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Massive relief for middle-class as GST Council approves 5%, 18% GST slabs; THESE items to get cheaper from Sept 22

DNA Wednesday, 3 September 2025 ()
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a dual tax structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, replacing the existing four-rate system. The new regime will come into effect from September 22, coinciding with the first day of Navratri. Let's discover what's cheaper.
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News video: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Major GST Overhaul: What Changes for You on September 22

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Major GST Overhaul: What Changes for You on September 22 18:22

 India is set for a major GST overhaul starting September 22, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new two-tier GST rate structure of 5% and 18%. From soaps to small cars, several common-use items will see revised prices. Sitharaman said the move is part of a broader “structural...

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