hits 384 in 'very poor' category amid smog, Kejriwal demands GST cut on air purifiers

  Delhi | November 28, 2025 14:05 IST

  Following AQI improvement from 'Severe' levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage III Graded Response Action Plan restrictions on Wednesday with immediate effect. Stages I and II measures remain enforced under the modified GRAP from November 21.

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  Financial Alert: These 7 changes to affect your banking, Aadhaar and wallet in November - Details

  October 31, 2025 17:44 IST

  Starting November 1, banks will allow customers to nominate up to four people for a single account, locker, or safe custody item.

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  Grand Diwali: India's festive sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore, creates 50 lakh temporary jobs

  Business | October 21, 2025 18:02 IST

  Mainline retail - particularly non-corporate and traditional markets - contributed 85 per cent to the total trade, underscoring a powerful comeback of India's physical markets and small traders.

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  Congress neglected agricultural sector, says PM Modi; recounts Centre's steps to strengthen farmers

  India | October 11, 2025 13:05 IST

  PM Modi was speaking at a special krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. In his address, the Prime Minister said his government aims to boost the income of the farmers and reduce the cost of production for them.

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  SUPER 100: New GST rates implemented across the country, milk, bread, and cheese will not be taxed.

  News | September 23, 2025 0:08 IST

  PM Modi discussed GST reforms with traders and business owners in Arunachal Pradesh. He urged them to buy and sell only locally made products. PM Modi made this appeal to the people of the country from Arunachal Pradesh.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 22, 2025

  India | September 22, 2025 21:58 IST

  During the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, a controversy erupted over Pakistani cricketers Haris Rauf's plane crash gesture and Sahibzada Farhan's AK-47 gesture.

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  Zero GST rate on health insurance from today: Implications for policyholders and insurers

  September 22, 2025 17:41 IST

  This change means all individual health insurance plans, including family floater policies, those for senior citizens, and reinsurance, are now exempt from GST.

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  'Viksit Bharat by 2047': PM Modi hails GST reforms, advocates for 'atmanirbharta'

  India | September 22, 2025 23:52 IST

  In an open letter to the country, he also extended his greetings on the occasion of Navratri, saying the festival has marked the beginning of 'GST Bachat Utsav' in India.

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  Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, more reduce car prices: Find out how much you can save on favourite model

  Auto | September 22, 2025 13:34 IST

  Car manufacturers have announced reduced prices on all their models. Sales of these cars began on September 22, following the announcement of the GST rate cut.

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  GST rate cuts go live today: Prices of ACs, TVs, refrigerators drop; see full list here

  Technology | September 22, 2025 12:05 IST

  Today marks the first day of Navratri, and new GST rates have officially taken effect. The government has streamlined the tax structure, eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs and shifting many everyday items that were previously in the 28% bracket down to 18%.

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  'This Navratri is special': PM Modi as GST rate cuts kick in, encourages 'Swadeshi mantra'

  India | September 22, 2025 8:48 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called upon people to be part of a collective effort to realise the resolve of a developed and self-reliant India.

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  GST 2.0 comes into effect: Major overhaul to boost nationwide consumption | All you need to know

  Business | September 22, 2025 8:13 IST

  Prices of daily essentials, food products, kitchen staples, electronics, medicines, medical equipment, and even automobiles will get cheaper from today as the reduced GST rates on about 375 items come into effect.

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  Patanjali Foods cuts rates of its products ahead of GST 2.0 rollout | Details

  Business | September 21, 2025 22:59 IST

  Patanjali Foods has reduced the MRP on its products ahead of GST 2.0 rollout. In a statement, the company said it is committed to supporting the "government’s vision of affordable nutrition, wellness, and value-driven choices for every Indian household" by reducing rates of its products.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: PM Modi's victory predicted, lottery worth Rs 140 crore drawn

  Hakikat Kya Hai | September 21, 2025 22:12 IST

  Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for 19 minutes. These 19 minutes will be the most important and memorable for 1.4 billion Indians. It's like the date will change after midnight tonight.

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  GST 2.0 to take effect from today: Full list of what gets cheaper

  Business | September 22, 2025 7:04 IST

  The next-generation GST reforms will come into effect from September 22. Under these, prices of several items and products, including electronics, food and automobiles, will get reduced. So, as GST 2.0 takes effect, let's take a look at what will get cheaper from September 22.

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  'GST Bachat Utsav' to benefit all sections: Top quotes from PM Modi's address to nation

  India | September 21, 2025 17:44 IST

  PM Modi, on the eve of Navratri, announced next-gen GST 2.0 reforms under the “GST Bachat Utsav” to boost savings, simplify taxes, and accelerate India’s growth.

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  PM Modi says GST 2.0 to accelerate India's growth, highlights importance of 'atmanirbharta'

  India | September 21, 2025 23:44 IST

  Addressing the nation ahead of the rollout of GST 2.0 reforms, the Prime Minister said the next-generation reforms will benefit all sections of society, calling it like a 'bachat utsav' (saving festival).