Latest Updates on GST Revamp

The Bill was tabled earlier amid the Opposition's protest demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Govt hikes excise on tobacco, levies pan masala cess amid tepid GST growth, raising concerns over divisible pool

GST 2.0, which levies a flat 40 per cent tax on luxury vehicles, has spurred renewed enthusiasm. Prices have fallen by 6-8 per cent

The GST rate rationalisation gave a "measurable" boost to consumption, and the Indian economy is on a stable footing to navigate risks and maintain growth momentum through the current fiscal, a finance ministry report said on Thursday. The Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for October said that with inflationary pressures easing and recent tax reforms boosting household disposable incomes, the near-term consumption outlook appears increasingly positive. Retail inflation has reached an all-time low in the current series, dropping to 0.25 per cent in October 2025, down from 1.44 per cent in September 2025. The decline can largely be attributed to the complete impact of reduced GST rates, a favourable base effect, and significant falls in food inflation, the ministry said. "The rationalisation of GST rates has provided a measurable boost to consumption, as reflected in the strengthening of high-frequency indicators, including higher e-way bill generation, record festive-seaso

Insurance leaders view the GST waiver as an inflexion point, detailing plans to boost customer value and make products the engine for growth

The consumer sector, according to a Motilal Oswal note, reported the third quarter of mid-single-digit earnings growth of 5 per cent year-on-year in Q2-FY26

Measures undertaken this yr pave way for virtuous cycle

142,000 applications cleared in 15 days

NIMs could improve going forward for the bank as borrowings are replaced by deposits and deposits get repriced downwards

The passenger car industry is expected to log over 5 per cent volume growth, driven by the recent GST 2.0 reforms, which have particularly boosted the demand for small cars, a top Stellantis India official has said. Stellantis India, which operates two brands -- Jeep and Citroen -- in the country and has three manufacturing facilities in India, including the Hosur powertrain and gearbox plant, also said it is eyeing an over four-fold jump in exports to Rs 10,000 crore next year, in component exports, from Rs 4,000 crore. Hosur facility, along with the one in Bengaluru, churns out up to 3.74 gearboxes and 3 lakh engines per annum is serving as a key pillar Stellantis global business. Prior to the GST 2.0 reforms, there was hardly any growth in car sales, Shailesh Hazela, Managing Director and CEO at Stellantis India, said, adding, "But with GST, the growth percentage will be more than 5 per cent for the auto (industry)." Stating that automobiles' demand went up in the last eight day

Recent uncertainties created by global tariffs have not impacted the Indian economy severely, she said

Significant regulatory transformations such as GST 2.0 and progressive customs reforms are likely to accelerate investment flows, promote EV adoption, and drive the next wave of Indo-Japan collaboration in clean mobility and advanced manufacturing, according to a report. With USD 43.3 billion in cumulative investments, Japan is India's fifth-largest foreign investor. A deeper utilisation of the Indo-Japan FTA will be key to driving competitiveness, enabling technology transfer, and advancing India's journey toward a sustainable, innovation-led automotive future, Grant Thornton Bharat and the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) said in a joint whitepaper. "The convergence of GST 2.0 and targeted customs incentives marks a defining moment for India's automotive sector. Reduced tax rates, simplified compliance, and supply-chain-focused exemptions will not only elevate India's cost competitiveness but also strengthen its positioning as a manufacturing and export hub for .

To boost natural gas adoption, a PNGRB expert panel has recommended restoring APM gas allocation for CNG, including gas under GST, and recognising it as a cleaner fuel in the scrappage policy

According to data released by the General Insurance Council, standalone health insurers (SAHI) reported 38.3 per cent Y-o-Y growth in premiums for October, reaching ₹3,738.34 crore

FMCG major Emami posted a 30.2% YoY fall in Q2 profit to Rs 148.35 crore, hit by temporary trade disruption from GST rate changes and heavy rains affecting key product categories

The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association has urged the government to address GST anomalies that are pushing up raw material costs and could lead to cheaper imports from ASEAN countries

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association

Tax experts said the month-on-month moderation in October may also reflect transitional business responses that have been observed since the GST-2 rate rationalization exercise of September 20222

Biggest sales advantage is in the sub 4-metre segment, says Ashish Gupta

Twenty of India's 36 states and UTs saw GST revenue decline in October 2025 - the weakest month of FY26 - as businesses adjusted to the GST 2.0 rate cuts implemented in late September