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GST 2.0: Good news for consumers! These essential items are tax free; check list HERE

DNA Thursday, 4 September 2025 ()
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced various important goods and services free from GST. The items included in this list range from food items, medicines, education supplies, insurance, and even certain defence and aviation imports.
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