GST On Packaged Foods

A LocalCircles survey finds GST 2.0 benefits have reached only a fraction of consumers, with packaged foods and medicines lagging while vehicles and appliances show clearer price cuts

Experts say the standards for food and beverages vary across the world and India should have its own

Says govt running away from discussion in Parliament on price rise, Rs

The rice merchants and rice mill association have urged the Tamil Nadu government to exert pressure on the Union government for a roll back to bring the food products under GST

Wholesale grain markets at Narela, Bawana and other parts of the city wore a deserted look due to the market bandh called by traders. Many retail grain markets in the city were also closed.

Says it will build a robust tax system without being intrusive

"Declining income and employment, topped with rising blow of inflation. The Prime Minister's 'Gabbar Singh Tax' has now taken a formidable shape of 'Grihasthi Sarvnaash Tax'," Gandhi said on Twitter.

Manufacturers will have to state on packages that they have foregone brand rights to avail of relief